Ghostbusters (Reboot) 2016 sets rumors and discussion

[LEGODalekbuster523]

Yeah, I hope Rowan's Ghost is released as a playable minifigure. It would be great to be able to have him on the Toy Pad with Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

[BrickFit26]

Apparently the villain in the movie is

The ghost in the logo. It's called Rowan's Ghost?

Would've been a lot cooler to get this guy as a minifigure. Maybe he'll be one of the Dimensions packs.

That is so cool.

[legonerd54321]

I can see so many the Real Ghostbusters MOCS and stop motions with that guy being a mini figure

[Stice]

I dont have the first ecto one , so ill be buying this one when its out instead , i prefer it to the one already out :)

[BrickFit26]

I dont have the first ecto one , so ill be buying this one when its out instead , i prefer it to the one already out :)

I don't have the first one either, and i definitely prefer this one mostly because of the minifigures.

[Captain Pirate Man]

I dont have the first ecto one , so ill be buying this one when its out instead , i prefer it to the one already out :)

You should be ashamed of yourself!!!

I kid of course, as far as being a set, the new car MIGHT be better. But as far as looks, beauty, iconic, etc goes. The REAL Ecto blows the new one out of the water. The new car is UGLY IMO. Doesn't deserve to be called Ecto 1.

Its like remaking BTTF and having a Mustang or Camero be the new time machine instead of the Delorian. It just doesn't have that Timeless look to it.

But I say all this as someone that despises this remake. Its original Ghostbusters or nothing for me. But I won't crap on your all fun, if you are looking forward to these sets. But I do hope, and half way expect this film to bomb at the box office.

I just had to add my 2 cents reguarding the car. It might be a better designed set, I'll admit that. But that speaks to Lego, not the film itself. But as far as actual cars go, a 59 Cadillac is 10x better than a 1980 version.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Captain Pirate Man

[8BrickMario]

DeLoreans are timeless? It's one of the most dated cars today, only still known because of the movies! But I do sort of agree. The original car looks good, but the new one isn't bad. I'm not going to get hung up on the car when there are characters and plot to worry about.

[LEGODalekbuster523]

You should be ashamed of yourself!!!

I kid of course, as far as being a set, the new car MIGHT be better. But as far as looks, beauty, iconic, etc goes. The REAL Ecto blows the new one out of the water. The new car is UGLY IMO. Doesn't deserve to be called Ecto 1.

I disagree, I really like the original films also (well, not so much the second one) and I think the 2016 Ecto-1 looks nicer. I love the irony of it being a hearse.

Its like remaking BTTF and having a Mustang or Camero be the new time machine instead of the Delorian. It just doesn't have that Timeless look to it.

Hardly. I wouldn't call the Ecto-1 as iconic as the Delorean from Back to the Future.

But I say all this as someone that despises this remake. Its original Ghostbusters or nothing for me. But I won't crap on your all fun, if you are looking forward to these sets. But I do hope, and half way expect this film to bomb at the box office.

1. It's not a remake.

2. The film won't bomb at the box office because A: It's Ghostbusters, B: It's directed by Paul Feig - a comedy director in huge demand at the moment and C: It features four of the most critically acclaimed comedy actors in Hollywood at the moment and Chris Hemsworth.

[Actor Builder]

DeLoreans are timeless?

Approximately four DeLoreans existed at once that were outfitted for the exact purpose of being Timeless, according to legend and Doc. Brown.

EDIT:

Hardly. I wouldn't call the Ecto-1 as iconic as the Delorean from Back to the Future.

Whoa. You just said something I agree with. This may be a first.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Actor Builder

[Captain Pirate Man]

@Legodalakbuster523,

Where to begin, lol? Let me start by saying, it's all just a matter of opinion, and perhaps we just agree to disagree.

As far as what you said about the Delorian from BTTF. I agree that Delorians over all are not amazing in any way, but the ones from that movie are as ICONIC as it gets. You can NEVER make a time machine out of a car, that will be better than THAT Delorian, you just can't.

As for Ecto 1 being in the same level as the Delorian, I very much think that it is. When you talk about instantly recognizable cars from movies and tv, it's a pretty short list. Batmoblie, General Lee, Kit, Scooby Doo van, Delorian, and yes Ecto 1. If a vehicle is instantly recognizable, than it qualifys imo. When a random person sees the Ecto 1, they know what it's from. Thats ICONIC IMO.

