Hot Wheels Ghostbusters Ecto 1A

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Ok, so this is not exactly a plastic scale model, however it is a personal favorite. Ecto 1A is a car from the Ghostbusters 2 movie in 1989. It was a great box office hit and remains a favorite among sci-fi and comedy fans.

Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as three eccentric parapsychologists in New York City, who start a ghost catching business. Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis co-star as a potential client and her neighbor. It was released in the United States on June 8, 1984 and made US$238,632,124 in the United States.[2] The American Film Institute ranked Ghostbusters 28th in its AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs list of film comedies. 

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Hot Wheels Elite release the Ecto 1A model under its Cult Classic Collection. It is available in 1/18 and 1/43 scale.

The vehicle highlights includes:

Exterior Color : WhiteInterior Color(s) : Matt BlackFaux Carbon-Fiber : NoWater decal : Yes, mainly on body/dashboard/interior/engineHand Painted Detailing : Yes, mainly for interior and engineTampo Detailing : Yes, mainly for interior and engineFront and Rear Light Details : By handspray & tampoPhoto Etched Parts : Yes mainly for wipers/air vent on the body/some interior and engine partsOpening Doors : Yes, with 4 opening side doorsOpening Hood : YesOpening Trunk : YesSteering : YesOther Moving Parts : NoDetailed Engine : YesDetailed Wheels : Yes, with electronic plating rimDetailed Tires : Yes, with "good year" markingDetailed Disk Brakes and Calipers : NoDetailed Chassis : YesHand Assembled : Yes, include roof, some pipes, stretcher(refer to attached instruction sheet)Plinth Included : NoPackaging - Open Window Box : NoStyrofoam Clamshell : YesPackaging - Closed Box : YesBox Dimensions : 17" x 7.5" x 6.875"Vehicle dimension : 14.17"X5.24"X6.42"Vehicle weight : 1.6kg / pc 

Source: Hot Wheels Elite

As a fan of the film, this item is a worthy addition to your collection. Get it from your favorite toy shop or get it online. Amazon have listed the Ecto 1A in 1/43 scale under its Toys and Games category.

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