Arin - Dragons Rising, Outfit with Black Mask and Hair
njo818 · Ninjago
Dragons Rising - Season 1 · 2023. This figure debuted in the first wave of the Dragons Rising soft-reboot, which marked a significant shift in Ninjago animation style and character focus, introducing Arin as a new protagonist.
Figure ID
njo818
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2023. This figure debuted in the first wave of the Dragons Rising soft-reboot, which marked a significant shift in Ninjago animation style and character focus, introducing Arin as a new protagonist.
Rarity
Common. This specific version of Arin appears in multiple sets and was widely available during the 2023-2024 retail cycle.
Head
Yellow head with Arin's signature 'determined' eyebrows, bandages, and freckles. The head is dual-sided, featuring a masked version (black lower face wrap) and an unmasked version. It includes a black textured 'messy' hair piece.
Torso
Bright Light Orange torso with black, dark orange, and magenta 'dragon spirit' prints. Features one yellow arm and one black arm to represent his mismatched ninja training suit. The back features further dragon detailing.
Legs
Bright Light Orange legs with detailed printing of pouches, belts, and orange straps. Features a dark orange hip piece to match the belt design.
Accessories
This figure typically comes with a grappling hook or a katana (not pictured). The black mask/bandana piece is part of the head print and integrated look.
Color Scheme
Primarily Bright Light Orange (Yellow-Orange) with accents of Black, Dark Orange, and specific Magenta pops in the dragon logo.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, torso (front and back), and legs. The mismatched arm printing is a highlight of this specific character design.
Variants
There are several variants of Arin: njo801 (unmasked/small set version), njo843 (climber suit), and njo857 (micro version). This specific njo818 variant is the standard 'hero' version from the main sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck joint and hip friction. Because the legs have detailed printing on the front, watch for 'toe' chips on the bottom of the feet. The black arm can show scratches more easily than the yellow one.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New: $5.00 - $8.00 USD. Prices are currently low due to recent mass production.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $19.99 to $150.00. The price-per-minifigure context is standard for Ninjago wave releases.
Compatible Sets
71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer, 71794 Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs, and 71797 Destiny's Bounty - race against time.
Character Background
Arin is a self-taught ninja who lived in the 'Merge' era. He is a fan of the original Ninja and possesses a unique ability to transfer spinjitzu energy into objects, making him a tech-wizard/ninja hybrid.
Design Notes
This figure is notable for its 'DIY' ninja aesthetic, reflecting Arin's background as an outsider who built his own suit. The hair mold is relatively new and adds great texture.
Similar Minifigures
Sora (njo804), Lloyd - Dragons Rising (njo812), and various 'Season 1' Ninjago figures that utilize the same bandage/training aesthetic.
Collectibility
Moderate. While common now, Arin is the new 'face' of Ninjago, making his first-ever suit highly collectible for long-term completionists of the theme.
History
Released June 1st, 2023. This represents the first appearance of the character in LEGO history, coinciding with the launch of the Netflix series 'Ninjago: Dragons Rising'.
Interesting Facts
Arin is the first protagonist in Ninjago history to be an 'amateur' fan of the ninja before joining them. His black arm is a nod to his scrap-built protective gear.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Sora (his partner) or with the 71792 Mech Bike. Use a clear 1x2 plate to pose him in a dynamic 'jumping' ninja move.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Apocalypseburg' or 'Mad Max' style MOCs due to the mismatched arms and 'scrapper' aesthetic of the printing.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic entry-level figure with high-quality printing. It perfectly captures the 'scrappy' nature of the new Ninjago era and is a must-have for fans of the new series.