Lloyd Garmadon - ZX (Golden Armor Shoulders)
njo056 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo056
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Green ninja hood and dark green head with angry expression and glowing eyes
Torso
Dark green gi with black lapels, gold snake emblem details, and back printing
Legs
Dark green legs with black and gold belt and pouch printing
Accessories
Gold katana sword, gold shoulder armor piece with dual spikes
Color Scheme
Dark green, pearl gold, and black
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on front and back of torso, head, and front of legs, featuring metallic gold ink highlights
Variants
Appears with and without the gold shoulder armor depending on the specific set inclusion
Condition Notes
Check for metallic gold paint wear on the shoulder armor and katana, as well as torso cracking from tight hand-to-accessory connections
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on completeness and condition
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $100 in 2012
Compatible Sets
9442 Jay's Storm Fighter, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9448 Samurai Mech
Character Background
Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon is the central protagonist of Ninjago, starting as a mischievous boy trying to be an evil villain like his father before discovering his true destiny as the Green Ninja
Design Notes
Represents the iconic ZX training suit era which introduced specialized shoulder armor elements to accommodate weapons and gear
Similar Minifigures
Cole ZX, Jay ZX, Kai ZX, Zane ZX
Collectibility
High demand among early Ninjago completionists and fans of the classic Rise of the Snakes storyline
History
Released during the foundational second year of the Ninjago theme when the storyline shifted heavily towards the destiny of the Green Ninja
Interesting Facts
This version of Lloyd features him before he fully grew into his ultimate powers, sporting the classic ZX gear before transitioning to the Kimono and Golden Ninja suits
Display Suggestions
Display on a black or translucent acrylic tiered stand alongside the other original ninja in their ZX gear
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom ninja or medieval rogue MOCs using standard LEGO green and gold elements
Overall Assessment
An essential classic figure for any Ninjago fan, representing a pivotal era in the theme's long-running history with great visual appeal