Pythor P. Chumsworth
njo041 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012; debuted in set 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Figure ID
njo041
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012; debuted in set 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Rarity
Rare; exclusively available in one set from the highly popular first season of the Ninjago theme.
Head
Unique dark purple molded snake head with a long neck extension. Features red eyes, silver fangs, and a black/yellow scale pattern on the crest.
Torso
Dark purple torso with detailed black snake scale printing on the front. Features black arms and black hands.
Legs
Coiled snake tail piece (Part 98131) in dark purple with black and silver scale printing, replacing standard legs.
Accessories
Typically came with a Fangblade or a snake staff in-set, though not pictured here.
Color Scheme
Primary Dark Purple with Black and Silver accents; features pops of Yellow in the crest printing.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head crest, torso front, and top section of the tail piece. No back torso printing.
Variants
njo115 (White/Purple Ghost version), njo431 (Legacy version with shorter neck), and njo712 (Crystalized version). This is the original 2012 version.
Condition Notes
The long neck and thin fangs are prone to breakage or chew marks. Check the neck joint for stress marks and the printing on the crest for rubbing.
Estimated Value
Used: $35 - $50 USD | New: $65+ USD. Prices remain high due to character popularity and the unique mold.
Price (New)
$79.99 (Retail price of set 9449)
Compatible Sets
9449 Ultra Sonic Raider (2012)
Character Background
The last surviving member of the Anacondrai tribe and the primary antagonist of Ninjago's first season.
Design Notes
Utilizes a unique neck-and-head mold and tail piece that was revolutionary for the time, moving away from the standard minifigure silhouette.
Similar Minifigures
Skales (njo035), Acidicus (njo067), Fangtom (njo049), Skalidor (njo064).
Collectibility
High; as the main villain of the first wave, he is a cornerstone for any Ninjago collection.
History
Pythor marked the first time LEGO attempted a non-humanoid 'naga' style minifigure design within the Ninjago line.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an Anacondrai, this figure is shorter than the Anacondrai warriors released in 2015, which used much larger molds.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the four other Serpentine Generals to complete the Season 1 leadership collection.
Modification Potential
The tail piece is popular for MOCs involving Nagas, Medusa, or other reptilian fantasy creatures.
Overall Assessment
A masterpiece of early 2010s LEGO design. Its unique height and mold make it instantly recognizable and highly desirable.