Lord Garmadon - Oni Form (4 Arms)
njo469 · Ninjago
Sons of Garmadon / Hunted · 2018; debuted in Set 70658 Oni Titan during the height of the Ninjago 'rebooted' aesthetic following the LEGO Ninjago Movie.
Figure ID
njo469
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2018; debuted in Set 70658 Oni Titan during the height of the Ninjago 'rebooted' aesthetic following the LEGO Ninjago Movie.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare; exclusive to one large set (Oni Titan), making it much harder to find than standard Garmadon variants.
Head
Black head with dual-sided printing: one side shows glowing orange eyes and a menacing grin, the other shows a more aggressive snarl with prominent teeth; topped with a Black Samurai Helmet including a white bone-like cattle horn piece.
Torso
Unique double-torso assembly (two stacked torsos) to create four arms; features gold and purple Oni armor printing with rib-cage motifs and purple energy wisps; includes black arms and black hands.
Legs
Trans-purple and black 'ghost' lower body smoke/cloud piece, creating a floating effect instead of standard legs, representing his ethereal Oni power.
Accessories
Includes two attachable Oni masks on the shoulder armor (Mask of Hatred in red/white and Mask of Vengeance in purple/gold) and a black katana. The image also shows four silver daggers/drills attached to the secondary arms.
Color Scheme
Primary Black and Pearl Gold with Trans-Purple accents and vibrant highlights of red and white from the attached masks.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing on the chest and face; the orange 'lava' or 'energy' glow on the face is a standout feature of this era; no leg printing due to the molded trans-purple tail piece.
Variants
Garmadon has dozens of variants (classic, movie, sensei); this specific 'Oni Form' is distinct because of the four arms combined with the 'ghost tail' lower half and the double mask shoulder armor.
Condition Notes
Check the clips on the shoulder armor for stress marks, as the masks are heavy. Also check the 'neck' connection between the two torsos for cracks. Dust often accumulates in the crevices of the masks.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $45.00 - $60.00 USD; New/Mint: $70.00+ USD. The character's popularity and the figure's exclusivity drive the price.
Price (New)
The set it appeared in (70658) originally retailed for $49.99 USD in 2018, making the minifigure now worth more than the original set price in some markets.
Compatible Sets
70658 Oni Titan (2018).
Character Background
Lord Garmadon is the primary antagonist of Ninjago; this version represents his 'resurrected' form brought back by the Sons of Garmadon, fueled by pure Oni destruction and lacking his previous human emotions.
Design Notes
The use of the 'Ghost' lower body (originally designed for the Possession wave) combined with the Garmadon four-arm torso was a clever design choice to show his non-human nature.
Similar Minifigures
Lord Garmadon (njo012), Garmadon - Reborn (njo397), and the Overlord (njo097).
Collectibility
High; Garmadon is an iconic villain, and this is considered his most visually 'complete' and powerful-looking iteration from the TV series.
History
Following the LEGO Ninjago Movie, the TV show adopted the movie's character designs; this figure represents that design shift but maintains the fantastical elements of the show's lore.
Interesting Facts
This minifigure technically carries three different characters' 'faces' at once if you count the two masks on his shoulders, which represent the other leaders of the Sons of Garmadon.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a transparent stand to emphasize the 'floating' effect of the tail; looks exceptional in front of the 70658 Oni Titan or next to Lloyd (Garmadon's son).
Modification Potential
The masks can be moved to standard minifigure heads to create 'Sons of Garmadon' henchmen; the four-arm torso is highly sought after for fantasy MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier Ninjago figure; 9/10 for design and 8/10 for investment value. It is the definitive 'Villain' figure for the post-movie era of the theme.