Sensei Yang
njo187 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Season 6 / Day of the Departed) · 2016
Figure ID
njo187
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light nougat dual-sided print with severe expression, thick black stylized mustache and eyebrows, bald head with printing on top and back
Torso
Black torso with deep V-neck martial arts gi, white trim, exposed chest skin printing, and back printing
Legs
Plain black legs with silver belt continuity printing extending from the torso
Accessories
Typically comes with an Aero Blade or ghostly sword, though missing in this specific image
Color Scheme
Black, white, and light nougat with silver accents representing a ghostly martial arts master
Printing Details
High quality pad printing with crisp white and silver lines on black elements, dual-sided facial expression
Variants
Unique to this specific version as a ghost antagonist in the Ninjago television series
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the glossy black torso and fading on the silver hip belt printing
Estimated Value
$3.00 to $6.00 USD used complete, depending on market fluctuations and presence of accessories
Price (New)
Originally available in sets retailing between $20.00 and $50.00 USD in 2016
Compatible Sets
70589-1: Airjitzu Battle Grounds (2016) and 70595-1: Ultra Stealth Raider (2016)
Character Background
Master Yang is the creator of Airjitzu who became trapped in his own temple as a ghost after being consumed by his ambition and dark magic
Design Notes
Features unique facial hair and expression molds matching his animated appearance in the Day of the Departed TV special
Similar Minifigures
Other ghostly villains from the Ninjago Day of the Departed wave such as Master Chen, Kozu, and Cryptor
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the ghostly villain sub-themes
History
Introduced in 2016 during the Airjitzu and Day of the Departed narrative arc of the Ninjago theme
Interesting Facts
His mustache design is one of the most uniquely stylized facial hair prints in the LEGO Ninjago theme
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other ghostly Ninjago villains on a dark translucent brick stand to simulate floating
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom historical martial arts instructors or fantasy monk MOCs
Overall Assessment
A solid, character-accurate minifigure with great villainous aesthetic appeal for Ninjago fans