Lego Ghostbusters

{{Infobox Lego theme

|name = Lego Ghostbusters

|image = Lego_Ghostbusters.png

|parentthemes =

|licensedfrom = Columbia Pictures and Ghost Corps (Sony Pictures)

|characters = Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Zombie Driver, Library Ghost, Slimer, Pink Ghost, Blue Ghost, Abby Yates, Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann, Patty Tolan, Kevin Beckman, Mayhem and Stay Puft

|from = 2014

|to = 2020

|sets = 3

|website = http://ideas.lego.com/

}}

Lego Ghostbusters (stylized as LEGO Ghostbusters) is a discontinued Lego theme based on the Ghostbusters franchise created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It is licensed from Columbia Pictures and Ghost Corps (Sony Pictures).{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-lego-group-to-produce-lego-replica-of-ghostbusters-ecto-1-242756681.html | title= The LEGO Group to Produce LEGO Replica of Ghostbusters ECTO-1 | website=PR Newswire | access-date=30 January 2014}}{{Cite web|date=2018-04-06|title=LEGO to Fete Ghostbusters' 30th|url=https://www.licenseglobal.com/toys-games/lego-fete-ghostbusters-30th|access-date=2022-10-21|website=licenseglobal.com|language=en}} The Lego Ghostbusters theme was first introduced in 2014. The first set{{cite web | url=https://brickset.com/article/10167/ghostbusters-cuusoo-set-also-revealed-in-ny | title= Ghostbusters Cuusoo set also revealed in NY | website=Brickset | access-date=16 February 2014}}{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/home/66932/news/the-ghostbusters-lego-set-is-a-reality | title= The Ghostbusters LEGO Set is a Reality | website=IGN | access-date=31 January 2014}} was released in June 2014 as part of the Lego Ideas theme (formerly known as Lego Cuusoo).{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ghostbusters-21108-officially-announced-at-new-york-toy-fair-2014/ | title= LEGO Ghostbusters (21108) Officially Announced at New York Toy Fair | website=thebrickfan.com | access-date=16 February 2014}}{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ideas-ghostbusters-ecto1-21108-now-available/ | title= LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108) Now Available | website=thebrickfan.com | access-date=31 May 2014}} Later, a set based on the Ghostbusters' firehouse{{cite web | url=https://brickset.com/article/18505/2016-sets-now-available-january-offers | title= 2016 sets now available - January offers | website=Brickset | access-date=1 January 2016}} was released and one set based on the Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.{{cite web | url=https://toynewsi.com/176-25896 | title= New LEGO Set For New Ghostbusters Movie Featuring Chris Hemsworth and Kristen Wiig Minifigures | website=toynewsi.com | access-date=5 February 2016}} The Lego Group also used this license for character and level packs in the Lego Dimensions toys-to-life video game.{{cite web | url=https://toynewsi.com/176-25118 | title= LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters & Doctor Who Sets Revealed | website=toynewsi.com | access-date=6 August 2015}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvCNb22C5o|title=Ghostbusters Level Pack - LEGO Dimensions - Trailer|date=January 21, 2016|via=YouTube}} In 2018, a set was released as part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme. In 2020, another set{{cite web | url=https://toynewsi.com/176-37675 | title= New LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Set Announced | website=toynewsi.com | access-date=5 November 2020}} was released in November 2020 and based on Ghostbusters: Afterlife film.{{efn|This film delayed to November 11, 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the film industry.{{cite web | url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/ghostbusters-afterlife-morbius-postponed-sony-coronavirus | title= Sony Pictures Abandons 2020 Over Coronavirus Crisis | website=Vanity Fair | access-date=20 March 2020}}}}

Overview

Lego Ghostbusters is based on the Ghostbusters franchise. The product line focuses on the Ghostbusters characters who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Lego Ghostbusters aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore.{{Cite web|title=NY TOY FAIR 2014: LEGO Ghostbusters to hit shelves in June|url=https://toynews-online.biz/ny-toy-fair-2014-lego-ghostbusters-to-hit-shelves-in-june/|access-date=2021-04-04|website=ToyNews|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510054313/https://toynews-online.biz/ny-toy-fair-2014-lego-ghostbusters-to-hit-shelves-in-june/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|date=2014-06-01|title=Geek Gifts: The LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1|url=https://collider.com/lego-ghostbusters-ecto-1/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Collider|language=en-US}}

