Young Lloyd Garmadon
njo116 · Ninjago
Rebooted · 2014 - Released during the third season wave of Ninjago, which saw a technological shift in the theme.
Figure ID
njo116
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014 - Released during the third season wave of Ninjago, which saw a technological shift in the theme.
Rarity
Uncommon. While not a limited edition, this specific version appeared in just one retail set and one polybag, making it harder to find than standard Lloyd variants.
Head
Yellow head with two-sided printing: one side with a smirk and two facial lines (cheeks), the other with a focused/angry expression. Features black pupils with white highlights.
Torso
White sleeveless gi with tan and brown printing. Includes a V-neck design showing a shirt underneath, a brown belt, and what appears to be a pouch or strap printing. Back is also printed.
Legs
Plain white short-scale legs. These are non-poseable legs used for child characters in the LEGO system.
Accessories
The figure pictured includes the 'Spiky Bowl Cut' hairpiece in black (Part 98385). Officially, it often includes a silver katana or a gold staff depending on the set context.
Color Scheme
Primary white with tan, brown, and black accents. The sleeveless arms are yellow (matching the head skin tone).
Printing Details
Medium-high detail pad printing on the torso front and back. The lines for the belt and robe folds are sharp, though the figure in the image shows some play wear/fading.
Variants
There are many 'Young Lloyd' versions, but this njo116 variant is defined by the sleeveless white torso. Other versions use the 'Kimono' or 'Hooded' outfits.
Condition Notes
The white plastic is prone to staining and dirt buildup (visible on the legs in the photo). Common wear points include the torso-to-neck junction and fading on the cheek lines.
Estimated Value
$6.00 - $12.00 USD for a used complete figure. New condition can exceed $15.00 USD.
Price (New)
Available in set 70724 (Retail $59.99) or polybag 30291 (Retail approx. $4.99).
Compatible Sets
70724 NinjaCopter and 30291 Anacondrai Battle Mech (Polybag).
Character Background
Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon is the son of Lord Garmadon. This version represents him after he became the 'Golden Ninja' but still maintained his younger appearance and child-scale height.
Design Notes
Uses the 2014 torso mold which successfully translated the 'Rebooted' aesthetic to the younger Lloyd character model.
Similar Minifigures
njo013 (Lloyd with snake hood), njo063 (Lloyd Kimono), and the Newer 'Legacy' versions of young Lloyd.
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists. Lloyd is the most popular character in the franchise, and 'short-leg' versions of main characters are always sought after.
History
Launched in 2014, this mark's the transition of Lloyd from a mischievous brat to a more serious student of Sensei G Wu.
Interesting Facts
Despite being the Green Ninja, this version is predominantly white and tan, reflecting his training phase and the loss of his 'Golden' powers.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the Rebooted Ninja team (Zane, Kai, Jay, Cole) in their respective techno-outfits.
Modification Potential
The sleeveless torso is excellent for custom martial arts MOCs or generic summer-themed minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A solid B-tier Ninjago collectible. It is an essential character variant for the 2014 saga, though less visually striking than his later armored versions.