Pythor P. Chumsworth - Hypobrain / Great Devourer Cultist Variant
njo057 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Rise of the Snakes) · 2012
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
njo057
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
An iconic, highly nostalgic villain figure with unique molds that makes a fantastic centerpiece for any early Ninjago collection.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation15.00 USD to 25.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing between 30.00 USD and 100.00 USD in 2012.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique molded snake head piece with white base, intricate purple tribal patterns, red eyes, and a central blue gemstone print on the crest.
Torso
White torso with black arms and hands, featuring detailed red and black ceremonial printing representing serpentine robes.
Legs
Specialized white serpentine tail piece featuring elaborate purple tribal patterns running down the length of the tail.
Accessories
None standard included with this loose variant in the image, though typically associated with snake staves or elemental weapons.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with complex symmetrical purple tribal swirls running up the long serpentine head mold and along the tail.
Color Scheme
White and purple with red and blue accents and black limbs, representing the Hypobrai or general Serpentine aesthetic.
Known Variants
Pythor appears in multiple iterations, including his original 2012 long-neck mold and later versions with standard standard minifigure bodies in subsequent waves.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear or fading on the delicate purple ink printed over the white curved surfaces of the long head and tail piece. Check for yellowing of white plastic over time.
Found In Sets
9443 Rattler Showdown, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Pythor P. Chumsworth is the last of the Anacondrai tribe and the main antagonist of the first season of LEGO Ninjago, orchestrating the release of the Great Devourer.
Design Notes
Features a specialized one-piece molded serpentine head and neck element unique to the Serpentine factions of the 2012 Ninjago wave.
History
Introduced in the foundational 2012 Ninjago wave, establishing the memorable serpentine enemies that defined early Ninjago lore.
Interesting Facts
Pythor is unusually long compared to standard minifigures due to his custom neck and head mold designed to mimic a giant snake.
Collectibility
High demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the classic Rise of the Snakes era.
Similar Minifigures
Skales, Acidicus, Fangtom, Lasha
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a clear acrylic stand alongside other Serpentine villains and the Ninja heroes in their original 2012 gis.
Modification Potential
Parts can be swapped with other Serpentine parts to create custom snake warriors for MOC builds.