ECTO-1: Build & Comparison

The new ECTO-1 is out and it is awesome. The best large scale vehicle to come from TLG since the 1989 Batmobile. Now we need to get the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future and we are set.

[@tylerkutcher]

I think it's awesome letting your kids help you build lego because it starts them in the right path and it's a great hobby to get into.

[@malcolmar]

Well done and what a beautiful version of the ECTO-1. Also, I am in the "no rust sticker" camp. I prefer the ECTO-1 looking like she is in prime condition like a firetruck.

[@bricksofbronze8059]

Thanks this really helped me get an idea of how large it is :)

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[@kairolewis1372]

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[@krazyeyemedia1942]

I had scuffs and scratches on my windshield, as well on the transparent window pieces, too. I just took some Meguiars Ultimate Polish to take out those surfaces scratches or scuffs, and some warm dish soap to clean it up some more. Cleaned it right up!

[@danp1975]

Great review! The designer did a great job. Mike Psiaki also designed the mustang, beetle, db5 and many others.

[@richwatts80]

What a great looking set. I wasn't sure at first, but the comparison next to the other car sets (great idea!) I think has me sold! I like option 1 for display. And great shout on the rust stickers; although it's Afterlife I still think of it as the original car from the 80s rather than the car as it is now.

[@edeliarhoades1877]

I'm 13 years old and I built 18+ sets in the past and I've let my 7 year old brother help and he had no problems neither did I if anything it was really fun

[@hotwheel-racing2431]

I was about to say I’m 15 and just built this set yesterday it’s actually a really fun build

[@Crzypengu]

I think it looks good with or without the rust stickers. If none of the parts are exclusive, then i would pick up extra pieces on bricklink to place the stickers on in case you want to swap it for a rustier look.

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

One of my favorite things about this set is I believe that it includes 2 1980s printed slopes, (the one in the front and back with the black vertical lines)

[@TheKnightsShield]

As a child of the early 80s, I rather like the fact that the Afterlife ECTO-1 has the pop out seat, much like the original Kenner version that had one on the roof. An interesting coincidence.

[@silika66]

A wise decision leaving of the "rust"stickers. As for the display: option one.

[@roosterreeves5099]

Yea I bought one and I didn't put the rust stickers on. It looks much better

[@dogeingo2983]

I don’t really like therust

[@colbywhitmore564]

They did a pretty good job putting a lot of details on those lego sets.

[@neangmyun]

It’s great how your prodigy (son) is with you in the review as support, transitioning to become a future KZbinr? Great job Josh! 👏🏼

[@rubenv.9568]

Keep it clean, looks great!

[@subraxas]

Playmobil released DeLorean Time Machine recently. It looked great.

[@jamesszewcik1998]

You made the correct decision to keep the rust off, I did the same and I must say it looks way better without it, I may buy a 2nd one and have that one with the rust.

[@greddy_v2]

You could use Braso wadding (this is in the UK, not sure if in US) to get rid of those scratches. Or any metal polish should do the trick as well as cutting compound for car paint.

[@urbinabricks5665]

Nice Lego car collection!! I enjoy your video.

[@casperhansen826]

11:20 I am a kid of the 80's so I would choose the Ecto-1, I have the small version already.

[@D2C73]

The delorean time machine is finally here :)

[@rackhamb]

That's a really great looking set and it's nice that the rust stickers don't need to be applied! The scratches on the windshield are unfortunate though... I like it next to the NES, kinda like an 80's themed area

[@MrDanouk]

I just finished building this set today, I did the same as Alex and didn’t put the “rust” stickers on - great set enjoyed building

[@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623]

in the past when Godtfred was alive, Lego used to have better packaging system. if you flip the cover on the box you can see the pieces inside separated in a plastic tray. that's why most of the pieces didn't get scratched.

[@dirtydonald7836]

Yes ofcourse leave off the rust stickers... Untill everybody has seen Afterlife ofcourse haha! But next this Nintendo is the best! Great video thanks

[@Sonderax]

The manual reminds me of a Haynes workshop manual

[@christopherm7741]

How long did it take you to build the Lamborghini set? I’m currently in the process of building that model myself. Ecto-1 should be arriving next week pending FedEX.

[@StillSaber]

lets not forget another famous car K.I.T.T., they still need to one for Knight Rider

[@BarryFrancis]

StillSaber1790, they also need to do the A Team van as well, at least in my opinion they do.

[@StillSaber]

@@BarryFrancis thats a good opinion, their nothing wrong with that opinion, in fact they never done a Batman Forever Batmobile, i would love to see that Batmobile become a set

[@Super1234Ron]

@@BarryFrancis , a German company : www.bluebrixx.com/en/bluebrixxspecials/motor_vehicle?filter=parts&order=desc&limit=144 designs brick build models in the "Lego Racers scale" pdfs are free for download, use your Lego bricks to build them. A-team van, Strarsky and Hutch car, Challenger Dukes of Hazard, Blues Mobile, Elanor Mustang, Steve Mcqueen Mustang, Kitt, Macnum Ferrari, etc

[@two-face1041]

They better do both then the original and the 2010 series

[@NishiNY]

Great video sir

[@nnnnoooah]

I got this set and for anybody that hasn't, KEEP THE RUST STICKERS ON!!! They look a bit cartoony yes but without them it just doesn't give off a good vibe, this ecto 1 does not feel right without rust, and once you finish the set the rust comes together and looks amazing! But that is just my opinion, do what you wish.

[@Chris-jz5ib]

Thanks for the review, Iam going to get this set now, just one more question. Should I get the Ford Mustang or the techinc Porsche 911 rsr thanks!

