Skeleton - Standard with Closed Hands
cas056 · Castle
Fright Knights · 1997
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas056
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An absolute classic and essential piece of LEGO history that represents a massive milestone in specialized minifigure molding.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 0.50 to USD 2.00 depending on condition and whether it includes accessories like the bone.
Original Retail
Originally included as a standard component in various late 1990s Castle, Pirates, and Adventurers sets.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
White standard skull head with black printed circular eye sockets, nose cavity, and a grinning toothy jaw.
Torso
White skeleton ribcage piece with molded spinal column and vertical ribs, featuring clip arms.
Legs
White skeleton leg assembly with molded hip connector and specialized foot ends with circular ridges.
Accessories
White bone accessory piece held in the minifigure's hand.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the skull head; torso and limbs are molded plastic without additional paint applications.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic white with black face printing.
Known Variants
Variants include versions with open-hand arms, modern clip styles, glow-in-the-dark plastic, and newer variants with updated head molds.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes slight yellowing of the white ABS plastic over time and potential stress cracks on the clip arms or leg joints.
Found In Sets
Appears in dozens of classic sets across Castle, Pirates, and Adventurers from 1997 onwards, such as 6097 Nightfall Castle and 5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins.
Character Background
Generic undead skeleton adversary serving villainous factions across multiple classic LEGO themes including Castle, Pirates, and Adventurers.
Design Notes
A revolutionary specialized minifigure design introduced in 1995 that completely replaced traditional brick-built skeletons, utilizing dedicated skeletal limbs, torso, and skull pieces.
History
First introduced in 1995 for the Royal Knights and Pirates lines, becoming an iconic staple of spooky and medieval LEGO themes for decades.
Interesting Facts
The classic LEGO skeleton mold remained virtually unchanged for over 25 years until minor structural reinforcements were made to its clip and leg connections in recent years.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor and widely demanded for army-building in medieval and fantasy displays, though extremely common.
Similar Minifigures
Glow-in-the-dark skeleton, LEGO Ninjago skeleton warriors, Minecraft skeleton minifigure.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for medieval dungeon scenes, graveyard MOCs, pirate ship holds, or Halloween-themed displays.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom spooky MOCs, Halloween dioramas, and combining with various medieval weapons or capes.