Kraang
tnt015 · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Nickelodeon / TV Series · 2013 and 2014; it debuted in the first wave of the TMNT theme following LEGO's acquisition of the license from Mega Bloks.
Figure ID
tnt015
Theme
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Year Released
2013 and 2014; it debuted in the first wave of the TMNT theme following LEGO's acquisition of the license from Mega Bloks.
Rarity
Uncommon; while it appeared in three sets, the TMNT license has been retired for a decade, making figures from this line increasingly difficult to find in pristine condition.
Head
Light Fleshish Grey; features a robotic face print with pink eyes, mechanical cheek details, and a small blue stripe on top. It is a standard minifigure head shape unlike the 'Kraang Android' variant.
Torso
Light Fleshish Grey; the print depicts the internal cavity housing the Kraang brain (pink alien) with green eyes and a frowny mouth. The surrounding armor features silver, dark purple, and medium blue paneling.
Legs
Light Fleshish Grey with Dark Bluish Grey hips; features extensive printing showing robotic plating, purple knee joints, and light blue thruster/vent details on the toes.
Accessories
In its most common set appearances, this figure came with a small translucent-purple stud-shooter or a simple grey blaster. No accessories are present in the provided image.
Color Scheme
Primary Light Fleshish Grey (flat silver-style grey) with accents of pink, dark purple, medium blue, and lime green for the alien's eyes.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing showing front torso, front legs, and toe details. There is no arm printing, but back printing is present on the torso showing mechanical plates.
Variants
Standard Kraang (this one), the Kraang Android (tnt039) which features a unique oversized molded head, and the clear 'Kraang' brain-only piece.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include silver printing rubbing off the torso and legs. The grey plastic is prone to showing 'bite' marks or scratches more easily than darker colors.
Estimated Value
Current market value is approximately $5.00 - $8.00 USD for used condition and $10.00 - $14.00 USD for new/mint condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $12.99 (Kraang Lab Escape) to $39.99 (Turtle Sub Undersea Chase).
Compatible Sets
79100 Kraang Lab Escape (2013), 75333 Stealth Shell in Pursuit (2013), and 79121 Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (2014).
Character Background
The Kraang are an alien race of brain-like creatures from Dimension X. This minifigure represents their standard 'Exo-suit' used to blend in and fight on Earth in the 2012 Nickelodeon series.
Design Notes
The use of a standard head rather than the specialized mold used for the later Android variant makes this a more 'traditional' LEGO-style representation of the character.
Similar Minifigures
Kraang Android (tnt039), Foot Soldier (tnt005), and various versions of Shredder from the same theme.
Collectibility
Moderate; interest in the TMNT 2012 series is stable. Collectors usually seek to 'army build' these, which keeps the demand consistently higher than a single-character figure.
History
Part of the transition LEGO made in the early 2010s to acquire more Nickelodeon properties. It remains the only time LEGO has produced the TMNT license before it moved back to other competitors.
Interesting Facts
The printing on the torso is one of the few instances where LEGO has printed a 'character within a character,' showing the pink Kraang brain inside the metal suit.
Display Suggestions
Looks best in a laboratory MOC or a sewer scene alongside the four Turtle brothers. Use a translucent purple baseplate to simulate Dimension X energy.
Modification Potential
The head and torso are excellent for sci-fi MOCs, specifically for building generic service robots or hive-mind alien soldiers.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly-detailed figure from a beloved retired theme. It captures the 2012 show aesthetic perfectly and is a must-have for TMNT completionists.