Ghost
gen002 · Castle / Town / Pirates
Generic / Miscellaneous · 1990
Figure ID
gen002
Theme
Castle / Town / Pirates
Year Released
1990
Rarity
Common to Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with standard 'smiley' face, covered by a glow-in-the-dark shroud.
Torso
Plain white torso with white arms and white hands; no printing.
Legs
Plain white legs with a white hip piece; no printing.
Accessories
Luminous glow-in-the-dark ghost shroud (part x165) and occasionally a black ball and chain.
Color Scheme
White and Glow-in-the-dark (Transparent Opaque White).
Printing Details
Minimal. Only the standard smiley face on the yellow head underneath the shroud.
Variants
Earlier versions (1990) had a different shroud mold with a thicker base compared to later 2012+ redesigns.
Condition Notes
The shroud is prone to yellowing and losing its phosphorescent property if exposed to UV light. Cracking at the base of the shroud is common.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD depending on the glow strength and condition.
Price (New)
Released in various sets ranging from $2.00 polybags to $100.00 castles.
Compatible Sets
6081 King's Mountain Fortress, 6034 Black Monarch's Ghost, 1596 Ghostly Gift.
Character Background
The original LEGO ghost, often appearing as a haunt in the Black Knights and Fright Knights castle sub-themes.
Design Notes
First LEGO piece to feature glow-in-the-dark plastic technology.
Similar Minifigures
Vitruvius (Ghost), Ninjago Morro Ghosts, Series 14 Banshee.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor; a staple for classic LEGO enthusiasts and castle builders.
History
Introduced in 1990, it was the only ghost design for over two decades until the Monster Fighters theme in 2012.
Interesting Facts
The shroud piece has no stud on top (open head), meaning it must be used as a covering rather than a stackable brick.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in low-light environments or inside castle dungeons/towers.
Modification Potential
Shroud can be placed over any standard minifigure to turn them into a ghost.
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO history that remains affordable and highly charming for any collector.