Pharaoh's Quest - Mummy / Amset-Ra's Guard
cas475 · Pharaoh's Quest
Ancient Egypt Adventure · 2011
Figure ID
cas475
Theme
Pharaoh's Quest
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White head with black and red printing depicting exposed mummy wrappings and a scary, grinning skeletal expression, topped with a pearl gold and black Nemes headdress.
Torso
White torso with extensive black printing of wrapped linen bandages across the front and back, with white arms and white hands.
Legs
White standard legs with black printed bandage wraps continuing down the hips and legs.
Accessories
Typically paired with various ancient Egyptian treasures, jewels, or weapons depending on the specific set, though none are held in hand in this specific image.
Color Scheme
Primarily white and black for the mummy wrappings, accented with luxurious pearl gold on the pharaoh's headdress.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring detailed wrap textures across the head, torso, and legs, perfectly capturing the classic universal monster aesthetic.
Variants
Appears in multiple sets within the 2011 Pharaoh's Quest wave with slight variations in headdress or accessories, and shares design lineage with earlier Studios and Adventurers mummies.
Condition Notes
Watch for fading on the white plastic, yellowing from UV exposure, and potential scratching or wear on the metallic pearl gold printing of the headdress.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition typically ranges from $3 to $6 USD, while new condition can command slightly higher depending on the platform.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2011 within sets ranging from $10 to $90 USD, making this figure an affordable troop builder at the time.
Compatible Sets
Appears in 7305 Scarab Attack (2011), 7306 Golden Staff Guardian (2011), and 7327 Pyramid of Pharaoh Hotep (2011).
Character Background
Represents the undead guardians of the ancient pharaohs, awakened to protect sacred treasures from the adventuring team led by Jake Raines.
Design Notes
Features a specialized Nemes headdress in pearl gold that combines classic LEGO styling with detailed Egyptian motifs, fitting snugly over the wrapped head piece.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Adventurers Desert Mummy (adv018), Monster Fighters Mummy, and Collectible Minifigures Series 3 Mummy.
Collectibility
Moderately high demand among nostalgic collectors who love the 2011 Pharaoh's Quest theme, which is heavily praised for its adventure and monster elements.
History
Pharaoh's Quest was a short-lived spiritual successor to the highly popular Adventurers theme of the late 1990s and early 2000s, bringing modernized building techniques to classic pulp adventure tropes.
Interesting Facts
The mummy figures from this wave are fan favorites for Halloween displays and custom spooky dioramas due to their highly detailed wrapping prints.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or sand-colored baseplate alongside ancient ruins, golden treasure chests, and the Pharaoh's Quest hero minifigures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom spooky MOCs, Halloween-themed builds, or combining with other historical and fantasy themes like Castle and Monster Fighters.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, highly detailed classic-style monster minifigure that holds nostalgic appeal and remains an affordable and fun addition to any collection.