Kai - Rebooted / Tournament of Elements (Asymmetrical Arms)
njo098 · Ninjago
Tournament of Elements · 2014
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
njo098
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An iconic and nostalgic mid-era Ninjago minifigure with unique asymmetrical arms, highly recommended for fans of seasons 3 and 4.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 3.00 to USD 6.00 depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Originally came in sets ranging from USD 20 to USD 50 in 2014.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Yellow head with black eyebrows, brown eyes, smirk, and mask covering lower face. Dual-sided with alternative angry expression.
Torso
Dark red torso with intricate metallic silver strap and armor print, asymmetrical arms (right arm dark red, left arm bright yellow), black hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with black hip piece.
Accessories
Red ninja headwrap / hood with black patterns.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on front of torso and head piece. Dual-molded or multi-colored arm scheme unique to this specific wave of Ninjago characters.
Color Scheme
Dark red, bright yellow, black, and metallic silver accents.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2014 Rebooted and Tournament of Elements waves with slight variations in gear.
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso strap details, scratches on the head wrap, and arm cracking due to color differences in plastic batches.
Found In Sets
70721 Kai Fighter, 70727 X-1 Ninja Charger, 70747 Boulder Blaster, 70756 Team Ninja Combo
Character Background
Kai is the Master of Fire and one of the core ninja team members trained by Master Wu, known for his hot-headed nature and protective loyalty to his sister Nya.
Design Notes
The 2014 wave introduced a tech-infused ninja gi design combined with traditional robes, highlighted by asymmetrical sleeve coloring representing their transition into the digital and tournament eras.
History
Released during the height of the Ninjago TV show's second golden age, marking a major aesthetic shift from the previous legacy designs.
Interesting Facts
The asymmetrical arm coloring was a signature design choice for the 2014 ninja variants to help differentiate them quickly on screen and shelf alike.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the Tournament of Elements storyline.
Similar Minifigures
Jay (njo099), Cole (njo097), Lloyd (njo103) from the same 2014 wave.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other elemental masters on a custom black or dark-red tiered LEGO stand.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Ninjago MOCs, custom elemental fighters, or purist post-apocalyptic custom builds.