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LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1 vs LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull

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 Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull
Rating 5/5WINS 4/5
Pieces 2,352WINS 577
MSRP $199.99 $79.99WINS
Price per piece $0.09WINS $0.14
Verdict Must buy Recommended
Best for Ghostbusters fans, classic-car enthusiasts, and Icons collectors expanding their vehicle fleet. Builders who want the museum-skeleton vibe in a single-piece display; fans of the retired [Dinosaur Fossils](/reviews/dinosaur-fossils) who can't find a copy.

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 Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull

Pros

  • Movie-accurate T. rex skull anatomy in LEGO scale
  • Printed footprint tile on the base — most underappreciated detail in the set
  • Articulated jaw — can be staged open or closed
  • Modern reissue of the [Dinosaur Fossils](/reviews/dinosaur-fossils) skeleton concept at a single-piece price point

Cons

  • Single skull only — no full skeleton like the original 21320
  • Display base is smaller than the build deserves
  • Lighting matters more than for any other set in the lineup

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1

$199.99

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LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull

$79.99

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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.