Cole - NRG
njo072 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo072
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Head
Double-sided black head wrap with exposed glowing orange eyes and face markings characteristic of the NRG form, yellow skin tone underneath.
Torso
Black torso featuring detailed dark grey and orange ninja gi wrapping, belt, and elemental earth symbols, with bright yellow arms and black hands.
Legs
Black legs with continuous grey and orange patterned ninja wrapping and strap printing.
Accessories
Black katana sword.
Color Scheme
Black, bright yellow, dark grey, and vibrant orange accents representing Earth energy.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, torso front and back, and legs with sharp alignment and intricate elemental patterns.
Variants
Standard Cole variants from 2012 include his DX, ZX, and Kimono versions, but the NRG variant is unique for its glowing elemental design.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the arm printing, scratches on the black katana, and fading or scratching on the head wrap.
Estimated Value
Used complete is typically valued between $8 to $15 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing from $29.99 to $39.99 in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9443 Rattler Showdown (2012)
Character Background
Cole is the Master of Earth and one of the founding ninja of the team trained by Master Wu. The NRG form represents a ninja reaching their true potential and unlocking their ultimate elemental power.
Design Notes
The NRG variants released in 2012 featured unique head and torso prints that made the characters look like pure elemental energy, a major milestone in Ninjago minifigure design.
Similar Minifigures
NRG Kai, NRG Jay, NRG Zane, NRG Nya
Collectibility
High demand among Ninjago completionists and classic wave collectors due to the iconic nature of the 2012 NRG sub-line.
History
Introduced in the second full year of Ninjago, the NRG figures marked the first time the main ninja characters received 'True Potential' alternate forms.
Interesting Facts
The NRG forms were inspired by classic superhero transformation tropes and stand out as some of the most visually striking designs from early Ninjago history.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 2012 NRG ninja on a tiered acrylic stand to showcase the complete set of elemental masters.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom Ninjago builds or mixing elemental gear with modern ninja pieces.
Overall Assessment
An essential piece for any Ninjago collection, representing a fan-favorite era of the theme with striking and unique printing.