Lasha
njo053 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo053
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow head with snake eyes, fangs, and angry expression, wearing a tan snake-head hat/hood.
Torso
Yellow torso with intricate purple and red snake scale patterns, chest straps, and back printing matching the Venomari tribe design.
Legs
Dark purple legs with reddish-brown and metallic silver wrap/strap printing and foot details.
Accessories
Red/dark red shoulder armor piece with spiked pauldrons and a snake head motif on one side, plus a tan snake headgear piece.
Color Scheme
Yellow, dark purple, reddish-brown, tan, and dark red.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing on head, front and back of torso, and legs, featuring intricate tribal snake scales and wraps.
Variants
Appears in sets from the 2012 Rise of the Snakes wave with minor variations in weapon accessories.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the metallic printing of the legs and torso, fading on the yellow plastic, and potential bite marks or stress cracks on the shoulder armor clip.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 10.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from $20 to $50 originally in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9443 Rattler Quad, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush
Character Background
Lasha is a scout and warrior of the Venomari snake tribe in the Ninjago universe, known for spitting venom that causes victims to see their worst fears.
Design Notes
Features specialized molded elements like the snake shoulder armor and snake headgear piece characteristic of the early Ninjago serpentine waves.
Similar Minifigures
Skales, Slithraa, Fangtom, Acidicus
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago fans completing their original Serpentine tribe collections from the 2012 wave.
History
Released during the iconic 2012 Rise of the Snakes era which cemented Ninjago as a major pillar theme for LEGO.
Interesting Facts
The Venomari tribe's color scheme of lime green and purple/yellow was designed to represent toxicity and danger.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals and the ninja in their ZX or kimono suits on a dark rock-themed baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom fantasy, tribal, or snake-themed MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A classic early-era Ninjago villain featuring unique molded accessories and detailed tribal printing, making it a nostalgic and fun addition for collectors.