Mindroid
njo090 · Ninjago
Rebooted · 2014 - Set 70724 (NinjaCopter)
Figure ID
njo090
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014 - Set 70724 (NinjaCopter)
Rarity
Uncommon. While not a limited edition, he only appeared in one set during the initial Rebooted wave, making him the most sought-after of the Nindroid variants.
Head
Standard black head with robotic eye printing, covered by a unique black and metallic silver Nindroid helmet mask with a visible mechanical scanner lens on the right side.
Torso
Black torso with Nindroid robotic circuitry printing, featuring a red power core, purple energy cables, and silver plating. The arms are mismatched: right arm is black, left arm is flat silver.
Legs
Short black legs (fixed) with mechanical plating, circuitry, and purple energy glow printing on the front. Mindroid is the 'short' version of the standard Nindroid warrior.
Accessories
Usually equipped with a black jagged techno-blade or saw-blade, though none are held in the specific image provided. Often paired with a jetpack build in its native set.
Color Scheme
Black, Flat Silver, Dark Purple, and Trans-Red highlights. The high-contrast purple/black is iconic to the 2014 Rebooted villain aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso (front/back) and legs. Includes metallic silver ink for mechanical parts. The print alignment on the short legs is typically precise for the era.
Variants
Standard Nindroids (njo083) use full-size legs; Mindroid is the only variant using short legs to represent his smaller size in the TV series.
Condition Notes
The metallic silver printing on the torso and helmet is prone to rubbing/wear. Short legs on these early 2010s figures can sometimes develop hair-line cracks on the back of the heels.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD; New: $15 - $20 USD. His price has remained stable as an iconic side character from a popular season.
Price (New)
The NinjaCopter set (70724) retailed for $29.99 USD in 2014.
Compatible Sets
70724 NinjaCopter (2014).
Character Background
Mindroid is a small Nindroid with a big attitude. In the Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV series, he was a comic relief villain characterized by his shortness and aggressive personality.
Design Notes
Uses a newer-style helmet mold introduced in 2014. The use of the short leg piece was a deliberate design choice to mirror the character's height in the cartoon, a rarity for generic 'enemy' minions.
Similar Minifigures
General Cryptor (njo091), Nindroid (njo083), and various Nindroid warriors from the Legacy sub-theme.
Collectibility
High for Ninjago enthusiasts. He is considered a 'must-have' for fans of the Rebooted season due to his unique personality in the show.
History
Initially introduced in the third season of Ninjago, marking the transition from fantasy/mythology to a more sci-fi/technological setting for the brand.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a robot, Mindroid was often treated as an underdog by General Cryptor, leading to many fans viewing him as a favorite secondary antagonist.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Rebooted-era figures like General Cryptor and Titanium Zane. Use a transparent 'action' stand to simulate his jumping/jetpack flight.
Modification Potential
The silver arm is a popular part for MOC builders looking to create cybernetic or robotic limb replacements for other characters.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic character-based minifigure with high show-accuracy. A 9/10 for any Ninjago collector due to the unique combination of the Nindroid print on short legs.