Skales - Hypnobrai General
njo049 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo049
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Custom molded purple snake head with open mouth, white fangs, and red evil eyes
Torso
Dark purple torso integrated with the snake tail piece, detailed scales, armor strapping, and dark red patterns
Legs
Specialized long serpentine tail lower body piece in purple with scale and armor printing
Accessories
None standard equipped in this specific image view, though typically came with a staff or weapon
Color Scheme
Bright purple, dark red, and black with white and red print accents
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring reptilian scales, angular armor panels, and aggressive facial features
Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2012 snake wave with minor hand/arm color variations
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the printed scale details on the tail and potential cracking on the arm socket connections
Estimated Value
5 to 10 USD depending on completeness and condition
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from 30 to 100 USD in 2012
Compatible Sets
9440 Venomari Shrine, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9455 Fangpyre Mech
Character Background
Skales is the cunning second-in-command of the Hypnobrai snake tribe, later becoming the snake King
Design Notes
Features unique molded serpentine head and lower tail body pieces introduced specifically for the 2012 Ninjago serpentine tribes
Similar Minifigures
Slithraa, Rattla, Mezmo, and other Hypnobrai tribe members
Collectibility
High demand among early Ninjago and Serpentine collectors
History
Debuted in the very first wave of Ninjago serpentine villains in 2012
Interesting Facts
The Hypnobrai are capable of hypnotizing anyone who looks into their eyes, a plot point central to the early Ninjago TV show
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals and the ninja team on a custom snake-themed MOC baseplate
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily mixed with other serpentine characters to create custom snake warriors
Overall Assessment
An iconic villain from the golden age of Ninjago with unique specialized molds that make it stand out