When "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" arrived in 2021, soaked in nostalgia, it gave Hasbro an excuse to dig back into the legacy of "Ghostbusters" and deliver new action figures of the original team of paranormal exterminators. That nostalgia wave kept rolling, and the toymaker's Plasma Series expanded with a crowdfunded Ecto-1 vehicle collectible of its own.
Announced in October 2024, the Ecto-1 release is part of the legacy Ghostbusters toy line rather than a brand-new franchise. It arrives as a detailed, display-friendly model of the famous car, assembled from a kit rather than shipped as a pre-built vehicle.
Everybody can relax, I found the car!
The Ecto-1 is instantly recognizable, and the model captures the look fans remember from the films: the white body, the red trim, and the roof-mounted equipment that turns the sedan into a paranormal response vehicle. Assembly is the most involved part of the experience, so build space and time are worth setting aside before you start.
Ghostbusters II fans, rejoice! Ecto-1A is available too
For collectors who prefer the second film's version of the ride, an Ecto-1A variant is included in the range as well, so both cars can sit side by side on the same shelf.
But that pricetag is a little too salty
The sticking point is the price. Crowdfunded HasLab releases are known for landing at premium price points, and this one continues that pattern, leaving the pricetag a little too salty for what is, at heart, a nostalgic display piece. Still, the model itself is an impressive return to a beloved franchise toy that had been missing for a long time.
- Crowdfunded HasLab collectible released through Hasbro's Plasma Series
- Announced in October 2024
- Part of the legacy Ghostbusters toy line
- Includes an Ecto-1A variant for fans of Ghostbusters II