Development

Lego Ghostbusters began with the release of a user-designed construction set based on the Ectomobile (or Ecto-1), the vehicle that features in the films. The design was submitted to Lego Ideas by Australian video game artist Brent Waller. The design achieved 10,000 votes, after which it was selected for production. It was chosen for having "broad worldwide appeal and the fact that the model lends itself to challenging and creative building for both children and adult fans". The set was produced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original 1984 film.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Jolie|title=Lego to release 'Ghostbusters' set tied to anniversary|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/02/17/lego-ghostbusters-ecto-1/5551069/|access-date=3 April 2021|website=USA Today}}

Lego Ghostbusters was inspired by the Ghostbusters film franchise. The Lego construction toy range is based on the film franchise and developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products. The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the film series in Lego form.{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/chi-original-ghostbusters-back-in-theaters-20140605-story.html |title='Ghostbusters' getting theatrical re-release In honor of 30th anniversary | website= Chicago Tribune | access-date=5 June 2014}}

Toy line

= Construction sets =

According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 3 Lego sets as part of Lego Ghostbusters theme.{{Cite web|title=BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Category Lego Ghostbusters|url=https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=870|access-date=2021-04-12|website=www.bricklink.com}}

The Lego Ghostbusters theme was launched at the New York Toy Fair in 2014.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/lego-ghostbusters-set-officially-unveiled/ |title=Lego Ghostbusters set officially unveiled |last=Starr |first=Michelle |website=CNET |date=16 February 2014 |access-date=11 November 2020 |archive-date=7 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307084820/https://www.cnet.com/news/lego-ghostbusters-set-officially-unveiled/ |url-status=dead }} Following the successful campaign by Brent Waller for the Lego Cuusoo idea, The Lego Group released the first construction toy set based on the film. Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (set number: 21108) was based on the Ectomobile from the Ghostbusters franchise and was released in June 2014. The release of the set coincided with the 30th anniversary of the original 1984 Ghostbusters film on 7 June 2014.{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lego-ghostbusters-celebrates-spook-tacular-30th-anniversary/ |title=Lego Ghostbusters celebrates spook-tacular 30th anniversary |last=Trenholm |first=Richard |website=CNET |date=30 January 2014 |access-date=11 November 2020}} The set included Lego minifigures of Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore. It also included paranormal detection equipment, a removable roof and a tracking computer.{{Cite web|title=LEGO launches Ghostbusters Ecto-1 set|url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/lego-launches-ghostbusters-ecto-1-set/|access-date=2021-04-04|website=ToyNews|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510054310/https://toynews-online.biz/lego-launches-ghostbusters-ecto-1-set/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite book|last1=Farshtey|first1=Gregory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=peter+venkman+minifigure+history&pg=PT210|title=LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition|last2=Lipkowitz|first2=Daniel|last3=Hugo|first3=Simon|date=2020-10-01|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited|isbn=978-0-241-50202-0|pages=209|language=en}} The Lego Group announced the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (set number: 21108) was retired by the end of 2016.{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-shop-at-home-2016-retiring-soon-list-updated/ | title=LEGO Shop@Home 2016 Retiring Soon List Updated | website=thebrickfan.com | access-date=11 November 2016}}

