General Vex
njo517 · Ninjago
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu · 2019
Figure ID
njo517
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light aqua head with angry expression, black eyebrows, white pupils, and icy corruption detail spreading across the right side of the face. Dual-sided with alternative expression.
Torso
Dark red and white asymmetric torso featuring intricate samurai armor printing, straps, and an icy frost overlay with light blue accents. Black arms and black hands.
Legs
Dark bluish gray legs with printing showing armor skirts and icy frost creeping up from the bottom.
Accessories
Trans-light blue ice spike shoulder armor piece fitting over the neck.
Color Scheme
Dark red, light aqua, dark bluish gray, white, and trans-light blue.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with detailed icy corruption patterns, complex armor textures, and dual-sided face print.
Variants
Standard version only, though appears with different weapon accessories depending on the set.
Condition Notes
Check for scuffs on the trans-light blue shoulder armor piece and wear on the leg and torso frost printing.
Estimated Value
Estimated used value is around $3 to $6 USD; new value ranges from $6 to $10 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced from $30 to $80 USD in 2019.
Compatible Sets
70676 Lloyd's Titan Mech, 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
Character Background
General Vex was the leader of the Blizzard Samurai in the Never-Realm, corrupted by the Forbidden Spinjitzu scroll and manipulating the Ice Emperor.
Design Notes
Features unique asymmetric printing representing the freezing corruption of the Forbidden Spinjitzu, paired with a specialized trans-light blue ice shoulder element.
Similar Minifigures
Blizzard Samurai, Ice Emperor, Zane (FS)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago villains and mech collectors, especially for fans of the Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu arc.
History
Released in 2019 during the 11th season of the Ninjago TV series, representing the primary secondary antagonist of the Ice Chapter.
Interesting Facts
Vex is actually a Formling who held a grudge against the local inhabitants of the Realm of Imperium and the Never-Realm for centuries before finding the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Blizzard Samurai and the Ice Emperor on a dark or ice-themed custom baseplate.
Modification Potential
Great for custom ice or corrupted warrior MOCs, utilizing the unique light aqua skin and frost printing parts.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking and well-detailed villain minifigure with unique ice corruption motifs, making it a great addition to any Ninjago collection.