But beyond all this stuff, let's get to brass tax, I just plain have a problem with this film. Why? Because it is a hard reboot, they are ignoring EVERYTHING the REAL Ghostbusters did. Its like they never existed. As a fan, I just can't accept that. I feel really screwed over because of it. If they kept the same cast, directer, story, etc. But had this film as "passing the torch" type story, id be 100% behind it. But as it is, I border line despise it. I don't hate the car, as much as I hate the film itself. Id rather the car be called Ecto 2 or something else, because there is only 1 Ecto 1. But that's a different discussion.

Before you say something like "most of the old cast is coming back" or "it's still Ghostbusters, better than nothing". I'll respond to those points now. For one, yes the most of the old cast is coming back, but they are doing cameos, and NOT playing the roles they played in the previous films. Basically they are showing up, just for a quick laugh, and to try to appease a fan base that is very divided. Honestly, I bet Bill Murray has a decent role, but all the rest will be very minor. Bill has always been reluctant to do another GB film, because he dislikes sequels, and him and Harold Ramis had a falling out during the making of Groundhog Day. That's the Real reason GB 3 never happened. Speaking of Harold, if he were alive, than THIS IS NOT the film we would be getting. Him, Ivan Reitman, and Dan Aykroyd are the main rights holders. Ivan has been VERY QUIET in reguards to this film, because he does not agree with the fact it's a reboot. If you read the Sony email hacks (i did) then you would know how he really feels. SONY basically lied to Ivan in order to make the film THEY wanted, not what he felt the fans wanted. Dan does support this film, but to be honest, it's because he has been trying for 25 years to get Ghostbusters going again. He will take whatever he can get, besides he stands to make the most money from ANYTHING Ghostbusters related. Out of the original cast, who IS NOT showing up? Harold because he is dead obviously, and Rick Moranis. They asked Rick, but he said NO. He said he was interested in doing a GB 3 proper sequel (in an interview a few years ago). But in a recent interview he admitted he declined this film because "I just don't see the purpose of it". So cheers to Mr. Moranis I say.

Bottom line is, Sony is making a film that they want to make, not a film that old Ghostbuster fans (like myself) really want. It's going to be gimmicky, more style than substance. But thats par for the course with most Hollywood films these days. I could go into even more details reguarding this film, like I said, I did read the Sony Email hacks. I pretty much know the entire plot outline, some things I like, most I don't. But really it's the reboot thing I hate. I feel like it's making a new star wars film but saying "Luke Skywalker never existed." I know Ghostbusters isn't on the SW level, but to me, that's how it feels. Ray, Peter, Egon, and Winston are the Ghostbusters. A Ghostbusters movie that states those guys never existed, is not something I can support.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Captain Pirate Man

[8BrickMario]

The reason it's a reboot is because they didn't think anything they could do as a sequel would satisfy the fanbase. By doing this, they'll still attract a lot of fans, but they won't have to deal with canon-based anger from those who don't like it.

[Captain Pirate Man]

The reason it's a reboot is because they didn't think anything they could do as a sequel would satisfy the fanbase. By doing this, they'll still attract a lot of fans, but they won't have to deal with canon-based anger from those who don't like it.

No that's not true. They were having trouble coming up with a story they felt could live up to the first two films (first one especially). But it had nothing to do with the fan base, it had to do with Sony execs. If they were really concerned about the existing fan base, than THIS IS NOT the film THEY would be making. They were far more interested in attracting NEW fans. Which perhaps they will do. But again, why couldn't they have these new characters exist in a world where Ray, Peter, Egon, Winston, and all the rest already exist? That's what I can't accepted. They could have done it, they chose not to. Therefore, I choose not to support it.

[legonerd54321]

The reason it's a reboot is because they didn't think anything they could do as a sequel would satisfy the fanbase. By doing this, they'll still attract a lot of fans, but they won't have to deal with canon-based anger from those who don't like it.

There WAS an idea of the Ghostbusters going to hell, but hell was like Manhattan, but called Hellhatan, I think, and then the training new Ghostbusters, which will most likely be this one, hopefully.

[tafkatb]

I dont have the first ecto one , so ill be buying this one when its out instead , i prefer it to the one already out :)

Same here! I spent the past year and a half looking at the first one and thinking, "Eh, maybe," but I was never enthusiastic enough about it to go for it. The new one's a definite purchase for me though.

[Captain Pirate Man]

There WAS an idea of the Ghostbusters going to hell, but hell was like Manhattan, but called Hellhatan, I think, and then the training new Ghostbusters, which will most likely be this one, hopefully.

