I was planning to avoid Prime Day deals but this one absurd LEGO discount changed that

official promotional art for the Lego Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
(Image credit: Lego)

Prime Day 2023 falls on Tuesday, October 11, and Wednesday, October 12 (ie, right now) and is home to all kinds of deals that are great for movie buffs.

Themed LEGO sets are regularly included in Amazon's lineup, and are always a solid pick-up ahead of the holiday season. I was planning on skipping Prime Day Deals this year to try and save some cash and stop myself from making any big impulse buys... but I've spotted one particularly good LEGO Ghostbusters deal that might ruin my spending resolution.

Typically, LEGO sets see discounts of between 15% and 25% at this time of year. However, Amazon UK currently has the LEGO replica of one of Hollywood's coolest-ever cars (second to the DeLorean, obviously) available for nearly £70 less than the asking price.

As a certified movie nerd (and someone who loves unwinding away from my screen by building some LEGO), I've already got a fair few pint-size replicas from some of my favorite franchises sitting around the house. I've always wanted to spend several hours putting together one of the more complicated sets (including that 6,167-piece LEGO replica of Rivendell), but some of the sky-high asking prices on the more complex builds have regularly put me off.

Unfortunately for my wallet, this massive discount on the ECTO-1 is proving very difficult to resist picking up, especially since it's cheaper than the already-discounted prices at other retailers like Argos or Smyths.

LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1: was £209.99now £141.98 (save 32%)

LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1: was £209.99, now £141.98 (save 32%)
At 32% off, this replica of the ECTO-1 from the comedy classic is a perfect pick-up for movie fans looking to take a mindful break from the big screen. The set comes with 2352 pieces to put together and is packed with plenty of details like the extending gunner seat and the launchable ghost trap.

If you (or someone you know) are also a big LEGO fan, but Ghostbusters isn't your jam, fear not: there are plenty more LEGO sets on sale during Prime Day. Here are just a few more of the best offers that I've spotted so far:

LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker:was $169.99now $118.99 (save 30%)

LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker: was $169.99, now $118.99 (save 30%)
This LEGO Star Wars set is either perfect as a display piece, or for anyone who wants to recreate the Battle of Hoth (one of Star Wars' best-ever battles). It features posable legs, and spring-loaded blasters and provides a handy storage alternative for some of your Imperial minifigs thanks to the foldout side-panels.

LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster:was $549.99now $299.99 (save 45%)

LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster: was $549.99, now $299.99 (save 45%)
Whilst this is still an expensive set, this impressive, 4,049-piece Marvel display piece is sure to delight hardcore Marvel fans, and this 45% price cut is an even bigger discount than the ECTO-1 car. 

LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Castle:was £129.99now £82.33 (save 37%)

LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Castle: was £129.99, now £82.33 (save 37%)
This is just one of many LEGO Harry Potter sets on offer at Amazon UK. With it, you can reenact Harry's duel with the basilisk in Hogwarts' Chamber of Secrets. And if you're after an exclusive extra, this set also includes an exclusive gold Voldemort minifigure.

LEGO The Batman Batmobile:was £89.99now £56.10 (save 38%)

LEGO The Batman Batmobile: was £89.99, now £56.10 (save 38%)
This awesome LEGO Technic set is a true-to-life replica of R-Batz's souped-up muscle car batmobile from Matt Reeves' most recent Caped Crusader flick and features everything from opening doors and hoods, to moving pistons and a flaming exhaust. 

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Martin Shore
Staff Writer at WhatToWatch.com

Martin was a Staff Writer with WhatToWatch.com, where he produced a variety of articles focused on the latest and greatest films and TV shows. Now he works for our sister site Tom's Guide in the same role.

Some of his favorite shows are What We Do In The Shadows, Bridgerton, Gangs of London, The Witcher, Doctor Who, and Ghosts. When he’s not watching TV or at the movies, Martin’s probably still in front of a screen playing the latest video games, reading, or watching the NFL.

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