Paul Harborne – and lord only knows how – managed to catch the attention of pretty much the entire scope of UK news media, making him the overwhelming Ghostbusters news today, according to Google. His Ecto-1 replica, while not movie exact, is beautiful, and given the scarcity of caddy ambulances in the UK, a minor miracle. Plus, as he’s going to hire it out for kids parties, that’s going to be a lot of happy kids. Nice work, Paul!
Or at least it’s a big coincidence that they both nerded out with the Ecto-1 today, then posted on Twitter. Again, read nothing into this – actors being on a studio lot isn’t that shocking. That they’re Ghostbusters fans is awesome. But that’s it for now.
It’s means he’s a fan who is also an actor, meaning he’s likely to be at the Sony Studios lot for any number of reasons (which is where the photo was taken.) The fact that rumours linked him (and were later shot down) to a third Ghostbusters is intriguing, but that’s it. Fact is, simplest answer is that a long time fan got to see the car we all love, and twittered it – like any one of us would in the same situation. No biggie.
Thanks to Grim for the heads up!
No pictures yet, no press release yet, but on the Hot Wheels Elite homepage, they have listings for a a 1:18 (bit larger than the ERTL die-cast ecto) and 1:43 scale Ecto-1a.
ECTO1A
GHOSTBUSTERS
Scale: 1:43
Collection: Cult Classic Collection
VIEW THE 1:18 CULT CLASSIC COLLECTION VERSION
Limited Edition: no more than 10,000 pieces
The Ecto-1a is the second legendary modified 1959 Cadillac used by the Ghostbusters in the 1989 movie “Ghostbusters II”. This car was an updated version of the Ecto-1 and was equipped with more accessories and technician equipment. On the vehicle’s roof, two electronic billboards were added, one on each side, broadcasting Ghostbusters advertisements! Their logo was also updated on this vehicle. Ready to live an incredible experience thanks to this car collection?!
Stay Tuned!
Dubai still hoping to make a Universal Studios, complete with mini-New York, inc… Dubai still hoping to make a Universal Studios, complete with mini-New York, including GB Firehall! All the super-rich projects in Dubai have been rocky lately, but this one is apparently still plodding forward and now we have some concept art to look[...]
Yeah. Dubailand. A giant (they don’t do small in Dubai) Universal Studios in Dubai is in the works, with the official website talking about rides such as Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy, and park attractions such as Waterworld and The Blue Brothers. Basically stuff you’d expect in a Universal Studios. Now,[...]
With a wash of new 4K TVs at CES this past month (think of 4K as super HD, at roughly four times the resolution of a Blu-ray), people started asking what the hell they could watch on them. Sony jumped up quick to announce they were working on a host of 4K titles, from the[...]
They're back to fight the evil. They will totally deceive you. They're back to fight the evil. They will totally deceive you. Douche Bustersswordsmanphotogher.deviantart.comUBC Vancouver Campus Cos & Effect 2012 This is what happens when you cross the Jersey Shore with Ghost Busters Bobby Brown & Karyn White Ghostbusters II Hollywood Premiere Like reading the[...]
Working hard to make the best Stay-Puft costume possible! Working hard to make the best Stay-Puft costume possible! IT JUST POPPED IN THERE! THE MAKING OF A STAY PUFT COSTUME | GhostbustersNews.com – Ghostbusters newghostbustersnews.com Years ago we made a post regarding Kyle Pasciutti's original Stay Puft costume. It was huge, detailed and caused nerdasms[...]
Extreme Ghostbusters on DVD. Sort of! Maybe! Read on… Extreme Ghostbusters on DVD. Sort of! Maybe! Read on… http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash3/50270_89624592044_1256912_q.jpg Spook CentralPaul R here with some interesting info for all of the Extreme Ghostbusters fans out there. Mrmichaelt has written in with an interesting find, that may give us hope of one day getting an Extreme[...]
The mobile game Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast is nominated for 2 awards and nee… The mobile game Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast is nominated for 2 awards and needs your support to WIN. Vote for them at the Best App Ever Awards here! Its Quick and Easy! VOTE Best Augmented Reality App here: http://www.bestappever.com/v/arap/1/533816549 VOTE Best Use of[...]
"Just got word! The 1:43 Scale Ecto-1a will be in stock and will ship on Friday… "Just got word! The 1:43 Scale Ecto-1a will be in stock and will ship on Friday this week! Its about 5 months early!" Hot Wheels Elite 1:43 Scale Ecto-1awww.gbfans.comThe Ecto-1 is the legendary vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to[...]
Australian I luff goooooold disc. Australian I luff goooooold disc. Must resist.. urge… to DJ battle with this… disc! Must resist.. urge… to DJ battle with this… disc! I forgot how much GB vinyl I own. I forgot how much GB vinyl I own. Hey, L'il guy! Nearly forgot about you! Hey, L'il guy! Nearly[...]
I know most of you weren't there, but a few of us were. And it was as awesome as… I know most of you weren't there, but a few of us were. And it was as awesome as it looks. Memorexvimeo.comSMASH TV presents MEMOREX STARRING RONALD McDONALD Memorex is the advertising industry's collective wet dream.[...]
Not logged in