LEGO Ghostbusters is a construction game for fans of the movie. This model of the headquarters located in a firehouse is a limited edition for collectors. Its purchase is exclusive, meaning that once you have it, its value increases since there are few Ghostbusters on the market.
This product is different from Lego Dimension Ghostbusters since the latter is a game, unlike the one we are analysing and showing as Lego 75827, which is a puzzle or a construction model with LEGO bricks. It also differs from the Ecto-1, which is the car they use for paranormal jobs and which we will also show.
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Lego Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters headquarters)
The base of the firehouse used as the headquarters of the Ghostbusters is a very well-crafted and truly exclusive piece. Its price is around €500, and it can be found for much more in different stores. We have seen it go up to €700, so the price differences are significant depending on where you buy it.
Why does the price of LEGO Ghostbusters vary?
The reason is very simple. If you go to the LEGO website you will find the product discontinued, making its value increase day by day.
But we can buy it as we say if you keep reading…
Indeed, its value lies in the fact that many of us are fans of the movie and would love to have the Ghostbusters firehouse model at home, and if it also comes with the detail that the LEGO brand puts into all its builds, the desire to have the 75827 model increases.
Not all is lost!
Although the manufacturer has discontinued it, we will buy Lego Ghostbusters from here:
Although the Lego Ghostbusters house is quite expensive, if you buy it from this other option it would cost even more:
Although both products are identical, if you look closely at the description on Amazon you will detect some differences.
The first is that the one we indicated first is cheaper because it is shipped from Spain.
It has all the descriptions and instructions in Spanish, indicating the characteristics of the Ghostbusters firehouse and the total number of pieces, which is 4634.
In the second case, although the descriptions are in Spanish, the title is in English, indicating that the shipment will be from outside Spain, which makes it more expensive since in other countries many things cost more due to the standard of living.
Another important point is the shipping costs. Lego Ghostbusters on the indicated Amazon (the cheapest) is €8, the shipping costs in the second case are €14.9, a small amount considering the total price of the 72827 model but, added to the price difference, it increases considerably.
It is clear that if you are Amazon Prime and all those things you can receive it for free, but there will be people who are not and will have to pay the shipping costs. In any case, we recommend that you choose the first option, that is, this.
What does Ghostbusters Lego 72827 contain?
There are many details of the house and the firehouse of the Ghostbusters that we love. One of them is the presence of Slimer, the ghost. In total, there are three ghost miniatures: Slimer + pink ghost + blue ghost.
The Ghostbusters firehouse is built with Lego’s plastic bricks, giving it dimensions of 36 x 46 x 38 cm (height x width x depth).
In addition to these, Lego Ghostbusters contains:
- 9 Ghostbusters figures:
- Peter Venkman.
- Raymond Stantz.
- Egon Spengler.
- Winston Zeddemore.
- Janine Melnitz.
- Dana Barrett.
- Louis Tully.
- Zombi driver.
- Library ghost with double face and wig (normal and terror).
- Ghosts:
- Slimer.
- Blue ghost.
- Pink ghost.
- Fire pole to slide down from the upper floor like firefighters when the alarm sounds.
- Laboratory.
- Transparent supports for the exterior: ghosts can be hung from them.
- Furniture and accessories:
- Alarm.
- Slime jars.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Toolbox.
- Computer.
- Phone.
- Magnifying glass.
- Camera.
- Reels.
- Video game.
- Toaster with slime.
- Fridge with frozen pizza.
And a lot of more accessories and details…
What do we like?
The amount of realistic details based on the movies. Everything is included, ensuring that no detail is missed.
Something we love about Lego toys and models is that the interior can be seen very easily. The firehouse can be opened, revealing the three floors of the Ghostbusters’ house. It has a support that allows the walls to slide outwards, leaving the firehouse open or closing it when you want. You will be able to do it without dismantling anything.
Another point to highlight is the number of pieces that LEGO 75827 brings. There are 4600 construction bricks and pieces, which assures us that we will spend several hours assembling the entire Ghostbusters scenario while enjoying it like children.
Also, the garage doors open, so we can put the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 car inside, which you can see here.
What age is it recommended for?
Since the Lego Ghostbusters set has many small pieces, the recommended age is from 16 years old. Many children would surely love this construction set, but they should always play with it accompanied by an adult. Additionally, due to its high price, it is quite likely that we, the parents, will acquire it for ourselves as it is really a collector’s piece for fans of the Ghostbusters movie.
Ghostbusters car
Although the car with the sirens they always use when going ghost hunting is not included, we always have the option to buy it separately to complete the entire Ghostbusters collection.
Since we are acquiring a special edition for collectors, for the Ghostbusters car it would be appropriate to do the same to match the level of detail and complement the firehouse, so a good option is the following:
And to top it off, if you want to make a difference, there are also lights for the firehouse. Although these LEDs are not original from Lego, they are fully compatible and at night or with the lights off, they give a super realistic and fantastic touch to the whole set:
Other categories and Lego construction sets
If you like animated series, there are also other fascinating categories of LEGO toys and models, full of colour and unmatched fun.
The Lego Simpsons House is a decorative house or a piece-based toy for fans of the animated TV series “The- The LEGO Friends houses are a fun game with many pieces to build and enjoy alone or with company. We