Nope, no training. Dan is going to be some random cab driver. Bill might be the mayor of NY, last I heard. The rest I don't know, but definitely NOT the same roles from the first 2 films.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Captain Pirate Man

[Actor Builder]

Spoiler alert.

[BrickFit26]

Speaking of DeLoreans, I saw on the news that some automaker is going to be selling them for the consumer again, i think its for a limited time only and they're apparently going to be really expensive.

But back to Ghostbusters. The fact that the characters all fit into the ecto1 is a big plus.

[8BrickMario]

Whatever the case, they were convinced that this film wouldn't do the existing continuity justice, and you're only proving the point by being upset anyway. It's just a film, made to entertain and make money.

[antp]

I kid of course, as far as being a set, the new car MIGHT be better. But as far as looks, beauty, iconic, etc goes. The REAL Ecto blows the new one out of the water. The new car is UGLY IMO. Doesn't deserve to be called Ecto 1.

Its like remaking BTTF and having a Mustang or Camero be the new time machine instead of the Delorian. It just doesn't have that Timeless look to it.

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But as far as actual cars go, a 59 Cadillac is 10x better than a 1980 version.

The original movie was released 30 years ago. Back then a 59 Cadillac was just an old car, not yet a timeless classic. In the movie it was supposed to be just an old clunker.

Now a 80s car is the same. To me they chose well: having a classic 59 Cadillac in a movie made today would not fit in the same way.

Edited February 26, 2016 by antp

[Captain Pirate Man]

The original movie was released 30 years ago. Back then a 59 Cadillac was just an old car, not yet a timeless classic. In the movie it was supposed to be just an old clunker.

Now a 80s car is the same. To me they chose well: having a classic 59 Cadillac in a movie made today would not fit in the same way.

I understand that logic, which is true. But here is the thing, cars made during the 50s and 60s are widely considered to be some of, if not THE best automobiles ever produced. Its really the golden age of the automobile. While cars made during the 80s, on the other hand, are widely considered some of the WORST ever produced. Especially the early 80s. I used to own a 1984 Ford Mustang, and that thing was piece a crap. Think about it, a MUSTANG was even crappy. It was a 4 cylinder, and had no power what so ever. It was just a really BAD era for cars. Did they know when making the 1984 Ghostbusters that they were getting a classic with the 59 caddy? Honestly id say yes and no. Even at that time, cars from the 50s and 60s were already considered classics. But to your point, they were buying a junker. But in the film, Ray saw the potential for the car, even bragging they only paid "4,800." which in 1984 money has to be around 8,000 today. Who in there right mind would pay 8,000 for A 30 year old car? Unless it has the potential to be A classic. A 1980 caddy on the other hand, may or may not be considered a junker today, but it will never be considered a classic. That's the difference.

But having said all that, as I said before, I don't HATE the car really. I don't love it either. Id be fine with it, if it was called Ecto 2 or something along those lines. Because to me, there is only 1 Ecto 1.

But beyond all that, I think I've made my opinions known on this topic. I don't want to beat a dead horse, so I'll leave it alone. Unless people quote or talk directly to me, then I will respond of course. I originally didn't want to get into the whole reboot thing, because I clearly have some strong opinions. I just want to talk about a 59 caddy vs an 80 caddy, because a couple of people in here said they liked the new one better. Which made me say "hold on". Lol. Like I said before, the NEW set might be better, which is to Legos credit. But an 80 caddy is NOT in any way shape or form superior to a 59 caddy. But again, to each there own. I just wanted to impart some automobile wisdom.

If you are looking forward to this film, good for you. I hope you enjoy it.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Captain Pirate Man

[LEGODalekbuster523]

@Legodalakbuster523,

As for Ecto 1 being in the same level as the Delorian, I very much think that it is. When you talk about instantly recognizable cars from movies and tv, it's a pretty short list. Batmoblie, General Lee, Kit, Scooby Doo van, Delorian, and yes Ecto 1. If a vehicle is instantly recognizable, than it qualifys imo. When a random person sees the Ecto 1, they know what it's from. Thats ICONIC IMO.

Ask anyone what the car from Back to the Future looked like, they'll tell you it was a Delorean immediately. Ask the same about Ghostbusters and they'll struggle to picture it in their minds in comparison. It's pretty much iconic but nowhere near as iconic as the Delorean and I certainly don't think many would be able to name the make of the car in the same way that even a casual viewer of Back to the Future knows it's a Delorean.

