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LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1 vs LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.

By the numbers

The spec sheet.

Metric LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1 LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 2,352 3,601WINS
MSRP $199.99WINS $259.99
Price per piece $0.09 $0.07WINS
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Ghostbusters fans, classic-car enthusiasts, and Icons collectors expanding their vehicle fleet. Space enthusiasts, NASA fans, and Icons collectors who want a vertical display centerpiece without the architectural bulk.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

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)

LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

Pros

  • 1m of vertical display height — the tallest LEGO space set ever made
  • Iconic orange-and-white SLS livery in actual brick colour, not stickers
  • Removable Orion spacecraft sub-build at the top
  • Mobile launcher tower with detailed servicing arms
  • Booster separation stages display modes

Cons

  • Vertical footprint demands 1m+ of ceiling clearance
  • Mobile launcher tower is tall and tip-prone — anchor it
  • Some sticker work on the SLS livery panels

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1

$199.99

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LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

$259.99

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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.