10 Inspiring Ghostbusters LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas
Phantom Bricks: 10 Ghostbusters-Inspired LEGO MOCs to Haunt Your Collection
There’s something undeniably thrilling about capturing the supernatural in solid brick and mortar. From the glowing green ectoplasm that pulses through the air to the imposing silhouette of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man towering over your cityscape, Ghostbusters-themed builds blend nostalgia, playfulness, and engineering ingenuity. Whether you’re recreating the iconic Ecto-1 with working lights and sound, crafting a miniature ghost trap that actually opens and closes, or sculpting a hero-sized proton pack ready to smack a specter, Ghostbusters MOCs invite builders of all skill levels to embrace their inner parapsychologist.
Imagine the gentle hum of Power Functions motors hidden beneath a scale-perfect Ecto-1 chassis, the flicker of LEDs illuminating a brick-built PKE-meter’s flipping wings, or the satisfying “click” as a translucent minifigure ghost falls into a custom-built trap. These projects challenge you to balance aesthetic accuracy—hazard-striped hazard plates, trans-neon green tubing, and classic firehouse façades—with robust building techniques that withstand play (or a stray proton-stream nudge). They beckon you to experiment: use negative space and clear rods to suggest a ghost’s ethereal form, repurpose hoses and clips to mimic proton pack tubing, or splice Technic liftarms for moving trap doors.
Beyond the mechanics, Ghostbusters MOCs tap into collaborative storytelling. A diorama could place your Friends of the Library Bookmobile next to downtown New York’s haunted real estate, or juxtapose Slimer floating through a BrickHeadz room. You might swap minifig heads and torsos to create personalized Ghostbusters teams—perhaps featuring local LEGO-obsessed friends in tan flight suits. Ultimately, these builds are as much about atmosphere and fun as they are about ingenuity: the perfect fusion of LEGO’s endless possibilities with the most famous paranormal investigators of the big screen.
Tips on How to Build Your Ghostbusters MOCs
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Embrace Trans-Green & Clear Elements
Use transparent neon-green bricks and clear rods to simulate glowing slime or ghostly apparitions. -
Integrate LEDs & Power Functions
Plan space for battery boxes and LEDs—especially inside the PKE-meter or firehouse windows—to bring your scene to life. -
Master Negative Space
Break up solid walls with brackets and inverted plates to suggest spectral forms or containment grids. -
Prioritize Structural Integrity
Reinforce tall builds (like the Stay Puft or HQ tower) with Technic pins and liftarms hidden inside. -
Modularize for Play
Build floors or trap mechanisms in removable sections so you can access interiors and swap out minifigs. -
Customize with Stickers or Prints
Create your own hazard stripes, Ghostbusters logos, or equipment labels using printable sticker sheets. -
Repurpose Common Parts
Hoses can become proton pack tubing, cheese slopes can form ghost-trap grips, and black bars can mimic antennae. -
Scale Thoughtfully
Decide early if you’re doing micro, minifig, or large-scale; each scale brings different challenges and aesthetic rewards. -
Plan for Movement
If you want a working trap door or flipping wings, build mockups early to confirm hinge tolerances. -
Have Fun with Variations
Swap out colors, change minifig crews, or mix and match builds (e.g., attach the PKE-meter to the HQ façade) to keep ideas fresh.
Ideas for Types of Ghostbusters MOCs
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Ecto-1 Variations
Micro builds, Speed Champions scale, minifig scale with motorized wheels. -
Stay Puft Sculptures
BrickHeadz, maxi-fig formats, or towering brick sculptures. -
Ghost Traps & Containment Units
Functional trap doors, light-up power indicators, or dioramas of the containment grid. -
PKE-Meter Gadgets
Mini-builds with flipping antennae, LED-backlit screens. -
Ghostbusters Firehouse HQ
Modular firehouse with removable floors, interior detailing, and rooftop landing pads. -
Iconic Ghost Characters
Slimer in translucent green, Stay Puft variants, or customized Boogieman busts. -
Proton Pack Displays
Wall-mounted packs, rack-style storage with removable pieces. -
Interactive Dioramas
New York City street scene under siege, complete with lampposts, hydrants, and fleeing civilians. -
Maxi-Fig Busts
Life-size busts of the four Ghostbusters, perfect for mantlepiece display. -
Haunted Building Shells
Abandoned brownstones or townhouses with hidden ghosts peeking through trans-panels.
Featured Models
Below are ten standout Ghostbusters MOCs. Click “Get the instructions” to dive into building your own supernatural spectacle!
Gноsтbusters PKE-meter – with flipping wings – Afterlife, Frozen Empire and 1984
Designer: reckless_glitch
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-97668
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Designer: BrickFab Creations
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-110054
ECTO-1 RC Upgrade (LEGO 10274) – motorization MOD ghost-busters
Designer: reckless_glitch
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-64578
1959 Cadillac – Ecto-1
Designer: firefabric
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-168757
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Designer: BrentWaller
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-117305
Ghostbusters Headquarter V1
Designer: Sergio512
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-1718
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man – Brickheadz
Designer: EdgarGuacs
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-142966
Ghostbuster Egon Spengler Maxi-Fig
Designer: BrentWaller
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-156034
Ghostbusters Mini Classic Trap MOC
Designer: Majordeets
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-170733
1984 Ghost Trap
Designer: PcFixItMan
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-182462
