Nuckal
njo004 · Ninjago
Pilots / Skeleton Army · 2011
Figure ID
njo004
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Common
Head
White skeleton head with black detailing, red eyes, and a wide grinning expression. Unique to the Ninjago skeleton faction.
Torso
Specialized white skeleton ribcage piece with spine back, clip arms, and a printed blue loincloth/wrap around the hip connector.
Legs
White specialized skeleton legs (short, claw-like feet connected via standard skeleton hip piece).
Accessories
Typically comes with a dual-blade dark blue/silver weapon or bone knife, though none are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
White bones with striking black print, red eyes, and a dark blue hip wrap accent.
Printing Details
Pad-printed face and torso wrap with high durability typical of early 2010s Ninjago releases.
Variants
Standard version as pictured; appeared in multiple starter sets and medium-sized sets in 2011.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose arm joints due to the clip-on skeleton arm design and slight yellowing of white plastic over time if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
3.00 to 5.00 USD used complete, around 2.00 USD incomplete.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $10 to $50 in 2011.
Compatible Sets
2505-1 Garmadon's Dark Fortress, 2506-1 Skull Truck, 2259-1 Skull Motorbike
Character Background
Nuckal is a comical, two-headed (though minifigure form has one head) general of the Skulkin army under Lord Garmadon, known for his dim-witted nature and constant bickering with Kruncha.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic early-era Ninjago Skulkin skeletal body elements which are distinct from standard minifigures.
Similar Minifigures
Kruncha (njo003), Lord Garmadon (njo001), Wyplash (njo005)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of early Ninjago waves.
History
Released during the inaugural launch of LEGO Ninjago in January 2011, establishing the iconic skeleton army motif.
Interesting Facts
Nuckal's character in the TV show is notable for having two heads, but LEGO represented him with a standard single skeleton head piece.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Skulkin generals and Lord Garmadon on a dark-themed LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into Halloween-themed MOCs or custom fantasy skeletal armies.
Overall Assessment
A fun, nostalgic piece of early Ninjago history that captures the quirky charm of the original villain faction.