Karlof
njo124 · Ninjago
Tournament of Elements · 2015
Figure ID
njo124
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Uncommon but highly sought after. He was only released in a single, relatively affordable set, making him accessible but essential for completionists.
Head
Medium Blue with a distinctive metal-plated texture print on the right side of the face; one eye is narrow/angry while the other is part of the metallic plating; features a smirk.
Torso
Black with dark bluish gray ninja robe printing, including a belt/sash design; the arms are black, and the hands are yellow.
Legs
Dark brown with black hip joint; printing features gray wrappings/bandage details and belt extensions in a dark bluish gray and white color palette.
Accessories
In the original set, he comes with two 'metal' fist builds (large grey Technic/Bionicle style hands) to represent his elemental power of metal.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are medium blue (skin), black, and dark brown. The blue skin is highly unique to the character within the Ninjago universe.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the head, torso front, and legs front. The metallic silver ink used on the face for his 'metal skin' transformation is a highlight.
Variants
There are no official variants of Karlof; however, the hairpiece used (black textured messy hair) is common across many themes.
Condition Notes
Check for silver ink rubbing off the blue head, as metallic prints are prone to scratching. Check for hairline cracks in the black torso at the arm sockets.
Estimated Value
Used: $15–$25 USD; New (taken from sealed set): $30–$40 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of Ninjago legacy collections.
Price (New)
Included in set 70756 (Dojo Showdown) which retailed for $24.99 USD in 2015.
Compatible Sets
70756 Dojo Showdown (2015).
Character Background
Karlov is the Elemental Master of Metal from the Metal Village. He participated in Master Chen's Tournament of Elements. He is known for his thick accent and ability to turn his skin into solid metal.
Design Notes
The use of 'Medium Blue' for a human character is a specific design choice to represent his metallic nature. The torso is shared with other minor characters, but the head is unique.
Similar Minifigures
Other Elemental Masters from the 2015 wave, such as Griffin Turner (njo115) or Shade (njo117). Also similar in vibe to Colossus from Marvel.
Collectibility
High. He is a 'Master of Elements' character, and Ninjago fans often aim to collect the full roster of tournament fighters.
History
Debuted in Season 4 of the Ninjago TV show. This figure represents his original look from the Tournament of Elements arc and has not been remade since.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a human, his LEGO figure uses blue skin to differentiate his 'powered up' state. In the show, he was the first master to be defeated and have his powers stripped by Chen.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Elemental Masters on a custom Dojo-style baseplate or in a shadow box arranged by element. Best shown with his oversized metal fist builds.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom fantasy or sci-fi figures due to the unique blue head. Can be used for custom Marvel 'Yondu' or 'Nightcrawler' iterations.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure from the Tournament of Elements wave. His unique head print and character significance make him a must-have for the Ninjago collector.