Pythor P. Chumsworth (Without Hood)
njo049 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo049
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Yellow head with purple snake scale patterns, menacing expression, and white fangs
Torso
Yellow torso with purple and black snake scale tattoo printing and dark red snake belt wrap
Legs
Purple legs with white and grey snake-themed wrappings and cloth printing
Accessories
None present in the image (typically includes a long snake tail or standard purple head wrap/hood)
Color Scheme
Yellow, purple, dark red, white, and black
Printing Details
High quality pad printing featuring intricate serpentine scales and tribal markings across head, torso, and legs
Variants
Appears with a standard purple snake hood piece and a long snake tail piece in complete sets
Condition Notes
Good used condition; typical wear on yellow plastic and minor friction marks on torso and legs
Estimated Value
5.00 to 12.00 USD depending on completeness with tail and hood
Price (New)
N/A (came packaged in sets retailing from 39.99 to 99.99 USD in 2012)
Compatible Sets
9449 Ultra Sonic Raider, 9450 Epic Dragon Battle
Character Background
Pythor P. Chumsworth is the last of the Anacondrai tribe and the primary antagonist of the first season of Ninjago, orchestrating the release of the other serpentine tribes.
Design Notes
Features a unique humanized snake form utilizing standard minifigure arms and legs rather than his later specialized tail mold
Similar Minifigures
Other Serpentine generals such as Skales, Acidicus, and Fangtom
Collectibility
Moderate to high demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the early seasons
History
Released during the inaugural wave of Ninjago in 2012, marking the introduction of the Serpentine villains
Interesting Facts
Pythor is known for being exceptionally manipulative and surviving being swallowed by the Great Devourer
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the Ninja heroes from 2012 or other Serpentine generals on a themed baseplate
Modification Potential
Great for custom snake cultist MOCs or combining with serpentine tail pieces from later waves
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential villain for early Ninjago collectors, though missing its characteristic hood and tail pieces in this specific view