BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron

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That's right thanks to a notification received from our own staff we've learned that Big Bad Toy Store has announced a new pre order for the Transformers/Ghostbusters crossover figure Ectotron! Be aware BBTS may just be the first to announce this pre order but this is definitely one you want to jump on if you missed out the first time. Ectotron sold out at most retailers especially as more issues of his debut comic title Transformers/Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron were released increasing his popularity. At this point Ectotron with his hit comic book and retro call back that tugs on so many fans' heartstrings is one of the top Transformers releases in an already remarkable year. He's currently listed at $41.99 and is expected December 2019.
Here's the rundown we received from BBTS:
"ECTOTRON
Transformers robots have always been -- More the Meets the Eye. Now, through the Transformers Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality. It is a world of constant change, where things are not what they seem. It is the world of the Transformers…and the Ghostbusters…a world of heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons…and ghosts!"

Just click HERE, the link above, or on the image of Ectotron to head to BBTS and order the 'Bot who get's 'em caught! Happy collecting out there and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

Credit(s): Big Bad Toy Store

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Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2041722)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2019 @ 8:30pm CDT

Go get him folks, he really is a great figure!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2043463)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 31st, 2019 @ 5:03pm CDT

Anyone taking their little 'bots out for some goodies? Scaring up some tricks tonight? Then just in time, we have a real treat for you, the newest galleries from Seibertron himself, of the fifth Ghostbuster, Ectronymous Diamatron, aka Ectotron! And we can't forget about the ghost with the most, Slimer! Feast your eyes on the teaser pictures below, then click on any of them to be taken to the full galleries of these two figures.

And while you're ghouling drooling over these pictures, why not pick up Ectotron from our sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store? They have a preorder for this popular figure up, and he's due to ship in December, just in time for the holidays which shall not be mentioned until after tonight.

Transformers X Ghostbusters Ectotron (135 images) - Voyager Class

Transformers X Ghostbusters Slimer (27 images) - Figurine

We at Seibertron wish you a scary good Hallowe'en! Stay safe out there if you're out tonight, and check back with Seibertron for upcoming galleries of a psychiatrist/G-d, the most effective Decepticon Leader ever, and another round of RIRFIB!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2043467)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 31st, 2019 @ 6:28pm CDT

they 110% nailed the Ghostbuster crossover stuff. The entire set of toys and comics are fantastic. Well worth it!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2043628)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 2nd, 2019 @ 5:19pm CDT

The Ghostbusters have been united!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2044515)
Posted by Seibertron on November 13th, 2019 @ 1:14pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The Ghostbusters have been united!

Love the pic.

Has there ever been a set of 3.75" Ghostbusters action figures, something along the lines of Marvel Universe, Star Wars or GI Joe?

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2044550)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 13th, 2019 @ 5:56pm CST

Seibertron wrote:Has there ever been a set of 3.75" Ghostbusters action figures, something along the lines of Marvel Universe, Star Wars or GI Joe?

Honestly no idea if there ever was a set, but this lego set really does a good job of duplicating it. It's a 4 pack available at walmart and such too, so it's readily available to find

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2044946)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 17th, 2019 @ 7:07pm CST

This is a sexy beast. Might be the best set of tooling for an Optimus Prime figure too, it is fantastic, and the accessories and paint work is fantastic!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045029)
Posted by Big Grim on November 19th, 2019 @ 6:33am CST

If ever I bought another of that mould, it would be this one. The Ghost Busters colour scheme works like a damned dream!

And is that a Pickle Brainstorm drawn in the background. He IS mad scientist enough I reckon!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045051)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 19th, 2019 @ 7:28pm CST

Big Grim wrote:If ever I bought another of that mould, it would be this one. The Ghost Busters colour scheme works like a damned dream!

And is that a Pickle Brainstorm drawn in the background. He IS mad scientist enough I reckon!

It does! The only bummer is he didn't come with an axe like the comic, but I am about to remedy that this week!

And yep, Pickle Brainstorm! from Robots with coffee on twitter!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045068)
Posted by Big Grim on November 20th, 2019 @ 7:32am CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And yep, Pickle Brainstorm! from Robots with coffee on twitter!

Haha! Dig it!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045116)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 20th, 2019 @ 6:17pm CST

Big Grim wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And yep, Pickle Brainstorm! from Robots with coffee on twitter!

Haha! Dig it!

He's the real dill!

Expecting my axe tomorrow, so hopefully pics to come tomorrow night!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045184)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 21st, 2019 @ 7:49pm CST

And with the axe, my Ghostbusters crew is complete! And I can't help but feel giddy with this

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2045204)
Posted by blackeyedprime on November 22nd, 2019 @ 6:31am CST

Wondering if a SS Beetle Bee and beastwars manterror might make a mash up into a real GB highway haunter.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2068119)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2020 @ 7:25pm CDT

4 of my 6 Ghostbusters dudes arrived today, which enabled me to finally pair up some movie accurate ghostbusters figures with the ecto-bots! They look quite good together

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2068148)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 16th, 2020 @ 1:15am CDT

I love that you include Crosswise in the group. That is perfect.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2068185)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on June 16th, 2020 @ 2:28pm CDT

I hate myself that it took me a minute to figure out why Crosswise was there. :lol:

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2068227)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 16th, 2020 @ 6:55pm CDT

If it makes you feel any better, I didn't know anything about Crosswise 18 months ago. ScottyP gave me the idea for him, and he's been a perfect fit

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2078069)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2020 @ 12:03pm CDT

Ghostbustin' the Ghostscreamer

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2080030)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 13th, 2020 @ 3:49pm CDT

With the addition of a Ghost Starscream, my Ghostbusters shelf is finally complete

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2090585)
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 24th, 2020 @ 6:29am CST

New packaging photo, looks pretty bad buy that could just be because ectotrons robot mode is a bit pants. Hasbros packaging has been pretty good so dunno why this looks off

https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/kapow ... _tn__=EH-R

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2090817)
Posted by aronjlove on December 28th, 2020 @ 8:40am CST

Huh, Target is shipping the new Ecto-1 already. Boy, this was not expected :BANG_HEAD:

for once they were close to their expected date of delivery.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2090895)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 29th, 2020 @ 10:02am CST

aronjlove wrote:Huh, Target is shipping the new Ecto-1 already. Boy, this was not expected for once they were close to their expected date of delivery.

