Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine vs LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10300
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
The 1.21-gigawatt build. Three configurations, every callback from the films, and a minifig Marty and Doc that actually look like Marty and Doc.
Set #10274
LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
The Ecto-1. Working sirens (visual). Equipment bay. Proton packs. The most accurate Ghostbusters LEGO set ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine | LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,872 | 2,352WINS |
| MSRP | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.11 | $0.09WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | BTTF fans, 80s nostalgia builders, and anyone who wants a small-footprint Icons set with serious display energy. | Ghostbusters fans, classic-car enthusiasts, and Icons collectors expanding their vehicle fleet. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Back to the Future Time Machine
Pros
- Three movie-accurate configurations (BTTF1 road, BTTF2 hover, BTTF3 rail)
- Marty and Doc minifigs are the best versions LEGO has ever made
- Mr. Fusion, hover wheels, time-circuit display — every iconic detail is in there
- Compact footprint — fits a small shelf, unlike most Icons cars
- Easy 5–7 hour build, perfect for a weekend
Cons
- Hover-mode wheel swap takes 60 seconds and isn't elegant
- Side-vent stickers are unforgiving if you've never applied LEGO stickers before
- The flux capacitor light kit isn't included (third-party only)
LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Pros
- Iconic 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1 silhouette with movie-accurate proportions
- Working sirens (visual rotation, not lit)
- Equipment bay with proton packs, ghost trap, and PKE meter
- Opening doors, hood, and trunk for full interior access
- Roof-mounted equipment is removable for transport-mode display
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a vehicle, not a vignette)
- Some sticker work on the side panels and windows
- Size demands a wider shelf than the [Land Rover Defender](/reviews/land-rover)
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.