General Vex
njo517 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu · 2019
Figure ID
njo517
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Yellow head with stern expression, white beard, and heavy facial hair printed with icy details
Torso
Dark bluish gray armor and robes with red undertones and heavy icy crystal corruption details
Legs
Dark bluish gray legs with red and black printed samurai armor wrapping and translucent light blue crystal foot details
Accessories
Dark bluish gray samurai armor shoulder pad piece, dark bluish gray samurai helmet with translucent light blue crystal horns, and a translucent light blue ice katana
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, red, black, and translucent light blue/crystal accents
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring complex armor straps, facial hair textures, and crystal growth overlays
Variants
Standard version as depicted; no major direct variant figures, though he leads the Blizzard Samurai army
Condition Notes
Check for stress marks on the translucent plastic accessories (helmet and sword) and scuffs on the dark bluish gray torso and armor pieces
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on completeness and condition
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 30.00 USD to 90.00 USD in 2019
Compatible Sets
70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor and 70671 Lloyd's Journey
Character Background
General Vex is a cunning and manipulative general of the Blizzard Samurai in the Never-Realm, corrupted by the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu, who deceived the Ice Emperor
Design Notes
Features unique molded samurai armor and helmet pieces incorporating translucent blue crystal shards, representing the freezing ice corruption theme of the wave
Similar Minifigures
Blizzard Samurai, The Ice Emperor, Zane (FS)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago fans and villain collectors, especially given the popularity of the Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu season
History
Released in the summer 2019 wave of LEGO Ninjago sets bridging the TV show narrative into physical brick form
Interesting Facts
General Vex's backstory reveals him as a former-turned-bitter peasant who manipulated a young Emperor Zane into ruling the Never-Realm with ice and fear
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Blizzard Samurai figures and the Ice Emperor on a snowy themed MOC or elevated dark display stand
Modification Potential
Great parts for fantasy or ice-themed custom minifigures, particularly the crystal accessories and shoulder armor
Overall Assessment
An exceptionally well-designed villain minifigure with striking translucent elements, highly recommended for Ninjago antagonists collectors