Cole - The Island, No Armor
njo663 · Ninjago
The Island (Season 14) · 2021
Figure ID
njo663
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Common; this figure was widely available in multiple sets and a polybag during the Season 14 wave.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with bushy black eyebrows, an angry/concentrated expression, and a dirt smudge on the left cheek; features the 'Cole' specific hair piece in black.
Torso
Dark Stone Grey sleeveless gi design with tan bandage printing underneath; features an orange emblem on the left chest and orange/tan sash printing at the waist.
Legs
Black hips and legs with printing that includes an orange sash continuation, grey knee wraps, and tan bandage details at the shins.
Accessories
The specific figure pictured is missing its original accessories; typically includes a silver katana or a heavy weapon, and often a Scabbard (armor) piece which is notably absent here.
Color Scheme
Black, Dark Stone Grey, and Bright Orange, correlating to Cole's Elemental Master of Earth status.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and front of the legs. The 'weathered' look of the bandages is achieved through fine-line tan and grey printing.
Variants
This is the version without the shoulder armor/scabbard. A variant exists including the armor piece (njo682) and another with his bandana mask.
Condition Notes
Check for hair piece 'clutch' issues as the mold can sometimes sit loose. The orange hands are prone to cracking at the wrist joints. Head print shows slight wear on the eyebrows in the photo.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $5.00 USD (Used/Incomplete), $7.00 - $9.00 USD (New/Complete with accessories).
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from the $3.99 polybag to the $69.99 Keeper's Village set.
Compatible Sets
71747 The Keepers' Village, 71748 Catamaran Sea Battle, 30539 Lloyd's Quad Bike (Polybag appearance).
Character Background
Cole is the Elemental Master of Earth and a core member of the Ninja team. In The Island sub-theme, he journeys to a mysterious island to find Master Wu and Misako.
Design Notes
The 'Island' outfits were notable for their sleeveless 'jungle' aesthetic, departing from the more traditional full-sleeve robes seen in previous seasons.
Similar Minifigures
njo682 Cole (The Island with Armor), njo657 Kai (The Island), njo656 Jay (The Island).
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for completing the 'Island' team lineup, but frequently available, keeping investment potential low but accessibility high.
History
Launched in 2021 as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Ninjago, this design represents a specific transitional era in the show's animation and toy design.
Interesting Facts
The printing on the chest features 'Ninjargon' characters that loosely translate or represent the specific ninja's elemental symbol.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the other 'Island' themed ninja on a jungle-themed MOC or in a standard Ninjago character lineup case.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Apocalypseburg' or wasteland-style customs due to the bandage and sleeveless aesthetic.
Overall Assessment
A solid, standard-issue Ninjago figure. Rated 7/10 for design but lower for rarity. It is a necessary addition for any Cole completionist.