Skales
njo057 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo057
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Molded lime green snake head with white fangs and black eyes, unique to the Hypnobrai tribe.
Torso
Lime green and dark green serpentine scales with a brown strap, shoulder pads molded into the neck bracket, and an orange left arm.
Legs
Asymmetrical legs, with the right leg being a dark brown peg leg and the left leg being solid dark green.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically equipped with a staff or snake weapons.
Color Scheme
Lime green, dark green, brown, and orange accent.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring serpentine scales, body wraps, and tribal emblems on the torso.
Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2012 wave, with variations depending on whether he is featured as a general or king.
Condition Notes
Shows moderate play wear with some paint scuffing on the torso print and mismatched legs characteristic of assembled or played-with figures.
Estimated Value
3 to 6 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Came packaged in sets ranging from 30 to 100 USD originally in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9440 Venomari Shrine, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Skales is a prominent general and later king of the Hypnobrai serpentine tribe in the Ninjago television series.
Design Notes
Utilizes a specialized molded snake head piece replacing the standard minifigure head, a signature design choice for the Serpentine factions.
Similar Minifigures
Slithraa, Mezmo, Rattla
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago fans completing their original Serpentine villain collections from the 2012 wave.
History
Introduced in the foundational first year of Ninjago lore alongside the Rise of the Snakes storyline.
Interesting Facts
Skales is known for his signature hypnotic stare and his eventual rise to become the Serpentine King.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or earthy baseplate alongside other Hypnobrai and Ninja minifigures from the 2012 wave.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom snake-themed MOCs or fantasy barbarian builds.
Overall Assessment
A classic and iconic early Ninjago villain featuring unique molded parts that define the charm of the 2012 waves.