The crossover between Cybertron and the supernatural continues with this redeco and slight retool of the original figure, now featuring a movie-inspired aged and rusted Ecto-1 design from Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This updated version gives the Autobot ghostbuster a more seasoned look with cracked Ghostbusters logos and plenty of paranormal wear and tear.
While the first Ectotron was released in 2019 as part of the debut Transformers Collaborative lineup, this later version adjusts several details to better reflect the on-screen vehicle. The car's roof ladder has been moved to the left side, and the robot mode debuts a new head sculpt with lowered goggles and a raised face shield. He still transforms into a licensed 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance, and his proton pack continues to form from the roof-mounted equipment. The figure also includes an unpainted translucent green Slimer figurine - identical to the one packed with the 2019 figure - and introduces a new ghostly partner, Muncher, molded in translucent blue plastic.
Ectotron was first offered as a Target exclusive in the United States, going up for preorder on November 13, 2020, before later appearing as a Toyworld exclusive in New Zealand. This release also includes a reprint of Transformers/Ghostbusters #1 and swaps the original boxed format for a blister card. Designed by Hasbro's John Warden, the 2021 Ectotron keeps the spirit of the Collaborative line alive by blending the technology of Transformers with the humor and hauntings of Ghostbusters.
You can explore the full Ectotron (2021) gallery, along with Muncher and Slimer. Fans can also revisit the original Ectotron (2019) release, still available on Amazon, or check out the SDCC 2019 exclusive MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition and his premium-painted Slimer.
This gallery wraps up our Halloween weekend celebration of Transformers Collaborative releases, following Frankentron and Draculus. From ghost traps to proton packs, these spooky crossovers prove that even in the afterlife, there's still more than meets the eye.
To view the full galleries of Ectotron, Muncher, and Slimer, click on any of the images below.
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Ghostbusters X Transformers Ectotron (184 images) - Voyager Class
Ghostbusters X Transformers Muncher (42 images) - Figurine
