Anacondrai Sleven
njo116 · Ninjago
Tournament of Elements · 2015
Figure ID
njo116
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While easily obtained in 2015, this specific grunt figure is popular for army building, which keeps demand steady.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with heavy Anacondrai purple and dark red face tattoos, furrowed black eyebrows, and a small frown. Topped with a Tan Bone Helmet / Skull (Part 18837).
Torso
Yellow torso with dark red and purple harness/vest printing, featuring small bone/fang trophies and a dark red snake-scale chest plate. Black hands and yellow arms.
Legs
Dark red hips and legs with intricate purple and lavender printing representing cloth wraps, accented with small detailed bone-buckle prints on the boots.
Accessories
The figure is pictured with the Dark Red Pauldron with Skull/Bone (Part 18836). In sets, he often came with a bone ax or stone blade.
Color Scheme
A striking mix of Yellow, Dark Red, and Purple, accented by Tan for the bone elements. This palette is iconic to the Chen's Army faction.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing. The head features complex symmetrical tattooing that aligns with the eye line. The leg printing extends nearly to the feet, which was standard for mid-2010s Ninjago.
Variants
Standard Sleven; however, he is often confused with 'Krait' and 'Chope,' who share the same bone helmet but have slightly different torso patterns and face markings.
Condition Notes
The tan bone helmet is prone to rubber-like degradation if stored in heat. Check the neck for cracks and the hands for friction wear. The printing on the toes is often the first to rub off.
Estimated Value
Used: $4 - $7 USD. New/Mint: $9 - $12 USD. Value varies based on whether the specific bone shoulder armor is included.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $7.99 (Polybag/Small set) to $19.99 (Jungle Trap).
Compatible Sets
70752 Jungle Trap, 30291 Anacondrai Battle Mech (Polybag), and 70754 Jay's ElectroMech.
Character Background
Sleven is a low-ranking foot soldier in Master Chen's Anacondrai Cult. He served as an antagonist during the fourth season of the Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu television series.
Design Notes
Introduced the new specialized skull helmet mold. This design successfully bridged the gap between 'human' cultist and 'snake' warrior through the use of tattoos.
Similar Minifigures
Anacondrai Krait (njo117), Anacondrai Chope (njo127), and Kapau (njo124).
Collectibility
Moderate. Very high appeal for Ninjago completists and those looking to build a 'Master Chen' army for dioramas.
History
Launched in the Winter 2015 wave. This era marked a shift where Ninjago moved from purely mythological enemies to more 'mad-max' style tribal cultists.
Interesting Facts
Despite having a name in the show and credits, Sleven's head is the same 'generic cultist' head used for many background soldiers in the 2015 wave.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a group of 3-5 cultists alongside Master Chen or Clouse. UV protection is recommended for the dark red plastics to prevent brittleness.
Modification Potential
The bone helmet and pauldron are very popular in the MOC community for creating post-apocalyptic or dark-fantasy barbarian characters.
Overall Assessment
A solid, detailed grunt-level figure. While not the rarest in the Ninjago line, the excellent accessory and color palette make it a standout for shelf display.