Acronix / Krux (Time Twins) - Vermillion Armor
njo284 / njo285 · Ninjago
The Hands of Time (Season 7) · 2017: Released during the Ninjago Season 7 wave, marking the debut of the Time Twin antagonists.
Figure ID
njo284 / njo285
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2017: Released during the Ninjago Season 7 wave, marking the debut of the Time Twin antagonists.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare: While they appeared in mid-to-high priced sets, they are highly sought after as the main antagonists of a specific season and have never been reissued in this specific form.
Head
Black head with yellow reptilian eyes and a black cloth-style mask print covering the lower face. Often used with a specialized black hood piece featuring a copper-colored 'Hands of Time' gear-and-serpent logo.
Torso
Black torso with intricate dark red and copper armor printing featuring mechanical gears, snake motifs, and a central clock-dial design. Characteristically features one red arm (indicative of the Vermillion influence).
Legs
Black legs with continuous armor printing from the torso, featuring dark red straps, copper gear highlights, and knee plating details.
Accessories
Usually paired with the four 'Time Blades' (Forward, Slow-Mo, Pause, Reversal) which are translucent neon green, blue, red, and orange pieces with unique molds. Sometimes seen holding katanas.
Color Scheme
A dark aesthetic revolving around Black, Dark Red, and Copper (Pearl Gold/Copper), with the Time Blades providing vibrant translucent accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front and back of the torso, the legs, and the hood. The copper-ink printing is particularly notable for its metallic sheen reflecting the 'steampunk' snake theme.
Variants
Acronix (njo284) and Krux (njo285) are the primary variants; they often share the same armored look but differ in their unmasked faces and hairpieces (Krux has grey hair, Acronix has black hair).
Condition Notes
The copper printing on the hood is prone to rubbing off over time. Check for hairline cracks in the black torso under the arms and verify that the red arm is the correct side for the specific twin.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD each for used complete figures. Prices can spike significantly if the rare Time Blade accessories are included.
Price (New)
Appeared in sets ranging from the $30 'Desert Lightning' to the $150 'Dawn of Iron Doom'. Individually, the value has outperformed the original cost of the smaller sets.
Compatible Sets
70622 Desert Lightning, 70626 Dawn of Iron Doom, 70627 Dragon's Forge.
Character Background
Acronix and Krux are the 'Hands of Time,' former Elemental Masters of Time who turned against the Ninjago team. They control the Vermillion army made of snakes and armor.
Design Notes
Introduced the unique 'Time Blade' molds and a specialized hood piece that integrates printing across the forehead, which was a relatively advanced technique for Ninjago at the time.
Similar Minifigures
Vermillion Warriors (Machia, Raggmunk, Blunck), Sensei Wu (Season 7), and Ninjago Legacy variants.
Collectibility
High: Antagonist completionists prioritize these figures. As Season 7 is a distinct era in Ninjago history, these figures are staple items for theme collectors.
History
These figures marked the transition of Ninjago into more complex mechanical and biological hybrid designs (The Vermillion) before the series was soft-rebooted with the Movie-inspired designs.
Interesting Facts
The 'Time Twin' characters were missing for 40 years in the show's lore. The logo on their hood is a stylized representation of the clock face they used to steal time.
Display Suggestions
Display them on a black baseplate flanked by their respective colored Time Blades. They look best when posed alongside the large 'Iron Doom' mech.
Modification Potential
The torsos are excellent for steampunk or dark fantasy MOCs. The red arm/black arm combo is popular for 'mechanical arm' custom minifigures.
Overall Assessment
An excellent pair of villains with top-tier printing and unique accessories. A 'Buy' for any Ninjago fan, especially if the copper printing on the hood is intact.