[@Super1234Ron]

I have ordered this set too. I am not very fond of the "rust decals" and I am sure that I will rebuild the car to the original car. Fitting your car next to the big Technic models seems small, but it will be an eye-catcher, as you said it suits fine with the blue Mustang. I think in a while your ECTO will be with the other Creator models. Enjoy your ride.

[@redskull3721]

Awesome thanks it's helpful.

[@dillanmistry]

I kept the rust on because it’s original to the box for a display bit when I make a drift one I’m taking it off so it’s a cleaner look

[@MIKKKS17]

I think it is cool with out rust stickers. And I think option nr. 2 in display is the Best. And thank you for not put the stickers on. Becaus i realy wont to see the set with out Stickers. Keep op the good work. 😎👌

[@georgevasquez4797]

Good choice on leaving off those rusty stickers that’s exactly what I’m gonna do when I get my ecto. This build looks really good and I feel that the rust stickers kinda destroy it.

[@demonslayer9772]

Are you planning to get the light and sound kit for this set too?

[@jayainsworth1949]

Cool set, really thinking about buying it and if I did I would definitely leave the rust stickers OFF, Looks so much better....

[@cegtz956ify]

Clean look

[@stevepulda1424]

Option 2, but flip flop the NES and Ecto spots around. Break up the cars with the NES, and maybe even rotate the Ecto to face left instead of right.

[@willpyle]

Option 2. I think they should make a Delorean to go with this and they could make K.I.T.T, the A-team van, and many more i would even like to have the magic school bus with the original kids as minifigs

[@redskull3721]

I like your videos

[@ikmalhasydan8152]

Hi..may i ask,is this ecto-1 scale 1/12?

[@imranbecks]

Getting mine soon. Not gonna paste the rust stickers too.

[@yahlifenigstein580]

Should I buy this set for Christmas or the batwing for the same price?

[@casperhansen826]

Both, no doubt

[@ashleyyanz]

Sorry . But I prefer batwing ✌🏻

[@juliuseder8365]

I have both and i like the ecto 1 more

[@hakankarlssonmelin6093]

Really good looking set. I want to buy it when the ecomomy allows it :)

[@rayansiddiqui9387]

So nice

[@Mardigrasman23]

Option 2. Mines on back order. I think you’ve convinced me to leave off the rust

[@SueBobChicVid]

Great review video. It looks like an amazing set. I like the clean look. I don't think I'll be getting The ECTO-1. I was one of the 6 people who didn't love the Ghost Busters movie(s).

[@jimbear62]

From what I understand, it's almost in scale with the Hasbro Plasma Series Ghostbusters figures...the figures dont fit inside but, they look good posed along side

[@redskull3721]

I like them a lot there so awesome I wish I could get the Lego City one

[@Danfunnyman1234]

I would think a coat of Future Clear Floor Polish would do nicely to those scratched clear parts

[@dajobe]

Looks good without rust. Maybe you could convert it to design of 80s film

[@dirtydonald7836]

Annnd when Lego comes with an full featured Airwolf replica..?

[@johnmoreno3891]

My issue is the price $199 would love to get it though

[@jamesrolfe1651]

I want one! I think no rust is better.

[@Johninadelaide2022]

Rust stickers maybe the cracked windows were also intentional to simulate damage

[@robh7549]

Ever thought about modifying it to match the one from the original movie

[@amangill3154]

I got it last week

[@BarryFrancis]

I would go with option 2.

[@BuddysBricksHasTheBestChannel]

Hello, nice video!

[@mikaxms]

Yeah, if I'm buying this set I'm not putting on the rust either.

[@I_am_Allan]

I LOVE THIS! The Ecto-1 is 21 feet long almost 7 feet wide. The 60's mustangs were 15 feet long and just shy of 5'6" wide. I think the Mustang may be a smidge over the scale of the Cadillac Miller-Metero Furutra Duplex.

[@donald2818]

Many lego transparent pieces come scratched. They should be individually packaged little bags. Lego should understand we pay for NEW pieces, not scratched ones.

[@lokologico]

I'm not putting the stickers, I find that even with stickers its no match to the rusty movie version.

[@cartersmegabloks8274]

Batmobile IS the best, 10 out of 10 would build again

[@DumbReactorPerson]

and the rust makes it nice

[@GOJJChannel]

Wow , nice bro. Love this channel, love my channel 😀

[@DumbReactorPerson]

my fravet is the ECTO1

[@9wayne9]

Display option 1✅

[@infamousKONVICT]

I like the rust it adds some more detail, but the white still looks good.

[@BR5499a]

I am building now. Rust being left off.

[@xDeserted]

Good call with leaving off the rust stickers. As someone else pointed out in their review, the car doesn’t look rusty in the movie.. more so dirty than rusty. Don’t think those stickers are even accurate to the movie

[@mr.gold-vancouvercanada1845]

Contact Lego customer service, I am sure they will send you new parts for the scratch windows.

[@hohohoho5526]

Option 2.

[@lachlanstott]

Option 1

[@joemann7353]

Display 2 for now, display 1 later on

[@donnacorboy3152]

option two

[@donnacorboy3152]

keep it plain no rust

[@ryanfaucette7899]

Put it on the other side of the NES so it’s not new cars right next to old cars

[@alexnunes]

Good call!

[@milanondrak5564]

I'm not putting rust stickers on mine.

[@chickenkiller2177]

Early gang

[@mattofficer6434]

needs rust stickers

[@klotz__]

Please don't say porsh. The e is there for a purpose. It's porsh-e.

[@mom4sliders]

hello there

[@Skyla-oy3fd]

General Kenobi.

[@jesseperez9479]

LOOKS like too much work to build

[@jimbear62]

It's worth it though

[@Armaron06]

eww! YUCK! Should have gone with the Crab juice!

[@Skyla-oy3fd]

Hi

[@eaglegaming1481]

its rubbish