Scott C’s Great Showdowns v2 Online Release

Back by popular demand! Scott C's Great Showdowns v2! 

After a lightning fast sell out at this years San Diego Comic Con, Scott C.'s eager fans will have another chance at version 2. This revised version will have a neon green ghost and a more accurate color scheme for our favorite ghost chaser's outfit.

The Great Showdowns is the smash hit online series that we have seen in art shows and books depicting classic moments of great tension between characters in some of the greatest films of all time. This the very first figure ever to be created of Scott C's work and the first in a series of Great Showdowns themed toys. This figure was sculpted by George Gaspar of Double G toys who helped bring Scott C's characters to life.

Each two figure set is 3 3/4" scale and will come on a signed card back. All figures are hand cast and hand painted. $120 each. Limit two per household.

Ordering will be open for 14 days in TheScottCShop.com or while supplies last. Expect delivery around February 2018.

http://thescottcshop.com/great-showdowns-sliming-fellow-with-friend/

IN STOCK NOW: Vinyl Idolz Alex and Joker, Vinyl Vixens Harley Quinn, POP Rides Ecto-1 and Dorbz Rides BTTF Einstein and DeLorean

 Just arrived - several new items produced by Funko - READY TO SHIP WORLDWIDE:

• Vinyl Idolz Alex DeLarge 8-inch figure (that's from A Clockwork Orange, which is a movie you must see, if you haven't yet)
• Vinyl Idolz Joker 8-inch figure (from Suicide Squad)
• Vinyl Vixens Harley Quinn 8-inch figure (also from Suicide Squad)
• Funko POP Rides Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters
• Funko Dorbz Rides Back to the Future Delorean and Einstein pup (from BTFF, duh)

MUCH more coming from Funko, Vinyl Idolz, Dorbz and Hikari, so if you wanna stay on top of that stuff, please go here and add yourself to our Funko email list!

TOY OF THE DAY: Funko POP! Movies: Ghostbusters - Winston Zeddmore and Ecto 1 Action Figure

The primary driver of the Ecto-1 and the Ecto-1 itself from Ghostbusters are now Pop! Vinyl! The Ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore and Ecto-1 Pop! Vinyl Vehicle are packaged as a set, with the Ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore Pop! Vinyl Figure being able to fit inside the Ecto-1 at 3 3/4-Inch tall. A cool recreation of driver and vehicle, this set makes a great collectible for Ghostbusters and Ernie Hudson fans.

Includes Ecto-1 and Winston Zeddemore POP!

Buy Funko POP! Movies: Ghostbusters - Winston Zeddmore and Ecto 1 Action Figure today!

And check out the rest of our great selection of vinyl, action figures and blind boxed toys in our Amazon Store!

Lego Ghostbusters Ecto 1 - From Screen to Idea

(Top) The Ecto 1 is one of the most recognizable movie vehicles of all time. (Bottom) Original designer Brent Waller's Lego Ideas submitted set on the lower left. In the back middle and lower right, the retail release version of the Ghostbusters set I am reviewing today.

I never did see the original film in theatres, in fact I didn't become a really big fan of the Ghostbusters until the animated cartoon The Real Ghostbusters came out. I remember finally seeing the first film some years after that, and I could not believe that I had waited so long to see it. To this day, the first film holds up so well, it's no wonder that fan clubs and cosplayers, modern comic titles, and this particular set came out and did so well as a submission on Lego Ideas.

(Top) The box art. (Lower left) Opening the box. (Lower right) Six polybags of parts are within.

Sometimes I think I really get spoiled by how high quality so many models are from Lego these days. I am, as I've said in prior updates, a sucker for presentation and great graphic design and visuals, and the overall look of this boxed set evokes the spirit of the movies (<--- the pun was intentional) extremely well.

(Top) Instruction booklet. (Bottom) Internal pages from the booklet.

Lego Ideas instruction booklets are going down the same look as the ones for the Architecture Series. My only complaint is that fingerprints are a lot more visible on the pages, but otherwise the books are keepers.

The detail on these minifigures is just awesome. Even down to the decals on the backs of the uniforms that once you place the neck tile on for attaching the proton packs, you won't see the hand written like script of each ghostbuster's first name.

The minifigures as you can see just above, have an insane amount of detail. I really wish that with all this detail in the faces and torso, they had made the decision to add the ghostbusters logo on the arm as well as maybe elbow and knee pad details. But I can understand that would have been borderline insane to pull off for this set.

The build used all kinds of bricks in so many very cool and unusual ways that one might not find done in other mainstream releases.

Assembling this set was a blast. It took about two hours, and I never got bored or found it to be tedious. Anyone probably ages nine and up would find it to be about the same, but for anyone younger, it's more than a bit challenging. That's not because the instructions aren't clear, it's just that some of the internal connections really do give you a bit of a swing on how they are used.

(Top) The undercarriage area. (Bottom left) The extra parts that were left over. (Bottom right) The Ecto 1, the spare parts, and all four of the Ghostbusters on a special display stand you can assemble.

So as amazing as this is, a truly epic build that unfortunately was never approved by Lego, was the incredible GB firehouse headquarters.



BUT, even though it's not coming out as a set, if you are anything like me, you'd love to see the directions on how this beauty was built. Fear not, because the directions for not just one, but TWO variations of this behemoth build by Sergio Herencias are located here: Lego Ghostbusters Firehouse.

I hope you enjoyed my overview of the Ecto 1, and pending time, I do plan on building the massive Version 2 of the HQ at some point, and do a review of that as well.

Things could become even more fevered now that a new movie is on the horizon. Until next time!

- Mario, the Artisan Rogue
@theartisanrogue

Stats	Rating/Information
Item	Ghostbusters Ecto 1 Set 21108
Made by	Lego (Design by Brent Waller via Lego Ideas)
Rarity	Retail Release - Fairly Common
Classification	Modern - Released in June 2014
Condition	New
Procured	LegoLand - KC
Worth	$49
Investment	$49
Further Research	http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ghostbusters-Ecto-1-21108/?domainredir=www.shop.lego.com
Trivia & Fun Facts	The vehicle used for the Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller-Meteor company. The ambulance/hearse combination was the end loader variety. In the film, Dr. Ray Stantz found the vehicle shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the Firehouse. Because of his mechanical skills, he was able to repair the vehicle, which he acquired for $4,800. A deleted scene dealing with a NYPD officer involved a removed concept that the Ecto 1 somehow possessed some supernatural powers.

Venkman "Nuggbusters" by Ian Ziobrowski

Ian Ziobrowski, Nugglife, recently completed Venkman "Nuggbusters", a custom 3" dunny. As with all of Ian's customs, Venkman has been fully sculpted and painted, complete with proton pack and trap. Unfortunately, this is a commissioned piece and will be a part of a little series to come, which will include a Nugg Monster. So, for those hoping to snag this piece, might be better off contacting Nugglife for a similar commissioned piece.

 - Mark-Anthony

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