Jay - Rebooted (Blue Ninja)
njo088 · Ninjago
Rebooted · 2014
Figure ID
njo088
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While widely produced, this specific version was released over a decade ago and was part of the highly popular 'Rebooted' wave which transitioned the theme into a more technological aesthetic.
Head
Yellow minifigure head with a determined expression, blue eyebrows, and a small notch on the right eyebrow. It is partially covered by a Blue Rebooted Ninja Wrap with a Flat Silver 'Techno' emblem insert.
Torso
Blue Rebooted Gi with dark blue and silver padding designs, a black belt with a silver buckle, and light bluish gray on the right arm to represent armor/cybernetic enhancement. The left arm is blue and hands are black.
Legs
Plain Blue legs with no printing. The hip piece color is Blue.
Accessories
The figure is pictured with the Nunchucks of Lightning (Pearl Gold 3-link chain and two gold handles) and two Flat Silver shoulder armor pieces (Pauldron style).
Color Scheme
Primary Blue with accents of Light Bluish Gray, Flat Silver, and Pearl Gold. This represents Jay's traditional association with blue (Lightning element) mixed with the futuristic tech-silver of the Rebooted era.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back. The torso features detailed stitching and overlapping robe layers. The head wrap emblem is a separate silver plastic insert molded into the blue wrap.
Variants
There is a 'Stone Armor' variant from the same year (njo094) featuring a more heavily armored torso. Earlier versions utilized the classic ninja hood, while later versions like 'Skybound' or 'Tournament' featured entirely different Gi designs.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include silver paint rubbing off the shoulder armor and the gold plating on the chain links. Check for cracks in the blue torso sides under the arms and tension stress in the nunchuck handles.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00 USD; New (taken from sealed set): $10.00 - $15.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the condition of the silver armor pieces.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from the $9.99 Hover Hunter to the $119.99 Ninjago City Battle, making him very accessible at various price points in 2014.
Compatible Sets
70721 Kai Fighter, 70722 OverBorg Attack, 70723 Thunder Raider, and 70728 Battle for Ninjago City.
Character Background
Jay Walker (born Jay Gordon) is the Elemental Master of Lightning and the Blue Ninja. In the Rebooted season, the Ninja fought against the Digital Overlord and his army of Nindroids in New Ninjago City.
Design Notes
The Rebooted designs were a major departure from traditional ninja gear, introducing asymmetrical armor (like Jay's silver arm) and the two-part mask system with a metallic insert.
Similar Minifigures
Rebooted Kai (njo091), Rebooted Cole (njo092), and Rebooted Zane (njo093).
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists. The 'Rebooted' era is nostalgic for fans who grew up during the 2014 era and is considered a high point for character design before the movie redesigns.
History
Jay first appeared in 2011 with the 'Pilot' version. The Rebooted 2014 version marked the third major redesign of the core team costumes following the DX and Kimono variations.
Interesting Facts
Jay is the only ninja in this wave to have a colored arm (silver) that matches his element's technological armor, unlike the others who mostly had black or solid colored sleeves.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the other four main Ninja in their Rebooted Gi. Looks excellent against a 'Cyberpunk' or 'Techno' style MOC backdrop with neon translucent light blue accents.
Modification Potential
The silver arm is a highly sought-after part for MOC builders creating cyborgs or futuristic characters. The torso can be repurposed effectively for custom sci-fi pilots.
Overall Assessment
A solid, classic Ninjago figure. While not the most expensive, it captures the 'lightning' spirit perfectly through its color balance and remains a staple of many collections. Rating: 7.5/10.