Jake Sully - Na'vi, Tan Vest, Tan Pants
ava016 · Avatar
Avatar: The Way of Water · 2023 - Released as part of the second wave of Avatar sets coinciding with the theatrical release of the sequel.
Figure ID
ava016
Theme
Avatar
Year Released
2023 - Released as part of the second wave of Avatar sets coinciding with the theatrical release of the sequel.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. It is exclusive to a single medium-priced set, but mass-produced during its release year.
Head
Medium Blue Na'vi head with pointed ears, yellow eyes, dark blue stripes, and bioluminescent dot patterns. Distinctive smiling/grimacing expression with visible teeth.
Torso
Medium Blue torso with tan vest printing, reddish-brown shirt, and dark brown strap/bandolier. Features Na'vi chest markings peaking through the vest.
Legs
Dark Tan long legs. These are the specialized 'tall' legs unique to the Avatar and Toy Story Woody figures to represent the height of the Na'vi.
Accessories
Includes a medium blue flexible tail piece (part 103038). In the original set, he also carries a brick-built bow/spear or a rifle.
Color Scheme
A mix of Medium Blue skin tones, Tan/Dark Tan clothing, and highlights of Reddish Brown and Yellow.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head (front only) and torso (front and back). The bioluminescent dots are very fine. No printing on the long legs.
Variants
This is the 'The Way of Water' version. Other variants include the original movie version (ava001) which features 'earthy' loincloth attire rather than human-style pants.
Condition Notes
The tail piece is made of a softer plastic and can attract dust or experience warping. The long legs are prone to loose friction at the hip joint over time.
Estimated Value
New: $5.00 - $8.00 | Used: $3.00 - $6.00. Value is currently stable as the Avatar theme is widely available on the secondary market.
Price (New)
Included in set 75573 (Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson) which retailed for $99.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75573 Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson
Character Background
Jake Sully is the main protagonist of the Avatar franchise, a former Marine who permanently transferred his consciousness into his Na'vi avatar to lead the Omaticaya clan.
Design Notes
Uses the re-introduced 'long leg' mold from the original 2010 Toy Story line. The head is a unique mold that is larger than standard LEGO heads with integrated pointed ears.
Similar Minifigures
Neytiri (ava002), Mo'at (ava015), and Tonowari (ava019). Similar to the Woody minifigure (toy001) due to leg length.
Collectibility
Moderate. Specifically desired by fans of the James Cameron films. The 'long legs' make these figures stand out in a LEGO collection, though they are harder to fit into standard MOC vehicles.
History
LEGO Avatar was launched in 2022. This specific figure represents Jake's transition into wearing more human-influenced gear (pants/vest) during the events of the sequel.
Interesting Facts
The Avatar minifigures are the only modern figures to consistently use the 'long leg' piece, which hadn't been seen in sets for over a decade prior to this theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a translucent stand to mimic the low gravity of Pandora, or alongside the RDA Samson helicopter to show the scale difference between Na'vi and Humans.
Modification Potential
The head and tail are highly specialized and hard to repurpose, but the vest torso is useful for custom fantasy or explorer figures using blue-skinned races.
Overall Assessment
A faithful representation of the character's look in the second film. The 'tall' aesthetic is polarizing for some fans but essential for accuracy to the source material. A solid mid-range collectible.