Ghost Pirate Captain - Ghost / Silver-Light Gray Face
pi096 · Pirates
Pirates II · 2009
Figure ID
pi096
Theme
Pirates
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. Exclusively released in one set during the short-lived Pirates II wave of 2009.
Head
Light Bluish Gray with a ghost face print: white glowing eyes with orange pupils, black ragged eyebrows, and a bared-teeth skeletal grin. It is a single-sided print.
Torso
Dark Bluish Gray vest over a tan shirt with a light bluish gray cravat/scarf. Features metallic silver button printing and a brown belt with a silver buckle. Arms are Medium Blue with Blue hands.
Legs
Asymmetrical design: Black hip and left leg, with a reddish brown peg leg on the right side. No printing is present on the legs.
Accessories
As shown in the image, the figure is missing its original accessories which include a black pirate bicorne hat with a skull and crossbones print, a trans-neon green scimitar, and a translucent green 'chain' element.
Color Scheme
A ghostly palette of Light and Dark Bluish Gray, accented by Medium Blue arms and a Reddish Brown peg leg for a classic nautical undead look.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head and torso. The torso features intricate details like the folds in the cravat and the texture of the vest, typical of the 2009-era design leap.
Variants
None of this specific character, though it serves as a spiritual successor to classic 1990s Ghost minifigures and a predecessor to the 2017 Silent Mary ghost pirates.
Condition Notes
The peg leg is a common stress point. Blue hands and medium blue arms are prone to cracking at the wrists and elbows over time. The silver printing on the torso can rub off with heavy play.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $12.00 - $18.00; Used (Incomplete as pictured): $7.00 - $10.00; New/Sealed value is tied to set 6243.
Price (New)
The figure was included in set 6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty, which retailed for $99.99 USD in 2009.
Compatible Sets
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty (2009)
Character Background
An undead captain or high-ranking ghostly officer haunting the seas in the 2009 reboot of the Pirates theme. He is often interpreted as a ghostly rival to Captain Brickbeard.
Design Notes
Notable for using the Medium Blue arm color which is somewhat rare for the theme. The peg leg piece is a classic mold first introduced in the early 90s, used here in Reddish Brown.
Similar Minifigures
pi115 Ghost Pirate, pi153 Captain Salazar, and the 1990 classic glow-in-the-dark Ghost (gen001).
Collectibility
High for Pirate enthusiasts. The 2009 Pirates line was a bridge between classic era and modern design, making it a favorite for 'nostalgia-modern' collectors.
History
Released during the 20th anniversary of the Pirates theme (1989-2009), this figure represented LEGO's return to the theme after years of dormancy.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a 'ghost,' this specific head piece does not glow in the dark, unlike the classic 1990s ghosts. The Medium Blue arms are meant to evoke a cold, spectral skin tone.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a shipwreck MOC or alongside the 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty. Use ultraviolet lighting to make the trans-neon green accessories pop.
Modification Potential
The head is popular for fantasy MOCs such as wraiths or zombies. The torso is excellent for generic 18th-century civilian or sailor customs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, atmospheric minifigure that perfectly captures the 'Ghost Pirate' aesthetic. In its current state (missing hat and sword), it loses about 40% of its collector value but remains a great play piece.