Cole - Airjitzu
njo161 · Ninjago
Airjitzu (Possession Wave) · 2015. It debuted as part of the Airjitzu flyer series during the popular 'Possession' wave of Ninjago, where the ninja characters transitioned into ghostly storylines.
Figure ID
njo161
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015. It debuted as part of the Airjitzu flyer series during the popular 'Possession' wave of Ninjago, where the ninja characters transitioned into ghostly storylines.
Rarity
Uncommon. While mass-produced in 2015, this specific variant was exclusive to the Airjitzu Cole flyer set (70741) and was not included in traditional building sets.
Head
Yellow head with bushy black eyebrows, a determined/angry expression, and a dark brown wrap mask that covers the lower half of the face. It features a unique black headgear piece with an orange Ninjago script symbol.
Torso
Dark brown base with printed orange harness straps, a grey quilted 'qi' pattern, and a utility belt. The printing is specific to the Airjitzu sub-theme with intricate mechanical/traditional hybrid detailing.
Legs
Dark brown legs with printed knee pads, tactical pouches, and orange strap details. The hip piece is also dark brown.
Accessories
The figure is shown inside the transparent Airjitzu capsule. Originally came with two golden shurikens, two black katanas, and a cleaver, plus the orange rip-cord flyer assembly.
Color Scheme
Earth-toned palette dominated by dark brown and black, accented with bright orange and subtle grey highlights to represent Cole's element of Earth.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, as well as the head. Leg printing is limited to the front. The alignment on the orange straps is particularly crisp for mid-2010s standards.
Variants
Standard Cole minifigures exist for every season; this 'Airjitzu' variant is distinct from the 'Deepstone' armor used in the same year's larger building sets.
Condition Notes
The unique cloth or plastic capsule often protects the printing from dust. Common wear includes stress marks on the hands and fading of the orange print on the torso belt if handled frequently.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $9; New (with full flyer assembly): $15 - $25. Prices fluctuate based on the condition of the fragile clear capsule and the presence of the rip-cord.
Price (New)
$9.99 USD. This was the retail price for the individual 70741 Airjitzu Cole flyer pack in 2015.
Compatible Sets
70741 (Airjitzu Cole Flyer)
Character Background
Cole is the Master of Earth and the muscle of the Ninja team. During the 2015 'Possession' storyline, he temporarily becomes a ghost, though this figure represents him in his human form using the Airjitzu technique.
Design Notes
The Airjitzu line introduced a more rugged, 'street-ninja' aesthetic compared to the traditional robes, including more pouches and tactical-looking straps.
Similar Minifigures
njo140 (Cole - Deepstone Armor), njo250 (Cole - RX), and other Airjitzu ninja like Kai (njo157) or Jay (njo158).
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors often seek to complete the full set of six Airjitzu flyers. It remains a fan-favorite era of Ninjago design.
History
Airjitzu was a major play-feature milestone for Ninjago, blending minifigure collecting with 'rip-cord' action toys previously seen in the Spinner era.
Interesting Facts
The symbol on Cole's forehead is the Ninjago character for 'Earth'. The Airjitzu sub-theme is one of the few times LEGO sold major character variants exclusively in 'impulse' or 'activity' style packaging.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside the transparent capsule as shown in the image, as this is its iconic 'flight mode'. It looks great alongside other elemental flyers from the 2015 series.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Apoc-style' or post-apocalyptic MOCs due to the dark brown tactical printing on the torso.
Overall Assessment
A solid, era-specific variant of a core character. While not the most expensive Ninjago figure, its unique torso and headgear make it a standout for 2015 nostalgia collectors.