Pythor P. Chumsworth
njo041 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012 (First Wave)
Figure ID
njo041
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012 (First Wave)
Rarity
Rare; released in only one large flagship set.
Head
Unique molded white snake head with an elongated curved neck, purple tribal markings, red eyes, and printed blue gem.
Torso
White torso with a wrap design featuring purple and gold accents and a circular emblem; purple hands.
Legs
Black snake tail lower body piece with gold and purple printing on a black loincloth-style design.
Accessories
Includes a Pearl Gold Fangblade (the Khunlun version in the set); sometimes displayed with a Staff.
Color Scheme
Primary white and black with purple and gold accents, reflecting his status as the Anacondrai leader.
Printing Details
Highly detailed pad printing on the molded head piece and the lower tail section; printing aligns across the torso and tail.
Variants
This is the original 'Skinny' white version; a larger 'Great Devourer' bleached version (njo147) and a purple Anacondrai version (njo130) exist.
Condition Notes
Prone to cracking at the torso-to-tail connection; the long neck can show stress marks if bent; white plastic is susceptible to yellowing.
Estimated Value
Used: $50 - $75; New: $120+ (can fluctuate based on the condition of the neck piece and tail printing).
Price (New)
Released in set 9449, which originally retailed for $79.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
Set 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider (2012).
Character Background
The primary antagonist of Ninjago Season 1, Pythor is the last surviving member of the Anacondrai tribe who sought to unleash the Great Devourer.
Design Notes
Features a unique molded secondary neck/head piece that fits over the torso's neck peg, a departure from standard minifigure geometry.
Similar Minifigures
Skales (njo040), Acidicus (njo067), and Fangtom (njo049) from the same serpentine wave.
Collectibility
High; as the main villain of the first season and having only one set appearance, he is a cornerstone for Ninjago collectors.
History
Debuted in 2012 at the height of Ninjago's initial popularity; the design influenced future 'taller' or specialized villain molds.
Interesting Facts
The character was eaten by the Great Devourer, which explained his color change to bleached white in the later 2014 Rebooted series.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the other Serpentines on a custom serpentine-themed baseplate or inside the Ultra Sonic Raider set.
Modification Potential
The head/neck piece is highly sought after for MOCs involving dragons or custom serpentine creatures.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, high-value minifigure with unique molds that make it stand out in any collection; essential for Ninjago fans.