Vermillion Warrior (Rivett / Slackjaw variant)
njo285 · Ninjago
The Hands of Time (Season 7) · 2017: Debuted in Jan 1 wave. This era shifted Ninjago toward complex armor molds and heavy metallic printing.
Figure ID
njo285
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2017: Debuted in Jan 1 wave. This era shifted Ninjago toward complex armor molds and heavy metallic printing.
Rarity
Uncommon: Historically tied to specific sets but fairly affordable. They are mass-produced 'army builders' for that specific wave.
Head
Solid Red head with yellow slit-eyes printing. Features the decorative 'Vermillion' helmet in Pearl Dark Gray with molded snake details.
Torso
Pearl Dark Gray/Red torso with ornate silver armor plates and two intertwining red snakes (The Great Devourer symbolism).
Legs
Pearl Dark Gray legs with elaborate silver armor printing, knee protection details, and red visible through gaps in the plating.
Accessories
Missing official weapons in photo; typically carries a Pearl Dark Gray Vermillion axe or spear with trans-orange snake components.
Color Scheme
Primary: Pearl Dark Gray and Red. Accents: Metallic Silver and Trans-Orange. Reflects the biological nature of snake-soldier armor.
Printing Details
High-density metallic silver pad printing. Detail includes scales and mechanical-organic fusion motifs on the torso and leg fronts.
Variants
Standard variations include different helmet molds (Raggmunk/Slackjaw) and leg armor; this version uses the Slackjaw/Rivett helmet.
Condition Notes
Prone to metallic silver print rubbing on the hip joints and torso edges. The helmet's thin snake tails can show stress marks if dropped.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. New: $7.00 - $10.00 USD. Values fluctuate based on the specific helmet variant included.
Price (New)
Appeared in sets ranging from $9.99 (70621) to $79.99 (70626). CMF-style blind bags were never available for this figure.
Compatible Sets
70621 The Vermillion Attack, 70626 Dawn of Iron Doom, 70623 Destiny's Shadow.
Character Background
Vermillion warriors are biological constructs made of thousands of tiny snakes (Vernix) inhabiting ancient armor sets found in the swamps.
Design Notes
Showcases LEGO's innovation in 'over-molding' aesthetics where the print flows seamlessly into the complex texture of the helmet mold.
Similar Minifigures
General Machia (njo299), Blunck (njo294), and other Season 7 Vermillion army variants.
Collectibility
Moderate. High for Ninjago completionists and army builders; lower for general collectors compared to 'Ninja' protagonists.
History
Part of the transition before the 'LEGO Ninjago Movie' style reset, representing the peak of the original character design philosophy.
Interesting Facts
The Vermillion were actually voiced as a collective hive-mind in the show, yet given individual names like Rivett and Slackjaw in LEGO literature.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in groups of 3+ to emphasize their 'swarm' nature. Looks excellent on trans-orange plates representing swamp lava.
Modification Potential
Highly sought for fantasy/dark knight MOCs due to the detailed dark-metallic armor which fits well in Castle themes.
Overall Assessment
Solid 7/10. An excellent example of LEGO's ability to create high-detail antagonists with specialized, high-quality molding.