Sensei Wu - The LEGO Ninjago Movie
njo315 · Ninjago
The LEGO Ninjago Movie · 2017 - Debuted in sets accompanying the film's release during the high point of Ninjago's cinematic expansion.
Figure ID
njo315
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2017 - Debuted in sets accompanying the film's release during the high point of Ninjago's cinematic expansion.
Rarity
Uncommon - While this version appeared in several mass-produced sets, its movie-specific design is distinct from the TV series versions, making it a targeted item for collectors.
Head
Yellow skin with bushy white eyebrows and mustache; dual-sided head with a wise smile on one side and a more serious expression on the other. Includes a specific movie-style long, flowing white beard.
Torso
White robe with a gold and black circular dragon emblem on the left chest; detailed with black ties and a gold border along the opening. Features plain white arms and yellow hands.
Legs
White hips and legs with gold and black decorative printing on the front. On the left leg, gold Ninjargon script (the fictional language of Ninjago) is present.
Accessories
Includes a tan conical Asian-style hat (coolie hat) and usually carries a brown or tan wooden staff. In the provided image, he is holding a silver/grey dao-style sword with a pearl dark grey hilt.
Color Scheme
Primarily White and Gold with black accents and Yellow skin tones, reflecting his purity and status as an Elemental Master of Creation.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with metallic gold accents. Detailed Ninjargon characters on the legs and intricate knot-ties on the robe show the increased detail typical of the Movie sub-theme compared to early TV versions.
Variants
Other 'Master Wu' variants include his 'Classic' TV appearance (njo012), 'Battle Scarred' versions, 'Teen Wu', and the 'Golden Wu' 10th-anniversary edition.
Condition Notes
The white plastic is prone to yellowing if exposed to UV light. The beard piece is made of a slightly softer plastic that can accumulate dust or become discolored at the tips from handling.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $5 - $8 USD; New/Mint: $10 - $15 USD. The value remains stable due to his presence in multiple sets.
Price (New)
Ningen sets ranged from the $10 'Spinjitzu Training' to the $300+ 'Ninjago City'. As a CMF, individual bags were $3.99.
Compatible Sets
70608 Master Falls, 70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon, 70618 Destiny's Bounty, and 70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon.
Character Background
The son of the First Spinjitzu Master and brother to Lord Garmadon. Master Wu is the wise, tea-loving mentor to the Ninja who guides them through his cryptic lessons and 'Spinjitzu'.
Design Notes
The Movie version introduced a more fabric-like texture to the robe printing and a more 'cluttered' authentic aesthetic compared to the clean, minimalist lines of the early 2011 versions.
Similar Minifigures
Master Wu (Classic), Lord Garmadon (Movie version), and other movie-styled ninja such as Lloyd (njo312).
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists. While not the rarest Wu, it is considered the definitive 'high-detail' version of the character for display.
History
Wu has been a staple of Ninjago since 2011. This 2017 iteration represents the redesign specifically for the big-screen animation by Animal Logic.
Interesting Facts
The script on his leg is actually translatable using the Ninjargon cipher; it often spells out terms related to 'Master' or 'Wu'.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on the deck of 70618 Destiny's Bounty or in a Dojo-themed MOC with his students. Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the white plastic.
Modification Potential
The beard and hat are highly sought-after parts for creating custom 'Old Man' or 'Wizard' figures in the Castle or Fantasy themes.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential Ninjago figure. It perfectly balances the classic elements of the character with the updated, high-fidelity printing standards of modern LEGO sets.