Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release
Thursday, January 7th, 2021 11:49PM CST
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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.
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Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092087)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2021 @ 8:25am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2021 @ 8:25am CST
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!
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092099)
Posted by joevill on January 8th, 2021 @ 9:31am CST
Posted by joevill on January 8th, 2021 @ 9:31am CST
love it!
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092113)
Posted by roughhouse on January 8th, 2021 @ 10:23am CST
Posted by roughhouse on January 8th, 2021 @ 10:23am CST
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.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092186)
Posted by Cheetron on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:32pm CST
Posted by Cheetron on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:32pm CST
I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092187)
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:53pm CST
Good thing it's a Voyager
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:53pm CST
Cheetron wrote:I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.
Good thing it's a Voyager
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2092188)
Posted by First-Aid on January 8th, 2021 @ 7:46pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on January 8th, 2021 @ 7:46pm CST
I love everything about these pictures.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2094068)
Posted by aronjlove on January 31st, 2021 @ 11:33am CST
Posted by aronjlove on January 31st, 2021 @ 11:33am CST
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 
Here he got called in to deal with the ghost of Optimus Prime.
And finally, here he is with da bois.
Here he got called in to deal with the ghost of Optimus Prime.
And finally, here he is with da bois.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2094126)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2021 @ 6:25am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2021 @ 6:25am CST
I wish they hadn't raised the price so much, but he is awesome. I love both my Ectos
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2104761)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT
These 3 still look great together
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136302)
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 12:14pm CDT
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 just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.
Any Advice?
Is he worth that?
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136309)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 2:05pm CDT
I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.
To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's NOW "on clearance" at 76$can.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 2:05pm CDT
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.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136320)
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:33pm CDT
Thanks. Good point.
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:33pm CDT
-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$can.
Thanks. Good point.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136321)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:40pm CDT
Just to correct a typo, it's NOW on "clearance" at 76$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.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:40pm CDT
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.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136337)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 21st, 2022 @ 6:16pm CDT
I really like the mold so go for it.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 21st, 2022 @ 6:16pm CDT
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.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136512)
Posted by Overcracker on June 23rd, 2022 @ 1:59pm CDT
Well, its here:
Will see if I open it or not.
Posted by Overcracker on June 23rd, 2022 @ 1:59pm CDT
-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:
Will see if I open it or not.
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2136543)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 23rd, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
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
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 23rd, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
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
Re: Pictorial Review of New Ectotron Figure and Comparisons to the Previous Release (2159462)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2023 @ 11:08am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2023 @ 11:08am CDT
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
