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News Credits: 4493 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:48 pm

Fellow Seibertron D-Maximus Primal has sent us some images of the new Ectotron figure with comparisons to the old figure and other crossover figures. He also described the main differences for us and gave a quick review:

You have a brand new and very stylish head sculpt, complete with a faceplate and some nice goggles. It's really nice, better than the original.

There is also retooling done to the legs. The ladder switched sides, and there are new molded bits to accommodate the switch while removing the ladder mounts on the original side.

The deco is inspired by the upcoming Ghostbusters Afterlife film, which was originally coming out last summer but was pushed a year. It's highly anticipated. The new Ectotron features a dirtier white, along the lines of the Star Wars Black Series Remnant Stormtrooper colors, as well as decent rust paint, cracked logos, and even a new logo and rear license plate deco.

It comes with an unpainted Slimer like the original, but also includes a new blue ghost from the upcoming movie.

Overall, it's a very nice new take on Eck. I would say the head outshines the original. And while the rust paint apps could use work, it does have a nice worm feel to it.

I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in Ghostbusters, and even someone who has the original Ectotron. It's a good mold, and I really enjoy both takes on Eck that we've gotten.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:25 am

Having him in hand, he is a really nice figure. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested and likes Ghostbusters. The new head sculpt is really cool!

News Credits: 11 · by **joevill** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:31 am

love it!

by **roughhouse** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:23 am

Just picked mine up from Target in St. Charles, Illinois. I had to ask for him as they were still in the back. They had a couple left according to the sales associate. Looks great.

News Credits: 1 · by **Cheetron** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:32 pm

I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.

News Credits: 4493 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:53 pm

Cheetron wrote:I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.

Good thing it's a Voyager

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:46 pm

I love everything about these pictures.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:33 am

Freaking Ectotron is Awesome! Made my weekly run and saw him on the shelf in a Target. Not sure if it was intentional but they placed the Ghostbusters next to the Transformers and Ectotron got a retail crossover as well :lol:

Here he got called in to deal with the ghost of Optimus Prime.

And finally, here he is with da bois.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:25 am

I wish they hadn't raised the price so much, but he is awesome. I love both my Ectos

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon May 17, 2021 7:40 pm

These 3 still look great together

News Credits: 5 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:14 am

Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

News Credits: 95 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 1:05 pm

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's NOW "on clearance" at 76$can.

News Credits: 5 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:33 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

News Credits: 95 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:40 pm

Overcracker wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

Just to correct a typo, it's NOW on "clearance" at 76$CAN at Toys R Us. The price will never, ever go lower than that. That's 59$US, meaning your regular price.

You will pay 30$US. That's CHEAPER than regular voyager price for here. Hell, that's DELUXE priced (or cheaper even than deluxe price). Consider yourself privileged.

News Credits: 317 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:16 pm

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I really like the mold so go for it.

News Credits: 5 · by **Overcracker** » Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:59 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

Just to correct a typo, it's NOW on "clearance" at 76$CAN at Toys R Us. The price will never, ever go lower than that. That's 59$US, meaning your regular price.

You will pay 30$US. That's CHEAPER than regular voyager price for here. Hell, that's DELUXE priced (or cheaper even than deluxe price). Consider yourself privileged.

Well, its here:

: Ectotron

Will see if I open it or not.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:43 pm

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

Oh he is very worth it. Ectotron remains my favorite of the crossover figures, he is a lot of fun. The proton pack alone is wonderful and the way it works is great. I love both versions

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:08 am

finally got my Ghostbusters set back up at last, and the group, including the Ectotrons, Prime, and ghostscream, all look great. this is one of my favorite little collections