Skeleton Minifigure

Name: Skeleton Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: gen008
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

The LEGO Adventurers Skeleton minifig was first introduced in 1998 in the set 5938 Oasis Ambush and is currently estimated to be valued around $10 and an annual growth of about 5.4%.

gen008 Skeleton wearing a standard skull and a yellow mummy headdress. This version of the Skeleton minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Oasis Ambush set.

The Skeleton minifigure from the Adventurers Egypt Oasis Ambush set features a classic skeleton design with a yellow headdress, adding an ancient Egyptian theme to the figure.

Skeleton Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Skeleton since 2015. High accuracy

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/loose LEGO Skeleton.

Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Neutral

Copies of this minifigure sell quickly, but the value is lagging other minifigures in Egypt, so momentum is holding level.

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Value trendFlat over 3 months

Little changed over the year

12 months agoToday

Listings

Listings steady

Sales

Sells faster than the group

MaySep

Outlook:5% bearish·78% neutral·17% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Skeleton Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	5938 Oasis Ambush Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $7.99 Value $110.00 Growth +1276.7% Annual growth 6.6% I own this set I want this set

Skeleton Mummy Minifigures

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*Values are based on loose minifigs in like new condition.

Skeleton Questions

How much is LEGO Skeleton (gen008) worth today?

A new, loose Skeleton minifigure is valued at $10.43 today. The value rose 8% over the last 12 months.

Which LEGO set has the Skeleton minifigure (gen008)?

Skeleton appears in one set, 5938 Oasis Ambush (1998), and in no other.

Is Skeleton (gen008) retired?

Yes. The only set with Skeleton, 5938 Oasis Ambush (1998), has retired.

Has Skeleton (gen008) gone up in value?

Yes. Skeleton is worth 346% more than when released. On average that is 5.4% a year.

How much could Skeleton (gen008) be worth in a year?

The one-year forecast for Skeleton is $10.98, about 5% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of Skeleton (gen008)?

Yes, LEGO has made several Skeleton Mummy minifigures. The most valuable is Skeleton (gen007) at $43.86.

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

gen008

Name

Skeleton

Theme

Adventurers

Subtheme

Egypt

Year

1998

Released

March 1998

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

New/Loose

Value

$10.43

Growth

+345.73%

Annual growth

+5.36%

Rolling growth

+7.75% (Previous 12 months)

1-year growth

+5.27% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+5.50% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

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Price

$10.74

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Price

~$10.53

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$10.98

5 year forecast

$13.60

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts the Skeleton minifigure at about $13.60 in five years. The outlook beats most other minifigures.

Prediction Insights

Tightly associated with a single early Adventurers wave, the Skeleton minifigure drew nostalgia-driven interest and showed modest long-term gains, and recent softer trading plus many interchangeable skeleton parts and widespread substitutes limit further upside.

Minifig Facts

The Skeleton minifigure, featuring a standard skull and a yellow mummy headdress, is part of the Adventurers theme, specifically the Egypt subtheme. This minifigure first appeared in the set 5938 Oasis Ambush, released in 1998. The minifigure is characterized by its skeletal body, which is predominantly white, and its distinctive yellow headdress, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian attire. The skull is adorned with simple black facial features, including hollow eyes and a toothy grin, adding to its skeletal appearance. This minifigure contributes to the adventurous and archaeological themes of the set, reflecting the exploration of ancient Egyptian mysteries.

Common description: Skeleton with Standard Skull, Yellow Mummy Headdress

Skeleton Reviews

10 reviews

4.8

Collectors

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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“There are currently at least 3 Skeleton Mummy minifigs figures. This one (gen008) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors.”

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Community Stats

Skeleton (gen008) currently ranks #4 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

#1Johnny Thunder (adv010)

#2Lord Sam Sinister (adv038)

#3Skeleton (gen006)

#4Skeleton (gen008)

#5Skeleton (gen007)

About Adventurers Egypt

The Adventurers: Egypt minifigure series, released from 1998 to 1999, includes 15 characters. Key figures are Johnny Thunder, Dr. Charles Lightning, Baron von Barron, Lord Sam Sinister, Pharaoh Hotep, Miss Gail Storm, and Harry Cane. The series features the adventurers exploring Egyptian tombs and encountering mummies and other archaeological treasures.

Adventurers Sets

Adventurers / Egypt Sets