LEGO SET 10274 - Alternate build | ECTO-1

Creative Transformations: 6 Inspiring Alternate Builds for LEGO Set 10274-1 ECTO-1

From its unmistakable siren to its vintage chassis, the LEGO Icons ECTO-1 captures the essence of Ghostbusters’ high-octane paranormal pursuits. Yet, beneath those gleaming panels lies a hidden treasure trove of pieces just waiting to be reassembled into entirely new creations. Imagine the retro curves of 1950s cruisers, legendary race cars, sci-fi starfighters and even time-traveling DeLoreans—all emerging from the same core inventory. That’s the beauty of building with LEGO: a single set can spark dozens of unique models limited only by your imagination.

In these pages, we delve into six standout custom builds that transform the familiar ECTO-1 into fresh mechanical marvels. You’ll explore:

• Convertible Cruiser (1959): A sleek drop-top homage to 1950s American automotive flair.

• Custom Porsche 911 RSR: A high-performance racer, tuned and primed for the track.

• Citroën DS 19 B-Model: A French automotive icon reborn with the ECTO-1’s parts.

• 1984 Ecto-1: A modernized take on the Ghostbusters’ ride, blending vintage lines with contemporary styling.

• ECTO Wing Starfighter: A daring sci-fi craft that soars beyond terrestrial bounds.

• DeLorean – Back to the Future: The ultimate time-machine mashup, fusing two pop-culture legends into one.

Each of these MOCs (My Own Creations) repurposes the exact parts from set 10274-1, proving that with some creativity and clever engineering, the Ghostbusters’ ambulance can become virtually anything. Whether you’re craving automotive nostalgia, high-speed thrills, or interstellar adventure, there’s an alternate build here to ignite your next project. Read on to see how six talented builders have unlocked new potential in the ECTO-1’s brick palette—and prepare to be inspired for your own custom creation.

Alternate Builds Gallery

Convertible Cruiser (1959)

By Sato Bricks
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-69658/Sato%20Bricks/convertible-cruiser-1959-10274-alternaterebrick/

Custom Porsche 911 RSR

By buildme
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-116638/buildme/custom-porsche-911-rsr/

Citroën DS 19 – 10274 Ecto-1 B-Model

By tmunz
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-75532/tmunz/citroen-ds-19-10274-ecto-1-b-model/

10274 – 1984 Ecto-1

By PsychoWard666
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-80843/PsychoWard666/10274-1984-ecto-1/

10274-1 ECTO Wing Starfighter

By emil_mu
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-100097/emil_mu/10274-1-ecto-wing-starfighter/

10274 DeLorean – Back to the Future

By TheBrickArtist
Get the instructions at https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83849/TheBrickArtist/10274-delorean-back-to-the-future/

These six models demonstrate the endless potential locked within your ECTO-1’s parts. Whether you’re after classic car elegance, motorsport performance, continental chic, or a jump to hyperspace, let these creations guide your next build—and maybe invent the seventh masterpiece yourself!