How to build a brick ghost
To build a brick ghost, set three little white feet in a row and lay two long white bricks across them for the wavy bottom, add two black eyes with a white brick in between, then put two white bricks on top for the round head. It takes 10 pieces and 3 steps, for ages 2–6.
The ghost build at a glance
| Pieces | 10 (5 kinds) |
|---|---|
| Steps | 3 |
| Ages | 2–6 |
| Colors | white, black |
| Finished size | 6 × 2 studs, about 5.8 cm (2.3 in) tall |
| Special pieces | None: plain bricks |
Few steps make this one quick, but regular bricks are small parts: not for kids under 3. Here’s which bricks fit each age.
Parts you need
3× white 2×2 brick
2× white 2×6 brick
2× black 1×2 brick
2× white 1×2 brick
1× white 2×4 brick
Step-by-step instructions
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1 Wavy bottom
Three little feet, then two long white bricks.
Find: 2 white 2×6 bricks, 2 white 1×2 bricks, 1 white 2×2 brick
Did you know? Ghosts in stories float instead of walk.
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2 Big eyes
Two black eyes with white in between!
Find: 2 black 1×2 bricks, 1 white 2×2 brick
Did you know? Kids dress up as ghosts with a white sheet.
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3 Round head
Two white bricks on top. Boo!
Find: 1 white 2×4 brick, 1 white 2×2 brick
Did you know? Boo is the spookiest word there is.
Questions parents ask
How many pieces do you need for a brick ghost?
10: 3 white 2×2 bricks, 2 white 2×6 bricks, 2 black 1×2 bricks and 2 more kinds. The full list is in “Parts you need”.
Are these ghost instructions free?
Yes. Every step is on this page.
What if I’m missing a color?
Use a brick of the same size in another color. The shapes hold the model together; the colors are only for looks.
