Hypnobrai General - Skales
njo049 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo049
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Unique molded red serpentine head piece featuring two distinct snake heads with printed black eyes, white fangs, and angry expressions.
Torso
Red torso with detailed white and black serpentine scale patterning on the front, matching the snake tribe motif. Red arms and red hands.
Legs
Large specialized red serpentine tail lower body piece with dark reddish-black mottled printing to give a textured, slithering appearance.
Accessories
None standard equipped in this specific display, though typically associated with snake staffs or hypno-staves in sets.
Color Scheme
Primary bright red with accent colors in black and white, featuring a mottled dark red/black gradient on the tail section.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso front with clean lines and sharp contrast between the white scales and black markings.
Variants
Skales appears in several variants across different Ninjago waves, including his general form and later serpentine forms with armor.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the tail printing and potential bite marks or scratches on the specialized snake head mold.
Estimated Value
Between $8 to $15 USD depending on completeness and overall condition on the secondary market.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing between $30 and $50 USD during the 2012 wave.
Compatible Sets
9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Skales is a prominent antagonist from the early seasons of LEGO Ninjago, serving as the second-in-command and later general of the Hypnobrai tribe.
Design Notes
Features a specialized double-headed snake mold combined with a unique snake tail element instead of standard legs, pioneering new creature body types for Ninjago.
Similar Minifigures
Slithraa, Mezmo, Rattla, and other Hypnobrai or Serpentine tribe members from the 2012 Ninjago wave.
Collectibility
Moderately high for Ninjago completionists and fans of the classic 2012 'Rise of the Snakes' nostalgic era.
History
Introduced in the foundational 2012 launch of the Ninjago theme, helping establish the Serpentine as iconic villains.
Interesting Facts
Skales eventually becomes the Serpent King after defeating Slithraa and plays a major recurring role throughout multiple seasons of the TV show.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals on a custom dark-themed or jungle-themed LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom fantasy creatures, monster builds, or other serpentine MOCs.
Overall Assessment
An excellent and nostalgic figure representing the golden age of early Ninjago villain design with unique molded parts.