In 2016, Firehouse Headquarters (set number: 75827) a second set based on the Ghostbusters' firehouse was released in January 2016. Firehouse Headquarters (set number: 75827) was the largest set.{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-ghostbusters-firehours-hq-detailed-images/ | title= LEGO Ghostbusters Firehours HQ Detailed Images | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=11 November 2015}}{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-headquarters-75827-set-description/ | title= LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters (75827) Set Description | website=thebrickfan.com | date= 19 October 2015 | access-date=19 October 2015}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEmtVOxjBw|title=Firehouse Headquarters - LEGO Ghostbusters - 75827 - Designer Video|date=January 5, 2016|via=YouTube}} The set contained 4634 pieces with nine minifigures and was recommended for builders with an age rating of 16+.{{Cite web|last=Lovett|first=Jamie|title=LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Set First Look Photos Released|url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-set-first-look-photos-released/|work=ComicBook.com|date=October 27, 2015|access-date=October 17, 2021|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Fallon|first=Sean|title=Massive LEGO 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse Set Gets Its First Sale|url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-set-sale/|work=ComicBook.com|date=July 12, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2021|language=en}} The Firehouse Headquarters had nine rooms including a laboratory, containment unit, darkroom, garage bay, office area, kitchen, sleeping quarters, bathroom and recreation room.{{Cite web|date=2015-10-27|title=LEGO nailed the famous Ghostbusters Firehouse set|url=https://9to5toys.com/2015/10/27/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse/|access-date=2015-10-27|website=9to5Toys|language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-headquarters/ |title=LEGO Unveils Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters Set | website= Screen Rant | access-date=28 October 2015}} The set featured opening walls for easy play access.{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-headquarters-75827-official-set-image/ | title= LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters (75827) Official Set Image | website=thebrickfan.com | date= 27 October 2015 | access-date=27 October 2015}} The doors of the Firehouse Headquarters could open to fit the Ghostbusters Ecto-1(set number: 21108) inside.{{cite web | url=https://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/631945-go-inside-the-lego-ghostbusters-firehouse-headquarters-set | title= Go Inside the LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters Set | website=ComingSoon.net | date= 11 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015}} The set included three ghost figures of Slimer, Pink Ghost and Blue Ghost.{{Cite web|last=Lewis|first=Andy|date=2015-11-11|title=Original Ghostbusters HQ Gets Lego Treatment|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/original-ghostbusters-hq-gets-lego-839278/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}} The Lego Group announced the Firehouse Headquarters (set number: 75827) was retired by the end of 2018.{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-ghostbusters-75827-firehouse-headquarters-retiring-soon/ | title= LEGO Ghostbusters 75827 Firehouse Headquarters retiring soon | website=Brick fanatics | access-date=17 November 2018}}

Later, Ecto-1 & 2 (set number: 75828) based on Ghostbusters: Answer the Call film was released in July 2016.{{cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |title=LEGO reveals new Ghostbusters reboot set |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/02/05/ghostbusters-reboot-lego/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=March 1, 2021 |date=February 5, 2016}} Ecto-1 & 2 (set number: 75828){{cite web | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/05/female-ghostbusters-lego-set/79862174/ | title=Of course the new Ghostbusters are going LEGO | website=USA Today | access-date=5 February 2015}}{{cite web | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/07/13/ghostbusters-merchandise-toys-best-and-weirdest/86940420/ |title=The best and weirdest 'Ghostbusters' merch, from toys to Twinkies | website=USA Today | access-date=13 July 2015}} was the third set. The set featured the Ecto-1 vehicle, Ecto-2 motorbike and five minifigures{{cite web |last=Alexander|first=Julia|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/2/5/10923186/lego-ghostbusters-set-includes-tiny-melissa-mccarthy-chris-hemsworth |title=Lego Ghostbusters set includes tiny Melissa McCarthy, Chris Hemsworth|work=Polygon|date=February 5, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2019}}{{cite web | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/05/female-ghostbusters-lego-set/79862174/ | title= Of course the new Ghostbusters are going LEGO | website=USA Today | access-date=5 February 2016}} with a ghost figure.{{Cite web|date=2016-02-05|title=LEGO strikes gold again w/ its latest Ghostbusters set based on the upcoming film|url=https://9to5toys.com/2016/02/05/ghostbusters-lego-set/|access-date=2016-02-05|website=9to5Toys|language=en-US}}{{cite news | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/first-look-at-new-lego-75828-ghostbusters-ecto-1-2-box-art/ | title= First look at new LEGO 75828 Ghostbusters Ecto-1 & 2 box art | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=3 June 2016}} The set contained 556 pieces and was recommended for builders with an age rating of 8–14.{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/one-lego-ghostbusters-2016-movie-set-based-on-new-ecto-1/ | title= One LEGO Ghostbusters 2016 Movie Set Based on New Ecto-1 | website=thebrickfan.com | date= 8 January 2016 | access-date=8 January 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://www.comingsoon.net/extras/news/654271-ghostbusters-lego-set-for-the-new-movie-revealed | title= Ghostbusters LEGO Set for the New Movie Revealed! | website=ComingSoon.net | date= 5 February 2016 | access-date=5 February 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/kristen-wiig/96104/news/lego-ghostbusters-set-revealed-includes-kristen-wiig-leslie-jones | title= LEGO Ghostbusters Set Revealed, Includes Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones | website=IGN | date= 6 February 2016 | access-date= 6 February 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/02/08/lego-reveals-new-ghostbusters-set/ | title=LEGO reveals new Ghostbusters set | website=ToyNews | access-date=8 February 2016 | archive-date=29 September 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929173400/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/02/08/lego-reveals-new-ghostbusters-set/ | url-status=dead }} The set included Lego minifigures of Abby Yates, Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann, Patty Tolan, Kevin and along with Mayhem ghost figure. It also included removable roof with paranormal detection equipment, 4 proton packs, proton sidearm, an ion shield gun, PKE Meter, 2 traps and a toolbox. The Lego Group announced the Ecto-1 & 2 (set number: 75828) was retired by the end of 2017.{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-holiday-2017-catalog-last-chance-retiring-sets/ | title=LEGO Holiday 2017 Catalog Last Chance! (Retiring) Sets | website=thebrickfan.com | date=8 October 2017 | access-date=8 October 2017}}

