Jada 1/43 Scale Die-cast Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Here's another vehicle for the Halloween layout, the 1/43 scale Ecto-1 from Jada. I have the Johnny Lightning 1/64 scale version but I'm not a big fan of 1/64th scale. It's okay and has its uses, but on a layout like this year's Halloween set-up, where all the figures are a bit large, the smaller sized vehicles are simply lost in the landscape and practically unnoticeable. The Ecto-1 measures 5 3/8" (13.65cm) L (I forgot to do the other measurements - oh well). Overall it's a nice rendition HOWEVER, the fins are separate pieces and quite frankly are poorly fitted tack-ons which detract from the clean lines of the rest of the vehicle. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

As an aside, one of the biggest slights (insults / overlooked / ignored) vehicles in the pantheon of 1/43 scale die-cast vehicles is the lack of a Munsters Koach or Drag-U-La. Ertl made a 1/18 scale die-cast Koach, AMT made the 1/24 scale plastic kit (which I had as a kid), and Johnny Lightning has their 1/64 scale versions of both, but to-date no one has produced a 1/43 scale version of the Koach or Drag-U-La. But heaven knows there is no shortage of Batmobiles - you can't turn around without bumping into a 1/43 scale die-cast Batmobile - as much as I love the Batmobile it has become a glut on the toy market. Time to move on people! 

HEY MANUFACTURER'S GET WITH THE PROGRAM - GET OFF YOUR DEAD BUM AND GET A 1/43 SCALE MUNSTERS KOACH AND DRAG-U-LA TO MARKET!!!   

'Nuff said

Mattel Hot Wheels 2009 #R0942 Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Continuing our Halloween themed posts this week we have another Ecto-1 Ghostbusters Hot Wheels car from Mattel, but this one is from 2009 and in the original paint scheme of white body with red-detailed fins. Back on Oct 25th we featured an Ecto-1 in a special Halloween scheme. Being that it's in such a small scale there is a loss in fidelity of detail but it's good enough to roll around the floor, on a Hot Wheels track, or playing crash cars with. Perhaps one day I'll fess up for a 1/43 scale version (my personal favorite scale) and give these dinky little cars away, but for now let's just enjoy the photos - Enjoy!

Mattel 2012 #4071-0910 Ghostbusters Ecto-1

We continue our Halloween extravaganza :-) with Mattel's #4071-0910 Ghostbusters Ecto-1. The real vehicle was a 1959 Cadillac end-loading Ambulance/Hearse and was featured in the 1984 hit supernatural comedy movie 'Ghostbusters' starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver. Mattel has several versions of the now iconic vehicle and this latest incarnation, copyright last year, is black (vs. the normal white of the original) and has special Halloween graphics applied. As a Halloween decoration it really is a nice addition to any spooky village. Enjoy!