Ghost / Dementor (Generic Castle / Harry Potter style ghostly apparition)
cas478 · Castle
Fantasy Era / Miscellaneous · 2008
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas478
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2008
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A classic atmospheric troop-builder/spooky accessory figure that adds great gothic texture to any LEGO display.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3 to 8 USD depending on completeness and condition of the fabric cape.
Original Retail
Originally included as part of larger castle sets or accessories packs valued around 15 to 30 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Plain flat silver or light bluish gray standard minifigure head with no face printing, completely blank under the hood.
Torso
Plain flat silver or light bluish gray torso with no printing.
Legs
Single round 2x2 brick or transparent stand/dish piece replaced by a spinning top rod or light gray assembly typical of floating ghost stands.
Accessories
Black tattered fabric hood and black tattered fabric cape giving a spectral wraith-like appearance.
Printing Details
No printing is present on the head or torso, relying entirely on molded color and fabric accessories to convey the character.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic light bluish gray body parts contrasting with heavy black tattered cloth elements.
Known Variants
Multiple variations of generic castle ghosts exist across classic Castle and Harry Potter themes featuring different colored capes and translucent elements.
Condition Notes
Fabric tattered cape and hood can fray over time; check for dust collection in the cloth texture and ensure the standard minifigure parts are free of scratches.
Found In Sets
Appears in various late 2000s LEGO Castle sets and Halloween-themed promotional polybags.
Character Background
Represents a generic phantom, wraith, or specter haunting medieval ruins and castle dungeons.
Design Notes
Uses standard minifigure body parts combined with soft fabric elements and a modified base to simulate a floating ghost.
History
LEGO has produced ghostly figures since the late 1990s, evolving from simple plastic glow-in-the-dark shells to fabric-draped minifigure hybrids.
Interesting Facts
The tattered cloth pieces were popularized by the Harry Potter theme for Dementors and later reused for fantasy undead.
Collectibility
Moderate interest among Castle and spooky-theme completionists.
Similar Minifigures
Harry Potter Dementors, classic LEGO ghosts with glow-in-the-dark bodies.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark themed MOC featuring castle ruins or graveyard vignettes.
Modification Potential
High potential for custom Halloween builds, spooky dioramas, and custom fantasy characters.