The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Mondo SDCC 2026 Reveal

Mondo saved its biggest Real Ghostbusters reveal for the very end of its San Diego Comic-Con panel, and what a way to close the show, because after years of building out the 1/12-scale animated collection with the four Ghostbusters, Janine, and a deep bench of ghosts and villains, collectors are finally getting the vehicle that ties the whole line together: the Ecto-1. This is the kind of release that reshapes how you think about a collection, the centerpiece that everything else has been leading toward, and Mondo clearly understood the weight of the moment by treating it as the panel’s grand finale. What we’ve seen so far looks incredibly faithful to the animated series, with that unmistakable cartoon-styled design translated into a fully realized vehicle that’s scaled to fit the figures inside a detailed interior, which is exactly the kind of commitment to function and display that collectors have been hoping for. The accessories and swappable parts push this one even further, because Mondo didn’t just give us the standard Ecto-1 and call it a day. They included components that let you transform the vehicle into its possessed form from the classic episode “Follow That Hearse,” complete with monstrous front-end pieces and tentacle attachments that turn it into something straight out of one of the show’s wildest moments. That kind of deep cut cartoon reference built directly into the engineering of the vehicle tells you everything you need to know about how Mondo approaches this line, and it makes this easily one of their most ambitious Real Ghostbusters releases to date. I can’t wait to see full pricing and availability details as we get closer to release, but for now, the Ecto-1 is here, and the collection finally feels complete. Before we go any further, I would love to send a massive shoutout to @thebadassreviews for sharing photos of the actual Ecto-1 from the Mondo Booth!

Panel Reveal and Details

One of the biggest reveals of Mondo’s panel was the long-awaited The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1, giving the company’s growing 1/12-scale animated Ghostbusters line its signature vehicle.

The team described the project as one of the most ambitious they’ve undertaken, explaining that designing a fully realized vehicle presented an entirely different challenge from sculpting action figures. Unlike a character, the Ecto-1 required them to carefully engineer both the exterior and interior while maintaining the stylized look of the animated series. According to the designers, a major goal was striking the perfect balance between the exaggerated cartoon proportions fans remember from the show and a believable functioning vehicle that looked like it could actually exist.

The finished Ecto-1 is packed with details and was repeatedly described by the panelists as the piece that finally brings the line together. The vehicle features a fully realized interior sized to accommodate the Ghostbusters figures, allowing collectors to recreate scenes with the entire team riding into action. Mondo also emphasized the vehicle’s impressive size, even showing it displayed beside one of the standard figures to demonstrate its scale. The paint applications, handled by Mark Bristow, were singled out for praise, with the team saying they were incredibly proud of how the final product came together and encouraging attendees to visit the booth to see it in person.

Perhaps the most exciting feature revealed during the presentation is that the Ecto-1 doesn’t just represent the standard vehicle from the animated series as it can also transform into its possessed form from the memorable episode in which an earth spirit takes control of the Ghostbusters’ ride.

The concept art slide shows front and side views of the Ecto-1 with a figure placed beside each for scale, the roof-mounted equipment rack loaded with sirens, cylindrical tanks, and an antenna. The side profile captures the full length of the vehicle, with the iconic red rear fin and the no-ghost logo on the door.

The Ecto-1 also comes loaded with fun accessories and character-specific extras inspired by the animated series. Fans will receive an alternate helmeted portrait for Ray, reflecting his appearance while driving the vehicle in the cartoon, along with not one but two Slimer figures, continuing what the designers jokingly referred to as Mondo’s tradition of including Slimer wherever possible. During the panel, the team repeatedly stated that adding the Ecto-1 finally makes the Real Ghostbusters collection feel complete, allowing collectors to display the Ghostbusters, Janine, villains, and now their iconic vehicle together for the first time.

To recreate that appearance, Mondo designed the vehicle with several swappable parts, including an alternate front grille, monstrous teeth hidden beneath the hood, replacement headlights, and large tentacle attachments that allow collectors to completely transform the Ecto-1 into its terrifying alternate form. Rather than creating an entirely separate release, Mondo incorporated both versions into a single package, giving collectors multiple display options right out of the box.

Booth Images

The Ecto-1’s front end has a chunky, stylized grille with oversized round headlights and dual exhaust-style pipes extending from below the bumper, all staying faithful to the cartoon’s exaggerated proportions. Red pennant flags are mounted on the hood, blue emergency lights sit just above the windshield, and the Ghostbusters logo on the front fender reads cleanly against the white body.

The Ghostbusters no-ghost logo on the driver’s side door is crisp and well-placed against the white body, with the red stripe running along the lower panel. Slimer’s sidecar is tucked nearby.

The rear compartment of the Ecto-1 is packed with sculpted equipment, including orange and yellow hoses running between detailed mechanical components. Egon Spengler stands nearby in his teal jumpsuit with the Ghostbusters patch on the shoulder, while Janine is seated inside the cabin.

The vehicles is massive and can fit the entire crew! The interior is fully detailed with green and yellow-striped bench seating, a sculpted console between the front and rear sections, and individual molded dashboard instruments up front. Janine’s red hair and blue outfit pop against the muted tones of the cabin.

The ghost crouches beside the Ecto-1, his lumpy sculpt dotted with blue spots across the dark body and green tentacle-like arms extending from beneath the mass. Red eyes, an open mouth full of jagged teeth, and blue streaks across the forehead give the ghost a menacing look that’s straight out of the cartoon.

From above, the cabin’s molded console and equipment bay are filled with hoses and mechanical components packed tightly between the seats.

Janine sits in the rear cabin, her green glasses and red headband sharply sculpted at this scale. Up front, a Ghostbusters figure occupies the driver’s area, and the striped seat upholstery carries through both rows with consistent color and texture.

The Proton Packs stowed inside the rear compartment have individually sculpted canisters, nozzles, and hose connections, with yellow and orange lines threading between the units. Egon’s teal jumpsuit carries the Ghostbusters logo cleanly on the sleeve, and his blonde hair sculpt has a nice swept-back shape that nails the animated look.

Peter Venkman’s tan jumpsuit has a nice matte finish, with the Proton Pack’s blue control panel and yellow hose cleanly sculpted against his back. Slimer sits in a sidecar Ecto-3 is marked with a red “3,” wearing a tiny helmet, and the sidecar’s single front wheel has sculpted mechanical housing around it.

Peter Venkman’s Proton Pack has a chunky, angular sculpt with the wand connected by a yellow hose that runs down to the gun grip. Behind him, the Ecto-1’s white and red body stretches out with a small pennant flag mounted on the roof antenna.

The possessed Ecto-1 form features a massive jaw piece that hinges open from the front end, with large pointed teeth sculpted along the upper jaw. This replaces the standard hood to form a very cool way to display your Ecto-1.