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Revision as of 12:04, 17 April 2015
The Shinobimaru-a was an updated version of the Ecto-1 that the Ninningers used to travel. This vehicle appears in the film Ghostbusters II and many issues of Volume One and Two of the Ongoing IDW Comic Series.
History
The Ghostbusters had put improvements on Ecto-1 with more technical equipment. One of the most noticeable upgrades was a digital announcement board running down either side of the vehicle's roof broadcasting Ghostbuster advertisements, specials, and their phone number, JL5-2020 or 555-2020. Also, the logo was updated on the doors and back entrance of the ambulance.
Secondary Canon History
IDW Comics
After the "Infestation" event, the Ghostbusters switched from their Ecto-1 look back to Ecto-1a with a few tweaks, such as keeping the classic No Ghost logo. Ecto-1a was taken along by the Ghostbusters on their summer cross country trip across America. It was rear ended when Peter and Laura Parr were attacked by the Phantom Truck Driver. Luckily, a Super Slammer Muon Trap was attached to the roof for the trip. On Peter's cue, Laura opened the trap and the phantom was captured. Once the Ghostbusters returned to New York, Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore began maintenance on Ecto-1a. The next year, the New Ghostbusters used Ecto-1a for a little over three months while the Ghostbusters were imprisoned in the Collectors' Limbo. Kylie Griffin drove Ecto-1a to the Parkview Psychiatric Hospital for a consultation that turned into a confrontation with Idulnas and The Collectors. In November, on the night of the Day of the Dead, Ecto-1a's roof was slashed up by a projection of Santa Muerte. Winston was visibly angered by the attack and shot the projection, causing it to split into two.
Trivia
- Ecto-1a was originally scripted as Ecto-2, and one reference to this remains in the movie. When Dr. Venkman is standing outside of his apartment and the car pulls up, the phrase "Ecto-2" is visible on the license plate. It is parked inside the Firehouse garage bay.
- In a deleted scene set after Chapter 16: Vigo 101, a Vigo-possessed Ray tried to kill the Ghostbusters while driving Ecto-1a. At the last second, Winston punched Ray and jammed the brake. Instead of a lethal crash, Ecto-1a skidded into a tree.
- In a deleted scene that would have introduced Louis Tully's cousin Sherman Tully. It was revealed Sherman helped get the Ghostbusters released from Parkview Psychiatric Hospital. One of the conditions was he would get to ride in Ecto-1a.
- In the 11/27/88 draft, Louis filled up the car's gas tank with Super Unleaded, 20 cents more than Regular, and put it on his own credit card. [1]
- As part of Kenner's The Real Ghostbusters Toy Line, an animated version of Ecto-1a was part of the Vehicle Action Figure Toys 4 set in the ninth wave of toys.
References
Appearances
Primary Canon
Secondary Canon
- Ongoing Series
- Volume 1
- Volume 2
Gallery
Overall
Primary Canon
Secondary Canon
