Kai - Rebooted
njo097 · Ninjago
Rebooted · 2014
Figure ID
njo097
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Standard red head with dual-sided face printing, partially obscured by the traditional fabric hood wrap and red ninja mask with gold symbol.
Torso
Bright red torso with intricate dark red, tan, and brown wrapping, shoulder straps, and technological harness printing, black hands.
Legs
Bright red legs with matching dark red belt wrapping and tan wrap/bandage printing around the lower shins.
Accessories
Standard red ninja hood/mask combo with gold print. Often accompanied by various elemental blades, but none are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
Primarily bright red with dark red, tan, brown, and black accent lines, featuring a gold emblem on the mask.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring detailed wraps, metallic gold accents, and technological harness elements characteristic of the 2014 wave.
Variants
Features standard variant configurations for facial expressions underneath the mask, though this specific iteration is tied directly to the 2014 Rebooted wave.
Condition Notes
Inspect for micro-scratching on the visor/mask area, fading of the red plastic, and wear on the leg wrapping prints.
Estimated Value
Approximately $3.00 to $6.00 USD for a used complete figure in good condition.
Price (New)
Originally packaged in sets ranging from $10 to $80 USD during the 2014 product run.
Compatible Sets
70721 Kai Fighter, 70727 X-1 Ninja Charger
Character Background
Kai is the Master of Fire and one of the core founding members of the Ninja team under Sensei Wu, featured prominently in the Ninjago television series.
Design Notes
Represents the tech-infused aesthetic of the Season 3 Rebooted storyline, blending traditional ninja garb with digital/technological elements.
Similar Minifigures
Other iterations of Kai from different Ninjago seasons, such as Rise of the Snakes or Tournament of Elements variants.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Ninjago completionists and fans of the earlier seasons of the TV show.
History
Released during the height of Ninjago's early-mid run when the theme was expanding into futuristic sci-fi cityscapes.
Interesting Facts
The gold symbol on Kai's forehead wrap represents his specific elemental affiliation with fire.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a tiered black stand alongside the other elemental ninjas from the Rebooted wave.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom ninja MOCs, futuristic sci-fi soldier builds, or purist custom warrior figures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, nostalgic piece for Ninjago fans, offering great detail from the popular Rebooted era without a prohibitive price tag.