Lloyd Garmadon (Golden Ninja) - Legacy
njo636 · Ninjago
Legacy / Ninjago City Gardens · 2021
Figure ID
njo636
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While included in a mass-produced set, it is exclusive to the high-priced 'Ninjago City Gardens', making it less common than standard wave figures.
Head
Dual-sided face print with determined and focused expressions; features green eyes and golden eyebrows. Topped with a unique pearl gold wrap/hood piece.
Torso
Pearl gold torso with intricate dragon-scale printing and green emblem. Includes back printing of the dragon symbol and pearl gold arms with sand green hands.
Legs
Pearl gold legs with printed knee guards and green/black detailing. Matches the ornate dragon-plate aesthetic of the torso.
Accessories
Typically wields a pearl gold katana or a 'Golden Dragon' sword. The figure in the image is standing on a decorative stand that often includes a 10th-anniversary printed tile.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Pearl Gold, with Sand Green and Trans-Neon Green accents to symbolize Lloyd's elemental power.
Printing Details
High-density metallic ink printing. Features 360-degree torso printing and detailed leg printing that aligns with the torso belt line.
Variants
This is the 10th Anniversary 'Legacy' version. Similar golden versions exist for the other five ninjas (Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Nya) found in various 2021 sets.
Condition Notes
Pearl gold plastic can show swirl marks from the molding process. Head wrap pieces can suffer from 'clutch fatigue' over time if removed frequently.
Estimated Value
$40.00 - $60.00 USD (Used/Complete). Values fluctuate based on the presence of the anniversary stand and tile.
Price (New)
The set it belongs to (71741) retails for $349.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
71741 Ninjago City Gardens
Character Background
Lloyd is the Elemental Master of Energy and the leader of the Ninja. This golden form represents his peak power as the Ultimate Spinjitzu Master.
Design Notes
Released specifically to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ninjago theme; uses a specialized metallic plastic mix for a premium 'solid gold' look.
Similar Minifigures
njo494 Golden Lloyd (Legacy), sw1077 Palpatine (Gold), and the other 10th Anniversary Ninja.
Collectibility
High. anniversary figures are high-priority targets for completionist collectors of the Ninjago theme.
History
Lloyd was first introduced in 2011 as a child; this 2021 version serves as a retrospective tribute to his most iconic transformation.
Interesting Facts
The 'Ninjago City Gardens' set is the second-largest Ninjago set ever produced, and Lloyd is placed on a special balcony in the official build.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on its 10th Anniversary stand alongside the other five golden ninja from the 2021 Legacy wave.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs requiring high-status characters or 'statue' decorations in builds due to the pearl gold finish.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier commemorative figure. Its value is anchored by the high entry price of its parent set and its status as a milestone anniversary release.