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The Ghostbusters Ecto-1!

Celebrate 30 years of ghost-busting fun with this 508-piece LEGO Ideas set, complete with four minifigures and paranormal detection equipment!

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Set #21108

Ghostbusters Ecto-1

The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is a beloved LEGO Ideas set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for Ghostbusters fans and LEGO enthusiasts aged 14+ ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 508 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.6

Fans praise the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 for its accurate representation of the iconic vehicle and the inclusion of all four Ghostbusters minifigures. Criticisms often focus on the relatively small size and lack of interior detail compared to later versions.

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📝 Our Take

The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is a beloved LEGO Ideas set. This model perfectly captures the iconic vehicle from the classic movie, instantly recognizable and packed with nostalgic charm.

This set is perfect for Ghostbusters fans and LEGO vehicle collectors. The build is engaging and the final model is a great display piece, fitting well on shelves or desks.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more detailed vehicle models. Consider the newer, larger Ecto-1 (10274-1) for a more complex and feature-rich building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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508
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Faithful recreation of the Ecto-1 vehicle
  • Clever use of LEGO elements to capture the car's unique shape
  • Detailed interior and exterior features
  • Sturdy construction for display

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The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108-1) is a retired LEGO Ideas set with strong investment potential. Its popularity stems from the enduring appeal of the Ghostbusters franchise and the set's well-designed representation of the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle. The relatively low piece count for the price point makes it attractive to collectors, and the inclusion of four Ghostbusters minifigures adds to its value. As a retired set, its value is steadily increasing, making it a solid investment for LEGO enthusiasts.

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Compared to the larger 10274 Ecto-1, this set is smaller and more affordable, making it a great entry point for Ghostbusters fans. While lacking some of the advanced features of the larger model, it still captures the essence of the vehicle and is a more manageable build. It offers a good balance between detail and complexity.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes the four main Ghostbusters minifigures: Dr. Winston Zeddemore, Dr. Egon Spengler, Dr. Peter Venkman, and Dr. Ray Stantz. These versions are exclusive to this set, featuring unique torsos and head prints.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 107 unique parts • 434 total pieces

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 11× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Black
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Ghostbusters Print Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068pr0005 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Metallic Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Yellow
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Antenna 8H Whip Antenna 8H Whip
Part #: 2569 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Corner Plate 4 x 4 Corner
Part #: 2639 White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2653 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 14× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] with Proton Pack Print Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654pr0001 Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Reddish Brown
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0002 White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Metallic Silver
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lime
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with 'ECTO-1' and 'NEW YORK' License Plate Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0138 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32324 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 4 x 6 with 2 x 4 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32531 Black
Slope 33° 2 x 4 Double Slope 33° 2 x 4 D...
Part #: 3299 White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 White
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Compact Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 3962b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Yellow
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Wide Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 4176 Trans-Brown
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Red
Minifig Neckwear Bracket [One Stud] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 42446 Black
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301b Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Yellow
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate Special 1 x 8 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4510 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 White
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Black
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Black
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 14L / 11.2cm Hose, Pneumatic 4...
Part #: 5102c14 Blue
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 White
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Metallic Silver
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Dark Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18mm x 14mm...
Part #: 55982 White
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Red
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...
Part #: 6140 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Metallic Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× Metallic Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Lime
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs] Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...
Part #: 62113 Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 87544 Trans-Brown
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Brown
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram) Bar 5L with Handl...
Part #: 87618 Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 88646 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Black
Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub), Band Around Center of Tread Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...
Part #: 89201 Black
Sports Barbell Weight Sports Barbell We...
Part #: 91049 Metallic Silver
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2 Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2
Part #: 92583 Trans-Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 Light Bluish Gray
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Lime
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 12× Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 13× White
The set offers a good selection of white, black, and light bluish gray pieces, useful for vehicle construction and general building. The metallic silver elements add a nice touch of detail to the Ecto-1's design.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] (14x) $0.70
White Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted (13x) $1.30
Light Bluish Gray Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (12x) $1.20
Metallic Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (8x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modified Ecto-1 with different equipment loadouts
🏙 Ghostbusters headquarters diorama
🚗 Ecto-1A from Ghostbusters II

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Charts Inventory Statistics

107
Unique Parts
434
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
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