Did you get a shipping notice? I'm still waiting on mine

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2090901)
Posted by aronjlove on December 29th, 2020 @ 10:17am CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
aronjlove wrote:Huh, Target is shipping the new Ecto-1 already. Boy, this was not expected for once they were close to their expected date of delivery.

Did you get a shipping notice? I'm still waiting on mine

shipnotice.png

Yup, yesterday morning.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2090903)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 29th, 2020 @ 10:19am CST

Nice, then mine should be coming soon too. I gotta make sure there is enough room on my GB shelf for a 2nd Ectotron too. Maybe I'll keep one in alt mode

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092061)
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2021 @ 11:48pm CST

Fellow Seibertron D-Maximus Primal has sent us some images of the new Ectotron figure with comparisons to the old figure and other crossover figures. He also described the main differences for us and gave a quick review:

You have a brand new and very stylish head sculpt, complete with a faceplate and some nice goggles. It's really nice, better than the original.

There is also retooling done to the legs. The ladder switched sides, and there are new molded bits to accommodate the switch while removing the ladder mounts on the original side.

The deco is inspired by the upcoming Ghostbusters Afterlife film, which was originally coming out last summer but was pushed a year. It's highly anticipated. The new Ectotron features a dirtier white, along the lines of the Star Wars Black Series Remnant Stormtrooper colors, as well as decent rust paint, cracked logos, and even a new logo and rear license plate deco.

It comes with an unpainted Slimer like the original, but also includes a new blue ghost from the upcoming movie.

Overall, it's a very nice new take on Eck. I would say the head outshines the original. And while the rust paint apps could use work, it does have a nice worm feel to it.

I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in Ghostbusters, and even someone who has the original Ectotron. It's a good mold, and I really enjoy both takes on Eck that we've gotten.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092087)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2021 @ 8:25am CST

Having him in hand, he is a really nice figure. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested and likes Ghostbusters. The new head sculpt is really cool!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092099)
Posted by joevill on January 8th, 2021 @ 9:31am CST

love it!

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092113)
Posted by roughhouse on January 8th, 2021 @ 10:23am CST

Just picked mine up from Target in St. Charles, Illinois. I had to ask for him as they were still in the back. They had a couple left according to the sales associate. Looks great.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092186)
Posted by Cheetron on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:32pm CST

I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092187)
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2021 @ 6:53pm CST

Cheetron wrote:I really want one but I'm not willing to pay $60 for a deluxe figure.

Good thing it's a Voyager

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2092188)
Posted by First-Aid on January 8th, 2021 @ 7:46pm CST

I love everything about these pictures.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2094068)
Posted by aronjlove on January 31st, 2021 @ 11:33am CST

Freaking Ectotron is Awesome! Made my weekly run and saw him on the shelf in a Target. Not sure if it was intentional but they placed the Ghostbusters next to the Transformers and Ectotron got a retail crossover as well :lol:

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Here he got called in to deal with the ghost of Optimus Prime.

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And finally, here he is with da bois.

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Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2094126)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2021 @ 6:25am CST

I wish they hadn't raised the price so much, but he is awesome. I love both my Ectos

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2104761)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT

These 3 still look great together

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136302)
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 12:14pm CDT

Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136309)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 2:05pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's NOW "on clearance" at 76$can.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136320)
Posted by Overcracker on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:33pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136321)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2022 @ 3:40pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

Just to correct a typo, it's NOW on "clearance" at 76$CAN at Toys R Us. The price will never, ever go lower than that. That's 59$US, meaning your regular price.

You will pay 30$US. That's CHEAPER than regular voyager price for here. Hell, that's DELUXE priced (or cheaper even than deluxe price). Consider yourself privileged.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136337)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 21st, 2022 @ 6:16pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I really like the mold so go for it.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136512)
Posted by Overcracker on June 23rd, 2022 @ 1:59pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

I say go for it even if it's just to flip it.

To put things in perspective, that thing was normally 110$can over here. It's not "on clearance" at 76$can.

Thanks. Good point.

Just to correct a typo, it's NOW on "clearance" at 76$CAN at Toys R Us. The price will never, ever go lower than that. That's 59$US, meaning your regular price.

You will pay 30$US. That's CHEAPER than regular voyager price for here. Hell, that's DELUXE priced (or cheaper even than deluxe price). Consider yourself privileged.

Well, its here:

ectotron.jpg

Will see if I open it or not.

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2136543)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 23rd, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:Question, is Ectotron (silver chest version) worth $30?
I just stumbled onto one on clearance (54% off) sealed in box, for $30 *Free Shipping), and wondering if I should take the plunge or not.

Any Advice?

Is he worth that?

Oh he is very worth it. Ectotron remains my favorite of the crossover figures, he is a lot of fun. The proton pack alone is wonderful and the way it works is great. I love both versions

Re: BBTS Announces New Pre Order, Second Chance for Transformers Ectotron (2159462)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2023 @ 11:08am CDT

finally got my Ghostbusters set back up at last, and the group, including the Ectotrons, Prime, and ghostscream, all look great. this is one of my favorite little collections