But beyond all this stuff, let's get to brass tax, I just plain have a problem with this film. Why? Because it is a hard reboot, they are ignoring EVERYTHING the REAL Ghostbusters did. Its like they never existed. As a fan, I just can't accept that. I feel really screwed over because of it. If they kept the same cast, directer, story, etc. But had this film as "passing the torch" type story, id be 100% behind it. But as it is, I border line despise it. I don't hate the car, as much as I hate the film itself. Id rather the car be called Ecto 2 or something else, because there is only 1 Ecto 1. But that's a different discussion.

Before you say something like "most of the old cast is coming back" or "it's still Ghostbusters, better than nothing". I'll respond to those points now. For one, yes the most of the old cast is coming back, but they are doing cameos, and NOT playing the roles they played in the previous films. Basically they are showing up, just for a quick laugh, and to try to appease a fan base that is very divided. Honestly, I bet Bill Murray has a decent role, but all the rest will be very minor. Bill has always been reluctant to do another GB film, because he dislikes sequels, and him and Harold Ramis had a falling out during the making of Groundhog Day. That's the Real reason GB 3 never happened. Speaking of Harold, if he were alive, than THIS IS NOT the film we would be getting. Him, Ivan Reitman, and Dan Aykroyd are the main rights holders. Ivan has been VERY QUIET in reguards to this film, because he does not agree with the fact it's a reboot. If you read the Sony email hacks (i did) then you would know how he really feels. SONY basically lied to Ivan in order to make the film THEY wanted, not what he felt the fans wanted. Dan does support this film, but to be honest, it's because he has been trying for 25 years to get Ghostbusters going again. He will take whatever he can get, besides he stands to make the most money from ANYTHING Ghostbusters related. Out of the original cast, who IS NOT showing up? Harold because he is dead obviously, and Rick Moranis. They asked Rick, but he said NO. He said he was interested in doing a GB 3 proper sequel (in an interview a few years ago). But in a recent interview he admitted he declined this film because "I just don't see the purpose of it". So cheers to Mr. Moranis I say.

Bottom line is, Sony is making a film that they want to make, not a film that old Ghostbuster fans (like myself) really want. It's going to be gimmicky, more style than substance. But thats par for the course with most Hollywood films these days. I could go into even more details reguarding this film, like I said, I did read the Sony Email hacks. I pretty much know the entire plot outline, some things I like, most I don't. But really it's the reboot thing I hate. I feel like it's making a new star wars film but saying "Luke Skywalker never existed." I know Ghostbusters isn't on the SW level, but to me, that's how it feels. Ray, Peter, Egon, and Winston are the Ghostbusters. A Ghostbusters movie that states those guys never existed, is not something I can support.

Actually, recent rumours suggest that

Sony filmed two cameos : one with the original actors playing new characters and one with them reprising their original roles. A YouTuber said in a video that he was asked to watch three trailers for the new Ghostbusters film and one of them explained what happened to the original Ghostbusters. The video was subsequently removed by Sony from YouTube.

[legonerd54321]

Actually, recent rumours suggest that

Sony filmed two cameos : one with the original actors playing new characters and one with them reprising their original roles. A YouTuber said in a video that he was asked to watch three trailers for the new Ghostbusters film and one of them explained what happened to the original Ghostbusters. The video was subsequently removed by Sony from YouTube.

I'd love to see that, since it'd fill in the gap between everything.

Edited February 26, 2016 by legonerd54321

[Captain Pirate Man]

I'd love to see that, since it'd fill in the gap between everything.

If this is true, then it is a complete 180 from how it started. It would also make me MUCH happier as a fan. I would even entertain the thought of buying the new car.

[HawkLord]

I think the DeLorean from BttF is a bit more recognizable than the Ecto-1 in that the word DeLorean is stated several times during the trilogy, while no one ever references what type of vehicle the Ecto-1 is. If they did, I don't remember it at all. The same is true with other "recognizable" cars - sure I recognize Kit or the Scooby Doo van, but I have no idea what make they are because I don't think anyone really tells the audience.

Here's hoping that rumor posted above is true, because that would earn major points with the older fanbase. And maybe even make for some potential future GB Lego sets.

[Clone OPatra]

HEY

This is a LEGO discussion forum, not a movie discussion forum. Movie discussion goes in Culture & Multimedia.

The LEGO set looks flippin' awesome and gives us a whole bunch of great minifig hairpieces, plus a nice car. Or one could not like it for a variety of valid reasons that have to do with the LEGO set. But please, take this movie discussion elsewhere.