Zane - ZX (Deep Freeze / White Ninja Outfit)
njo036 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo036
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with white ninja mask wrapping around the lower face and top of head, leaving eyes visible with determined expression
Torso
Black torso with white Gi lapels, gold clasp details, and a blue dragon/ice symbol on the right chest, with white arms and black hands
Legs
Black legs with white belt printing and ornate white patterned hem printing at the bottom
Accessories
Typically comes with silver weapons (like shurikens of ice or katana, though none are shown in the hand in this photo)
Color Scheme
Black and white primary colors with gold and light blue accents
Printing Details
Highly detailed pad printing on torso and legs featuring traditional Japanese-inspired clothing motifs and elemental iconography
Variants
Standard ZX variant with mask; also came with a golden weapon stand in respective sets
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the metallic gold printing on the torso and scratching on the face/mask piece
Estimated Value
3 to 6 USD depending on condition and presence of weapons
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from $10 to $50 originally in 2012
Compatible Sets
9441 Kai's Blade Cycle, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Zane is the Nindroid (robot) Ninja of Ice, known for his calm, logical demeanor and ultimate self-sacrifice
Design Notes
The ZX suit was introduced in 2012 during the second wave of Ninjago, featuring the iconic elemental animal crest on the chest
Similar Minifigures
Other ZX variants of Kai, Jay, Cole, and Nya from the 2012 Rise of the Snakes wave
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a classic early-era Ninjago main character variant, popular among nostalgia collectors
History
Released during the golden age of early Ninjago expansion when the theme solidified its place as a cornerstone LEGO product line
Interesting Facts
The blue dragon symbol on Zane's chest represents his elemental ice dragon affinity before he unlocked true dragon form
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a black or ice-blue LEGO baseplate alongside the other original ninja in their ZX gear
Modification Potential
Great for custom futuristic ninja MOCs or mixing and matching parts with later Ninjago waves
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, iconic early Ninjago minifigure representing Zane at the height of the Rise of the Snakes storyline