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 Ben Parker

The New Lego “Ghostbusters” ECTO-1 Is Bigger Than My Head

The New Lego “Ghostbusters” ECTO-1 Is Bigger Than My Head

In case you missed it, Lego recently debuted its largest, most-detailed version of the iconic ECTO-1 vehicle from the upcoming installation of the Ghostbusters movie franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Measuring 18 inches long, 8 inches high, and 6 inches wide, this thing is bigger than my head. (Yes, I used tape measure to compare and the […]

 The News Wheel

Review: The New ‘Ghostbusters’ and Ecto-1

Review: The New ‘Ghostbusters’ and Ecto-1

This weekend, the new Ghostbusters reboot finally made it into theaters. Before the film even hit the screen, it was ridiculed by fans upset that a studio would think such a classic would need to be remade. When it was announced that the new team of ghoul fighters would be all women, the uproar grew […]

 The News Wheel

Ghostbuster Fans Caught a Ride in the Ecto-1 Thanks to Lyft

Ghostbuster Fans Caught a Ride in the Ecto-1 Thanks to Lyft

Ghost hunting is hard business, especially if you don’t have a ride. So, if you’re on your way to catch yourself some ghosts, but don’t have an Ecto-1 like Ghostbusters do, who ya gonna call? Lyft. Yeah, we wouldn’t have expected that to be the answer to that question either. But there you have it. […]

 The News Wheel

British Fan Builds His Own Ghostbusters Ecto-1

British Fan Builds His Own <em>Ghostbusters</em> Ecto-1

We love Ghostbusters at The News Wheel. When the new Ecto-1 was unveiled earlier this month for the upcoming  movie, our whole office had to debate what kind of car exactly it was built with (our money is on the Cadillac Fleetwood). Clearly we ain’t afraid of no ghosts! As dedicated fans, we had to […]

 The News Wheel

Ghostbusters News: What Kind of Car Is the New Ecto-1?

<i>Ghostbusters</i> News: What Kind of Car Is the New Ecto-1?

The News Wheel investigates what make and model the new Ghostbusters mobile is.

Paul Feig, director of the new Ghostbusters reboot set to release next summer, just released an image of the brand new Ecto-1 vehicle over Twitter. When he did, speculation about the new vehicle’s make and model exploded across the internet. At the moment, no official confirmation of the vehicle’s model or year has been released. However, […]

 Kyle Johnson

Director of Ghostbusters Reboot Unveils New Ecto-1 Photo

Director of <em>Ghostbusters</em> Reboot Unveils New Ecto-1 Photo

The times, they are a’changing, and that means that in this topsy-turvy world of ours, we’ll soon be treated to a new Ghostbusters film with an all-female team and a new Ecto-1. Mass hysteria! What’s next? Forty years of darkness? Earthquakes? Volcanoes? The dead rising from the grave? Human sacrifice? Dogs and cats living together? […]

 The News Wheel

Buy A Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES Console For Just $500

Buy A Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES Console For Just $500

The original Ectomobile, or Ecto-1 – a modified 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor – has joined the ranks of James Bond’s Aston Martin and Marty McFly’s time-travelling DeLorean as one of the most iconic movie cars of all time. Sadly, like both of those other legendary vehicles, obtaining one of these classic custom Caddies will cost collectors […]

 Kyle Johnson

An Average, Terrified New Yorker Reviews the Ecto-1

An Average, Terrified New Yorker Reviews the Ecto-1

(Read in your best New Yorker accent)   This past Friday, a slithering two ton beast that seemed to be neither totally flora nor fauna suddenly appeared on the court at a New York Knicks preseason contest against the Charlotte Bobcats.  This led to the untimely ingestion of most of those sitting in the front […]

 Aaron Widmar

Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes

Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes

Automotive costumes for gearheads young and old

Picking a clever Halloween costume that will impress your friends without costing you an arm and a leg (unless that’s the look you’re going for) can be a challenge. And going to the costume store to buy an outfit limits you to whatever blockbuster movie and pop culture references are trending. Whatever happened to clever costumes for […]

 Whitney Russell

How to Clean Your Car’s License Plate

How to Clean Your Car’s License Plate

Washing your vehicle by hand is a great way to thoroughly clean your car’s exterior — but don’t forget to give the license plate the attention it deserves. Here is the proper way to clean a license plate to keep it looking like new. Simplify Service: Schedule a maintenance appointment for your vehicle here Gather […]

 The News Wheel

The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron

The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron

Even for a car, this thing is well-traveled.

