Clouse
njo116 · Ninjago
Masters of Spinjitzu / Tournament of Elements · 2015 - Released during the height of the Ninjago 'Rebooted' and 'Tournament of Elements' era.
Figure ID
njo116
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015 - Released during the height of the Ninjago 'Rebooted' and 'Tournament of Elements' era.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare - He was exclusive to only one retail set, making him much harder to find than the main ninja protagonists.
Head
Yellow head with unique dark green and black reptilian scale printing, glowing green eyes, and a sinister grin. Paired with a black hood (part 30381).
Torso
Black torso with gold and dark red ornate robe printing that mimics a mystical sorcerer aesthetic. Includes dark red hands and black arms with no printing.
Legs
Black hips and legs. The front features intricate gold and dark red printing continuing the robe pattern from the torso, featuring curved decorative motifs.
Accessories
Usually paired with a pearl gold katana (as seen in the image) or a dark brown staff. In the show, he is often associated with his spellbook or his pet snake.
Color Scheme
A dark palette consisting primarily of Black and Dark Red, accented by Pearl Gold patterns and Bright Green/Yellow detailing on the face.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with high contrast between the gold and black. The head printing is particularly detailed, capturing the character's magical corruption.
Variants
There are no major official physical variants of Clouse in minifigure form, though he appeared in 'ghost' form in the show, that version was never released as a physical figure.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the gold torso prints. The black plastic shows scratches easily. Ensure the dark red hands are not cracked at the wrists, a common issue for this color era.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD. New/Mint: $20 - $28 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of the Ninjago legacy sets.
Price (New)
Originally released in set 70746 which retailed for $29.99 USD in 2015.
Compatible Sets
Set 70746: Condrai Copter Attack.
Character Background
Clouse was the primary antagonist Master Chen's right-hand man and a dark sorcerer. He was a practitioner of dark magic and a rival to Lord Garmadon during their training under Master Chen.
Design Notes
The use of the reptilian face printing effectively bridges the gap between the human characters and the Anacondrai cultists seen in the 2015 wave.
Similar Minifigures
Master Chen (njo117), Garmadon (Tournament version), and various Anacondrai Cultists like Eyezor or Sleven.
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completists, as he is a key villain and was only produced for one specific wave in a single set.
History
Clouse's inclusion in 2015 marked a shift toward more character-driven villains in Ninjago, moving away from generic army builders toward named antagonists with unique prints.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a major character in the TV series' fourth and fifth seasons, LEGO only ever produced this single version of him in a relatively small set.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Master Chen and a custom Spellbook of Elements. A dark purple or green backlit shelf suits his sorcerer aesthetic.
Modification Potential
His torso is popular for MOC (My Own Creations) or custom fantasy wizards and dark mages due to the neutral but ornate gold-on-black printing.
Overall Assessment
A standout villain minifigure with excellent printing. He remains a 'must-have' for fans of the Tournament of Elements storyline and represents great value for a retired exclusive figure.