In 2020, it was announced that the ECTO-1 (set number: 10274){{cite web |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/movies/coolest-lego-ecto-1-weve-ever-seen | title= This is the coolest Lego Ecto-1 we've ever seen | website=Top Gear | date= 6 November 2020 | access-date=6 November 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/parenting/news/lego/154522-lego-s-latest-version-of-ghostbusters-ecto-1-is-the-most-detailed-yet|title=Lego's latest version of Ghostbusters' Ecto-1 is the most detailed yet|author=Dan Grabham|date=November 6, 2020|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=November 13, 2020}}{{cite web | url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/11/06/lego-ghostbusters-ecto-1-is-a-good-call-for-a-christmas-gift-13550851/ | title= Lego Ghostbusters ECTO-1 is a good call for a Christmas gift | website=Metro | access-date=6 November 2020}} based on the Ghostbusters: Afterlife film was released on 15 November 2020.{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-10274-ghostbusters-ecto-1-launches-today/ | title= LEGO 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1 available now | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=15 November 2020}} The set contains 2352 pieces and is recommended for builders with an age rating of 18+. It also included working steering, trapdoor with ghost trap, an extending gunner seat, a moving ghost sniffer and paranormal detection equipment.{{Cite web|last=Roberts|first=Tyler|date=2020-11-05|title=Ghostbusters ECTO-1 Joins the Afterlife as New LEGO Set|url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/ghostbusters-ecto-1-lego-set-afterlife/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|language=en}}{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-10274-ghostbusters-ecto-1-five-things-you-need-to-know/ | title= LEGO 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1 – Five things you need to know | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=15 November 2020}}{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-designer-video-2020-lego-ghostbusters/ | title= LEGO designer video released for 2020 LEGO Ghostbusters set | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=17 September 2022}} In addition, a Ghostbusters Afterlife poster was included as a free gift.{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/free-poster-with-lego-10274-ghostbusters-ecto-1-deal-coming/ | title= Free poster with LEGO 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1 deal coming | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=13 November 2020}} Lego designer Michael Psiaki explained, “I love creating LEGO vehicles, and having previously designed the LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5, I loved the challenge of working on the ECTO-1. This is the largest and most detailed version of this car that we have ever created. It is crammed full of authentic features and easter eggs that I’m excited for builders to discover as they put this model together.”{{cite web |url= https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2020/november/ghostbusters-ecto-1 |title= THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE THE BRAND-NEW LEGO GHOSTBUSTERS® ECTO-1 |author=Lego Group |date= 5 November 2020 |website= Lego.com |publisher= Lego |access-date= 9 November 2020}}

