# First pictures of Hotwheels Ecto 1 prototype **URL:** \ **Category:** Collectibles\ **Created:** [February 5, 2011, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776 "2011-02-05T12:05:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/21 "2011-02-05T22:45:38Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > Must be based on the photos I took at Sony.. where they were turned around. They’ve been turned around ever since. I’ve not seen the new ecto with binocs pointing forward. ---
**Author:** ![S-Mart\_Ash](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@S-Mart\_Ash](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/S-Mart_Ash)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/22 "2011-02-05T22:49:26Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > > [@Boomerjinks](#): > > > > Turn the f\*\*\*\*g binocs around! Goddammit! > > Must be based on the photos I took at Sony.. where they were turned around. yet again AJ your ruining Ghostbusters for everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/23 "2011-02-05T22:53:32Z")
This is the first time I ever even noticed the front hood vents. They aren’t on the Johnny Lightening cars, the HW Ecto, the ornament, or even the polar lights model kit. ---
**Author:** ![joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/joeghostbuster)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/24 "2011-02-05T23:13:56Z")
whatta beauty! I hope they smarten up and offer a 6" scale one that fits the figures. I dont care if its costs $100 I want one. ---
**Author:** ![dfak2009](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/dfak2009/32/12033_2.png) [@dfak2009](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dfak2009)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/26 "2011-02-05T23:17:03Z")
> [@joeghostbuster](#): > > whatta beauty! I hope they smarten up and offer a 6" scale one that fits the figures. I dont care if its costs $100 I want one. **I 2ND THAT!!!** ---
**Author:** ![GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9fc29f/32.png) [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/28 "2011-02-05T23:40:50Z")
Binocs? You mean the thing on top with the two tubes? That reminds me: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/f/af3cd8d57be09024dc6078d37cbcc6c448e94694.jpeg) As seen in Groundhog Day. I wonder if that is a real device or just something they thought looked like something that might be found on a news van. ---
**Author:** ![slimer01](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/slimer01/32/6138_2.png) [@slimer01](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/slimer01)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/29 "2011-02-06T01:08:47Z")
Looks awesome can’t wait till it comes out. What scale is it?? ---
**Author:** ![CaptCyan](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e68b1a/32.png) [@CaptCyan](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/CaptCyan)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/30 "2011-02-06T01:35:29Z")
It will be in 2 scales, 1:18 and 1:43 (that’s O scale for you Model Rail buffs). ---
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/31 "2011-02-06T02:32:55Z")
> [@GhostGuy](#): > > As seen in Groundhog Day. I wonder if that is a real device or just something they thought looked like something that might be found on a news van. Their name on the original concept drawings is “T.V. Antenna” so you’re probably right about that. Of course, EVERYTHING on the roof is labeled as some sort of “t.v. antenna”. I’ve called them “binocs” since my first build. I think that “sniffer” is too passive for something that’s really cool. Fifthrider calls them “guns,” but I think they look more like a piece of detection gear than weaponry. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/187259_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/32 "2011-02-06T02:43:02Z")
“Ecto Scope” is another popular name for them. ---
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/33 "2011-02-06T02:57:32Z")
“Scope,” scope I like. ---
**Author:** ![RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RickH](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RickH)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/34 "2011-02-06T03:00:53Z")
It’ll be nice if they change those front lightbar brackets to movie-accurate ones, otherwise it looks pretty rad ---
**Author:** ![borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/borzou/32/187576_2.png) [@borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/borzou)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/35 "2011-02-06T03:50:19Z")
Honestly, I don’t understand why they don’t contact anybody here as a consultant. I’m sure any of us would do it for free… ---
**Author:** ![Ectorhx1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ectorhx1138/32/5853_2.png) [@Ectorhx1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ectorhx1138)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/36 "2011-02-06T04:53:26Z")
Must have it next to my stay puft bank! ---
**Author:** ![river\_of\_slime](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/f05b48/32.png) [@river\_of\_slime](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/river_of_slime)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/37 "2011-02-06T05:48:39Z")
Looking good! I’m glad [Mattel](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/toys/mattel) went with 1:18 scale instead of 1:21 like Joyride. I have a 1:18 Scale Superior Diecast hearse and the detail is so much better cause they can do so much more cause of the length. ---
**Author:** ![RedVirtue](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/redvirtue/32/6172_2.png) [@RedVirtue](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RedVirtue)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/38 "2011-02-06T12:30:33Z")
If it’s to scale with the 6" line I’ll buy it in a heart beat. I don’t care if my figures (wearing [proton packs](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack)) don’t fit. They will look cool next to it. So far it looks like a nice build! ---
**Author:** ![CaptCyan](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e68b1a/32.png) [@CaptCyan](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/CaptCyan)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/39 "2011-02-06T14:15:14Z")
> [@RedVirtue](#): > > If it’s to scale with the 6" line I’ll buy it in a heart beat. I don’t care if my figures (wearing proton packs) don’t fit. They will look cool next to it. So far it looks like a nice build! Sorry RedV, but they are not the same scale as the figures. Here’s how you figure the Figures scale. 😉 The 12" figures are known as 1:6 scale, the math is: 12" X 6 gives you a person 72" (6’) tall. 72" divided by 6" (Matty figure height) makes them 1:12 scale. 72" divided by 18 gives you 4", which would be the height of a 1:18 scale figure, which would be in scale with this HotWheels Ecto. ---
**Author:** ![Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/magickman/32/5869_2.png) [@Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Magickman)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/40 "2011-02-06T15:01:34Z")
Well, it looks nice. Looks like their modeling it after the restored Ecto-1, considering the lightbar brackets in the front are wrong compared to the screen accurate Ecto (but that’s a rant for another day/thread). They’re also missing the [Whelen](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ectomobile/whelen) Beacon on the roof rack. It wouldn’t be hard to add though. Overall, it looks nice. I’m looking forward to seeing it finished. ---
**Author:** ![Nisei](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/nisei/32/6265_2.png) [@Nisei](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Nisei)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/41 "2011-02-06T15:07:50Z")
> [@CaptCyan](#): > > 72" divided by 6" (Matty figure height) makes them 1:12 scale. Yes and that would be a huge Ecto and way too expensive as a diecast. But perhaps [Mattel](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/toys/mattel) could release a 1:12 version made of plastic later. ---
**Author:** ![TheRandalovic](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@TheRandalovic](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TheRandalovic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776/42 "2011-02-06T17:15:00Z")
They are obviously basing this model on the car after the restoration since they are using the front lightbar brackets that are on the car now. I’m surprised though. Sony spent $100,000 restoring that car, you’d think that shop would spend a few hours fabricating a set of mounting brackets to match the rear. Its a shame the original lightbar was swiped years ago. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-pictures-of-hotwheels-ecto-1-prototype/35776.md?page=3)