LEGO Reviews Ideas21108

Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Name: LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 21108
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21108
Rating: 4.8 (2330 reviews)

91 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2014508 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

2.3K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 91.1 and 2,330 owner ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is a near-universally beloved LEGO Ideas set that delivers outstanding film accuracy, premium printed parts, and iconic minifigures that any fan of the franchise will treasure."

Reviewers across the board celebrate this 2014 LEGO Ideas release as one of the finest licensed sets ever produced, praising its exceptional film accuracy, all-printed parts, and highly detailed minifigures. The four Ghostbusters figures, each with unique torsos, alternate scared faces, and meticulously designed proton packs, are consistently highlighted as a standout inclusion. Owner sentiment matches the expert enthusiasm completely, with 2,330 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 and 98% of LEGO.com buyers saying they would recommend it.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptional film accuracy on the Ecto-1 build, including roof rack details and windscreen wipers
02All printed pieces for the No Ghost logo and ECTO-1 license plates, no stickers
03Four highly detailed minifigures with unique torso printing, character initials, and alternate scared faces
04Meticulously designed proton packs for each figure
05Minifigure display stand included for those who prefer to showcase the crew
06Nostalgic appeal that resonates strongly with fans of the film franchise
07Premium instruction booklet with thick binding and a box that opens like a laptop

CRITICIZED (7)

01Interior can only seat three minifigures without proton packs, not all four
02Color differentiation between silver, gray, and white pieces is difficult in the instruction booklet
03No doors that open without removing the entire roof
04No ghost accessories included despite the Ghostbusters theme
05No PKE Meter or Spectro-Goggles for Egon and Ray
06No shoulder patch arm printing on the minifigures
07Proton packs are heavy and cause minifigures to topple without the display stand

What reviewers are saying

"It's quite rare that you get to play with sets that tick so many boxes. Nostalgia, build ingenuity, displayability and a very premium look and feel all resonated very strongly with me from the moment I opened the box to …"

Jay's Brick Blog

"in my personal opinion this is the best set to be produced by what is now called Lego ideas to date"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This is far and away my favourite Cuusoo/LEGO Ideas set to date."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Back to the Future Delorean — Both are part of LEGO Ideas (formerly CUUSOO), representing fan-voted LEGO creations

Minecraft — Both are part of LEGO Ideas, representing fan-voted and LEGO-approved creations

NASA Curiosity Rover — Both are part of LEGO Ideas set collection

Original fan-designed LEGO Cuusoo submission — The LEGO redesign is way better than the original. LEGO designers did a phenomenal job bringing it to a legally buildable set with better stability, durability, and ease of building while maintaining the original vision.

IdeasTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Fantastically designed minifigures with intricate details
✓Model looks great on display with excellent scale and proportion
✓Fun, non-repetitive build with interesting techniques

Key Cons

✕Australian price is steep ($AU$69.99)
✕Not as accessible as it could be due to high price

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"in my personal opinion this is the best set to be produced by what is now called Lego ideas to date"

Key Pros

✓Phenomenal redesign by LEGO designers compared to original fan submission
✓Four unique minifigures with individual printed details and initials
✓Dual-faced minifigures (normal and scared expressions)

Key Cons

✕Only fits a single driver in the vehicle despite large size
✕No new hair molds for minifigures, could have been improved especially for one character

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This is far and away my favourite Cuusoo/LEGO Ideas set to date."

Key Pros

✓Outstanding minifigures with great facial expressions, hairstyles, and detailed front and back torso printing
✓Custom display stand for minifigures with printed Ghostbusters logo
✓Superbly realised proton packs using new elements for authentic movie look

Key Cons

✕Binding issue with the instruction booklet - after just a few minutes of light use the binding started to come apart and pages started to fall out (reviewer notes this may be an isolated issue)
✕Slightly awkward styling of the front of the vehicle above the headlights

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman - the first minifigure version of Bill Murray, a celebrity fans had wanted for years

JANG's LEGO Reviews: The four uniquely printed minifigures with individual character initials and dual-face features are significant drivers of the set's collectibility

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: LEGO Ideas exclusive (formerly CUUSOO); released online on LEGO.com June 1, 2014 for AU$69.99 ($49.99 US); later availability in Australian retail stores

JANG's LEGO Reviews: LEGO Ideas exclusive (formerly Cuusoo system)

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Expected to hold value well due to LEGO Ideas exclusivity, fan passion, and limited release window tied to the 30th anniversary.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Expected to hold or appreciate in value as part of the prestigious LEGO Ideas line with unique printed elements and collectible minifigures

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Dr. Egon Spengler

$22

Dr. Peter Venkman

$21

Dr. Raymond Stantz

$20

Dr. Winston Zeddemore

$18

Dr. Egon Spengler (No Proton Pack)

$13

Dr. Raymond Stantz (No Proton Pack)

$10

Dr. Winston Zeddemore (No Proton Pack)

Dr. Peter Venkman (No Proton Pack)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Custom Ghostbusters stand with yellow and black stripesValue
Allows minifigures to be displayed with ease and prevents them from falling over due to weight of Proton Packs
Proton Packs with printed elementsValue
Custom accessory for each minifigure, hefty design, printed element is a nice bonus
Curved slope with Ghostbusters logo (printed element)Value
Printed element rather than sticker, gives smooth side profile and feels right
Brushed silver pieces for bumpers
Generous helping of these pieces for authentic detail
Printed Ecto-1 New York licence platesValue
Nice authentic detail
Curved slopes, tiles and cheese slopes
Smart use of these elements gives side profile a very pleasing and smooth look

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Ecto-1 for its exceptional detail, accurate minifigures, and fun build experience, but several report frustration with instruction clarity on darker pieces against black backgrounds.

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