![]() ![]() Of course, it also comes with a little ghost figure to bust.Īlso coming this April are some ghost toys, which will run you $15 a piece. Based on the spectre-hunting vehicle from the animated series, the car's tailgate opens, there's a swivel blaster seat on the roof, and a ghost claw, so you can bust those pesky ghosts-which I heard makes you feel good. This item has been provided by Hasbro for review on this site.First, there's the classic ECTO-1, which will cost $50. Other images scanned and/or photographed by me or provided by Hasbro. Original Kenner images courtesy of the Ghostbusters Wiki. Kenner Classics: Ecto-1 carries a MSRP of $49.99 and is available exclusively at Walmart. I actually prefer it being covered up because it looks better, and provides less of an "accident waiting to happen". That's actually been covered up now, which I assume is due to a safety regulation that Hasbro had to comply with. At the back end, the original one from Kenner has the ghost claw mechanism gears exposed. Looking at the undercarriage of the car we see a rather significant difference. The wheels/tires on the original Kenner release have a bit more of a metallic shine, almost a mirrored effect to them while Hasbro's wheels are silver and shiny, but not reflective. It looks a tad bit different on the new release from Hasbro. ![]() There is a little bit of line work on top of the windows on the original Ecto-1 that goes straight across. I don't have the original Kenner toy anymore, but Ghostbusters News reports some differences in addition to the sticker and orange ghost differences that I already mentioned. That allows for the cut to create a thin bit of blackness around the logo. This is why there is thick blackness around the logos on the sheet. The Hasbro stickers cut right around the edges of each logo itself. In the original, the cut created a border around the logos. The license plates have "ECTO-1" written in a completely different font. There are a couple of differences to note here. Just like the original sticker sheet, there are three No Ghost logos (for the two side and one back doors), two license plates (for the car's front and back), and one blue pane of "glass" for the back window. The sticker sheet contains all of the decals that go onto the car. The instructions do not try to replicate the original instructions, though they serve the same purpose. ![]() Open up the box and you'll find the vehicle, gunner seat (aka "swiveling blaster seat"), orange ghost, sticker sheet, and instructions. The car is stylized and lacks the hood logos that are so often airbrushed out of vintage photographs. ![]() Of course, in this case, I don't think Hasbro really needed to license anything from GM because it's not a replica. Now that the car manufacturers know that there's money to be made, they're gonna make sure that they get their piece of the pie. The original doesn't carry the seal because - let's be honest here - nobody back then thought they needed to pay royalties to the car manufacturers for products based on their cars, and the car manufacturers didn't bother to ask for any. You'll also notice that the new Hasbro toy is an officially-licensed General Motors product, complete with seal of authenticity. It's a pretty close match for the original, though the Peter figure in the upper left photo has been replaced with a diagram because "* figure not included". The back has various photos showing the different functions of the Ecto-1. (original on top, Hasbro on bottom) (click to enlarge) The retro nostalgia starts with the packaging, which replicates the iconic look from the 1980s, but with a few modern-day accommodations. The Kenner Classics Ecto-1 is perfect for those wanting to relive the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons and ghostly green juice boxes or those who want to introduce a new generation of fans to the Ghostbusters. It's a (proton) blast from the past with the GHOSTBUSTERS Kenner Classics Ecto-1 from Hasbro! Inspired by The Real Ghostbusters cartoon, with design and deco influenced by the toys from the 80s, the Kenner Classics Ecto-1 toy features moving wheels, an opening tailgate, a roof-mounted swivel blaster seat, and a deployable ghost claw so kids can imagine bustin' and capturing ghosts with the included ghost figure. Retail Price: $49.99/ Available: April 2021) The Kenner Classics: Ecto-1 (henceforth only referred to as the Ecto-1) brings back one of the Kenner line's most iconic items. Hasbro's Kenner Classics line continues with the Kenner Classics: Ecto-1. ![]()
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