Wolf Mask Shadow Spirit
njo862 · Ninjago
Dragons Rising Season 2 · 2024 (January) - Part of the first wave of the second season of the Dragons Rising series.
Figure ID
njo862
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2024 (January) - Part of the first wave of the second season of the Dragons Rising series.
Rarity
Uncommon. While available in multiple sets, it is a specialized antagonist figure with unique translucent components that collectors often seek in multiples for army building.
Head
The head is Dark Blue with a menacing wolf-like face print featuring red eyes, white fangs, and light blue energy cracks. It is topped with a specialized Black Wolf Mask piece with red ear highlights and a Dark Blue neck ruffled fur armor piece.
Torso
The torso is white with intricate printing featuring a grey and red wolf emblem, light blue energy surges, and a red sash. The arms are translucent light blue with red hands, representing a spectral shadow-energy form.
Legs
In place of standard legs, this figure uses a 'ghost lower body' piece (Part 28551). It is molded in a dual-color swirl of translucent light blue and solid white to simulate a flowing, ethereal spirit trail.
Accessories
As pictured, the figure includes the Wolf Mask headgear and the jagged collar armor. In official sets, it is often equipped with various Dark Azure or Trans-Light Blue bladed weapons or shadow claws.
Color Scheme
A striking cold palette of White, Dark Blue, and Trans-Light Blue, accented by aggressive pops of Red in the eyes, hands, and sash.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back. The alignment of the energy cracks from the head to the torso is designed to look continuous. The translucent arms are a standout feature for this era of Ninjago.
Variants
There are several Wolf Mask warriors (e.g., njo833, njo835) that share the same mask and armor but use standard legs or different torso armor levels. The 'Shadow Spirit' variant is distinguished primarily by the ghostly lower body.
Condition Notes
The translucent plastic used for the arms and lower tail is generally durable but can show internal stress marks if the joints are forced. The mask piece has small protrusions (ears/fur) that can suffer from paint rub if stored loose in bins.
Estimated Value
Currently valued between $4.00 and $7.00 USD for a used complete specimen, and approximately $8.00 - $12.00 in brand new condition. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of the Dragons Rising series.
Price (New)
This figure appeared in sets ranging from $20.00 (71805 Jay's Mech Battle Pack) to $120.00 (71813 Wolf Mask Shadow Dojo). In the Battle Pack, it represents excellent value-per-minifigure.
Compatible Sets
71805 Jay's Mech Battle Pack, 71807 Sora's Elemental Tech Mech, 71813 Wolf Mask Shadow Dojo.
Character Background
Shadow Spirits are the foot soldiers and manifestations of the Shadow Dojo, serving Lord Ras and the Wolf Mask Clan. They use Forbidden Five magic to combat the Ninja, acting as ethereal pawns in the quest to release the ancient warriors.
Design Notes
This figure utilizes the 'ghost tail' mold originally introduced for the Ninjago Possession wave and the Hidden Side theme, repurposed here with a frost/shadow color scheme to fit the new lore.
Similar Minifigures
Ninjago Ghost Warriors (Wrayth, Bansha), Hidden Side ghosts, and other Wolf Mask Clan members like the Wolf Mask Warrior or Claw Hunter.
Collectibility
High for army builders but moderate for general collectors. The unique translucent parts make it visually distinct from standard Ninjago villains.
History
Follows the evolution of Ninjago's 'elemental grunt' design, moving from snakes and skeletons to more complex, multi-textured spiritual entities in the Dragons Rising era.
Interesting Facts
The mask piece is a dual-molded element, and the Shadow Spirit is one of the few grunts in the series to lack a human-like name, emphasizing its status as a magical construct.
Display Suggestions
Looks best when mounted on a clear brick to simulate floating. Display alongside Lord Ras or inside the 71813 Shadow Dojo to recreate show scenes.
Modification Potential
Great for 'Frost' or 'Ice' themed custom fantasy figures. The trans-blue arms and tail are highly compatible with Nexo Knights or Ice Planet 2002 MOCs.
Overall Assessment
8/10. An excellent example of LEGO's modern ability to combine complex molding and printing to create a character that feels both magical and menacing. A must-have for Ninjago completists.