The Red Baron is the only Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman ever painted Signal Red.

 Zachary Berry

“Ghostbusters” and “Transformers” Franchises Collide with New Ectotron “Transformers” Figure

“Ghostbusters” and “Transformers” Franchises Collide with New Ectotron “Transformers” Figure

The latest Autobot to join Optimus Prime's ranks transforms into the classic Ecto-1 Vehicle from the original "Ghostbusters" film

The Transformers and Ghostbusters are two of the largest and most influential franchises from the 1980s. If these two franchises joined forces, it would be a dream come true for many nostalgic fans. Hasbro is now making that dream a reality with its Ecto-1 Transformers figure. Tips for Driving at Night: Night driving tips every […]

 Kimiko Kidd

5 of the Coolest Cadillacs in Cinema

5 of the Coolest Cadillacs in Cinema

With a legacy of power and luxury, Cadillacs are a natural pick for the silver screen. They’re versatile, too — they’ve served as everything from ghost-busting hero cars to wasteland warlord chariots. Let’s take a cruise though cinema history and see five of the coolest Cadillacs ever featured on film. Smart Sophistication: Cadillac Super Cruise […]

 The News Wheel

What Famous Cars Are in That Walmart Commercial?

What Famous Cars Are in That Walmart Commercial?

How many of the movie and TV cars did you recognize?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … film awards season! The Golden Globe awards kicked it off last weekend and, in a couple of months, the road will have led us to the prestigious Academy Awards. In the meantime, film nerds everywhere are indulging in their love of cinema by reflecting on their […]

 Zachary Berry

Dodge Designer Releases Concept Art for the Dodge Demon’s Logo

Dodge Designer Releases Concept Art for the Dodge Demon’s Logo

Dodge considered several demonic designs before settling on a sigil for its drag-racing Challenger variant

With its incredible capabilities and performance on the drag strip, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is easily one of the most iconic cars to come out of the past decade. One of the Demon’s most iconic features is the iconography that adorns the vehicle: a custom Dodge Demon badge. The badge itself has several similarities […]

 Ben Parker

Cena vs. Hasselhoff: Who Will Star in the Latest ‘Knight Rider’ Reboot?

Cena vs. Hasselhoff: Who Will Star in the Latest ‘Knight Rider’ Reboot?

Will the Hoff reprise his famous role or will John Cena take his place?

In September of 1982, Knight Rider premiered on NBC, starring David Hasselhoff as police detective-turned-F.L.A.G. field agent Michael Knight. The Foundation for Law and Government (F.L.A.G.) was a high-tech organization led by billionaire Wilton Knight. The affluent man selected Michael as his primary agent, changed his last name to Knight, and provided him with a […]

 Aaron Widmar

Dice Drivin’ Review: Press Your Luck in This Fast-Paced, 8-Bit Car Racing Game

Dice Drivin’ Review: Press Your Luck in This Fast-Paced, 8-Bit Car Racing Game

    Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card […]

 The News Wheel

Jeep Wrangler JK LEGO Model Submitted to the LEGO Ideas Project

Jeep Wrangler JK LEGO Model Submitted to the LEGO Ideas Project

Definitely high up on the list of most common dream jobs is “Professional LEGO Designer.” Many people, both young and old, would cherish the opportunity to create official LEGO sets. Honestly, who wouldn’t love to be paid for playing with LEGO bricks every day? Of course, with the position of LEGO Designer being such a sought-after […]

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