= Lego BrickHeadz sets =

Peter Venkman & Slimer (set number: 41622){{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-brickheadz-ghostbusters-peter-venkman-slimer-announced/ | title= LEGO BrickHeadz Ghostbusters Peter Venkman & Slimer announced | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=15 May 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2018/05/15/lego-announce-a-set-of-ghostbusters-brickheadz/ |title=Lego announce a Ghostbusters Brickheadz set! |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=15 May 2018 |access-date=11 November 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2018/05/26/ghostbusters-lego-brickheadz-box-art-released-along-with-promo-images/ |title=Ghostbusters Lego Brickheadz box art released along with promo images |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=26 May 2018 |access-date=11 November 2020}} was released on 1 July 2018 as part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme and based on the original 1984 Ghostbusters film.{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-pictures-and-ghost-corps-celebrate-ghostbusters-day-today-and-kick-off-plans-for-two-years-of-celebrations-300662252.html | title= Sony Pictures And Ghost Corps Celebrate Ghostbusters Day Today And Kick Off Plans For Two Years Of Celebrations | website=PR Newswire | access-date=8 June 2018}} The set consists of 228 pieces and 2 baseplates.{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-brickheadz-ghostbusters-peter-venkman-slimer-revealed/ | title= LEGO BrickHeadz Ghostbusters Peter Venkman & Slimer Revealed | website=thebrickfan.com | date= 15 May 2018 | access-date=15 May 2018}}{{cite web | url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-brickheadz-ghostbusters-peter-venkman-and-slimer-41622-official-images/ | title= LEGO BrickHeadz Ghostbusters Peter Venkman & Slimer (41622) Official Images | website=thebrickfan.com | access-date=25 May 2018}} The set included Peter Venkman's Proton pack and Slimer's hot dogs.{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-brickheadz-ghostbusters-41622-peter-venkman-slimer-available-now/ | title= LEGO BrickHeadz Ghostbusters 41622 Peter Venkman & Slimer available now | website=Brick Fanatics | access-date=1 July 2018}}

Video games

= Lego Dimensions =

The crossover toys-to-life game Lego Dimensions (2015){{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/new-lego-game-leaks-1696710755|title=Lego Dimensions Announced, Uses Actual Lego Toys|first=Evan|last=Narcisse|date=9 April 2015|work=Kotaku|access-date=13 April 2015}}{{cite web | url =http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/10/8583417/lego-dimensions-leak-portal-dr-who-jurassic-world-the-simpsons| title = Portal, Doctor Who, The Simpsons and more confirmed for Lego Dimensions | date = 10 May 2015 | access-date = 11 May 2015 | work = Polygon }}{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/lego-nfc-toy-game/95614/news/new-ghostbusters-expansion-available-for-lego-dimensions | title= New Ghostbusters Expansion Available for LEGO Dimensions | website=IGN | date= 20 January 2016 | access-date=20 January 2016}} developed by Traveller's Tales features content based on both the original Ghostbusters and its 2016 remake.{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-launch-lego |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce the Launch of "LEGO Dimensions" |website=warnerbros.com |access-date= 27 September 2015}} A "level pack"{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/lego-nfc-toy-game/97328/news/new-level-pack-figures-coming-to-lego-dimensions | title= New Level Pack, Figures Coming to LEGO Dimensions | website=IGN | date= 15 March 2016 | access-date=15 March 2016}} includes an additional level that recreates the events of the original film and adds Peter Venkman{{efn|Upon completing the included level, players can use the Peter Venkman figure to also control the other three Ghostbusters (Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore) in the game.{{cite web |url=http://ghostbustersnews.com/2016/01/19/ghostbusters-pack-for-lego-dimensions-now-available/ |title=Ghostbusters Pack For Lego Dimensions Now Available! |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=19 January 2016 |access-date=19 January 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2015/09/17/lego-dimensions-launch-trailer/?sh=520e604d66b5 |title=Ghostbuster Egon Spengler Spotted In 'Lego Dimensions' Launch Trailer |website=Forbes |access-date= 17 September 2015}}}} as a playable character, with the unlockable ability to play as the other three Ghostbusters. A "story pack"{{cite web | url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-dimensions-ghostbusters-story-pack-demo/ | title= LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters Story Pack Demo | website=Brick fanatics | access-date=15 June 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://toysnbricks.com/new-wave-of-lego-dimensions-packs-now-available/ | title= New Wave of LEGO Dimensions Packs Now Available | website=toysnbricks.com | access-date=27 September 2016}} offers an extended six-level story campaign retelling the events of the 2016 film, and includes a playable Abby Yates,{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2016/06/09/new-ghostbusters-film-coming-to-lego-dimensions-more/ |title=Lego Dimensions adding new Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Goonies and more! |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=9 June 2016 |access-date=13 November 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/lego/138170-lego-dimensions-wave-6-in-pictures-gremlins-harry-potter-adventure-time-and-more|title=Lego Dimensions Wave 6 in pictures: Gremlins, Harry Potter, Adventure Time and more|author=Rik Henderson|date=July 7, 2016|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=September 7, 2020}}{{efn|Upon completing the included levels, players can use the Abby Yates figure to also control the other three Ghostbusters (Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann and Patty Tolan) in the game.}} who can also be used to play as the other three Ghostbusters. Additional "fun packs"{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/lego-nfc-toy-game/91374/news/gamescom-2015-lego-dimensions-to-feature-ghostbusters-level-and-fun-packs | title= Gamescom 2015: LEGO Dimensions to Feature Ghostbusters Level and Fun Packs | website=IGN | date= 6 August 2015 | access-date=6 August 2015}}{{cite web | url=https://sea.ign.com/lego-nfc-toy-game/89926/news/lego-dimensions-simpsons-ghostbusters-and-more-confirmed | title= LEGO Dimensions: Simpsons, Ghostbusters and More Confirmed | website=IGN | date= 3 June 2015 | access-date=3 June 2015}} add Slimer{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2016/05/10/slimer-now-available-in-lego-dimensions/ |title=Slimer now available in Lego Dimensions |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=10 May 2016 |access-date=13 November 2020}} and Stay Puft{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2016/03/15/stay-puft-marshmallow-man-midway-arcade-superman-more-come-to-lego-dimensions/ |title=Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Midway Arcade, Superman + more come to LEGO Dimensions! |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=15 March 2016 |access-date=13 November 2020}} as playable characters.{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-expansion-lego |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce The Expansion of "LEGO Dimensions" |website=warnerbros.com |access-date= 9 June 2016}}

= Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed =

The crossover online game Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed (2020), developed by Gameloft{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2020/07/01/ghostbusters-coming-to-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/ |title=Ghostbusters coming to LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=1 July 2020 |access-date=11 November 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/ghostbusters-join-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/ |title=Ghostbusters join LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed |website=Brick Fanatics |access-date= 23 July 2020}} and released exclusively for Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS devices on 27 February 2020,{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2020/07/14/all-four-ghostbusters-get-revealed-in-upcoming-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed-update/ |title=All four Ghostbusters revealed for upcoming LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed video game update |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=14 July 2020 |access-date=11 November 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2020/07/24/ghostbusters-update-now-live-for-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/ |title=Ghostbusters update now live for LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=24 July 2020 |access-date=11 November 2020}}{{Cite web|last=Meredith|first=Joe|date=25 July 2020|title=How to unlock the Ghostbusters in LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/083693/how-to-unlock-the-ghostbusters-in-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=14 November 2020|website=Pocketgamer}} includes Peter Venkman,{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2020/07/09/sneak-peek-of-ghostbusters-peter-venkman-in-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/ |title=Sneak peek at Ghostbusters Peter Venkman in LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=9 July 2020 |access-date=11 November 2020}} Ray Stanz,{{cite web |url=https://ghostbustersnews.com/2020/08/02/ray-stantz-has-been-unlocked-in-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/ |title=Ray Stantz has been unlocked in LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Jason |work=Ghostbusters News |date=2 August 2020 |access-date=11 November 2020}} Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore and Slimer{{Cite web|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=2020-07-25|title=The Ghostbusters Have Been Added To LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/the-ghostbusters-have-been-added-to-lego-legacy-heroes-unboxed/|access-date=2021-04-29|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|language=en}} as playable characters. They are the first licensed characters in the game.

Reception

The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (set number: 10274) was well received by David Cartlidge for Blocks magazine, who rated it 95/100 and opined that, "the finished vehicle is a perfect rendition of the source material and the complex curves, lines and fins of this classic vehicle are recreated masterfully."{{Cite journal|last=Cartlidge|first=David|date=2021|title=Ghostbusters Ecto-1|url=https://blocksmag.com/|journal=Blocks|volume=75|pages=36–41}}