Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Vehicle
Playmates Toys • The Real Ghostbusters
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
Approx. 1996 (Trendmasters/Playmates Era Repaint/Re-release)
Condition
Poor to Fair. The item is heavily damaged with multiple broken components (roof rack struts), significant dirt/grime, and visible plastic scuffs/scratches. It is missing the roof-mounted ghost-catching equipment and stickers.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Description
A plastic vehicle modeled after the iconic Ghostbusters ambulance/hearse. Features a white body, black interior, and rolling black wheels. The roof rack and accessories are modular and detachable.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Auction Estimate
$3.00 - $10.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Playmates release based on original Kenner molds; likely manufactured in China
Model Number
Item No. 8003
Toy Type
Plastic vehicle with rolling wheels, non-scale toy (approx. 10-12 inches)
Toy Condition
Poor to Fair. The item is heavily damaged with multiple broken components (roof rack struts), significant dirt/grime, and visible plastic scuffs/scratches. It is missing the roof-mounted ghost-catching equipment and stickers.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose)
Rarity & Significance
Low. While the Ecto-1 is a highly culturally significant vehicle, this specific example is a later re-release and is in severely compromised condition with broken parts, making it a 'parts-only' item for collectors.
Special Features
Includes remnants of the black plastic roof rack bars; originally featured a 'seat' mechanism in the back for Ghostbusters figures.
Notable Variations
There are several versions of this mold, including the 1980s Kenner original (often with a blue-tinted windshield) and various re-releases under Trendmasters or Playmates with minor plastic color and sticker changes.