Ghost
sh538 · Marvel Super Heroes
Ant-Man and the Wasp · 2018; debuted in set 76109 Quantum Realm Explorers coinciding with the 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' MCU film release.
Figure ID
sh538
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2018; debuted in set 76109 Quantum Realm Explorers coinciding with the 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' MCU film release.
Rarity
Uncommon; exclusive to a single retail set which is now retired, making it the only official LEGO version of this Marvel villain.
Head
Light Nougat head with dual-sided printing: one side features a determined female expression, the other features the red-eyed tech mask. Often topped with a Sand Blue hood piece.
Torso
Sand Blue with detailed silver, white, and dark grey plating and technical lines representing the phasing suit; Sand Blue arms with black hands.
Legs
Sand Blue with matching detail printing on the hips and front of the legs to continue the suit's mechanical aesthetic.
Accessories
Typically comes with two translucent light blue power bursts/energy blasts. The gold crowbar shown in the image is not an original accessory for this figure.
Color Scheme
Primary Sand Blue with accents of Light Bluish Gray, Silver, and White; Red eyes on masked face.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and legs; the mask printing is intricate with fine lines to mimic the 'unstable' look of the film character.
Variants
No official LEGO variants of this specific character exist, though the head and hood have been reused for other characters in the LEGO line.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes torso cracking at the sides and looseness in the hood piece. The Sand Blue plastic color is generally stable and less prone to yellowing than white.
Estimated Value
New/Sealed: $12-$18; Used Complete: $8-$12; Parts Only: $3-$5. Value has remained steady since the set's retirement.
Price (New)
Included in set 76109 which retailed for $19.99 USD. This was a very high-value figure given the set's low entry price.
Compatible Sets
76109 Quantum Realm Explorers (2018).
Character Background
Ava Starr, also known as Ghost, is the antagonist of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'. She gained the ability to phase through matter after a quantum accident, which also causes her extreme chronic pain.
Design Notes
The use of Sand Blue was a unique choice to represent the character's 'spectral' appearance in the MCU without using traditional transparent parts for the body.
Similar Minifigures
Ant-Man (sh536), The Wasp (sh537), Taskmaster (sh621), and other MCU villains with technical suits.
Collectibility
Moderate to High for MCU completionists, as it is the only version of the character and appeared in a single, now-retired set.
History
Released in June 2018; marked a period where LEGO increased the detail of 'cannon' MCU characters even in smaller, more affordable sets.
Interesting Facts
Despite her comic character being male, LEGO accurately depicted the MCU's female version of Ava Starr, using a head-piece that transitions from human to masked.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Ant-Man and the Wasp on a translucent posing stand to simulate her phasing or 'glitching' movement.
Modification Potential
The Sand Blue hood is a popular piece for Star Wars MOCs or custom rogue/assassin characters.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure for the 2018 Marvel wave due to its exclusivity and accurate representation of the film's costume design. A must-have for Marvel Cinematic Universe collectors.