General Kozu and Cyrus Borg (Overlord Form)
njo073 and njo106 · Ninjago
Rebooted / Masters of Spinjitzu · 2013-2014; General Kozu (left) debuted in 2013 and Cyrus Borg (right) in 2014 during the robotic-themed Ninjago expansion.
Figure ID
njo073 and njo106
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2013-2014; General Kozu (left) debuted in 2013 and Cyrus Borg (right) in 2014 during the robotic-themed Ninjago expansion.
Rarity
Uncommon; These are primary antagonists from their respective waves and were limited to medium-to-large sized sets.
Head
General Kozu: Pearl Gold with red eyes and stone-like facial printing. Cyrus Borg: Trans-clear head under a unique black helmet with a silver bionic eye piece.
Torso
Kozu: Pearl gold with mechanical stone armor printing. Cyrus: Black with dark purple robes and red core power source (Techno-organic virus details).
Legs
Kozu: Pearl Gold with matching armor printing. Cyrus: Black with purple sash continuity from the torso.
Accessories
General Kozu typically carries a sword or four-armed configuration (missing here). Cyrus Borg is missing his mechanical spider legs base.
Color Scheme
Pearl Gold (Kozu) and Black/Dark Purple/Silver (Cyrus Borg Overlord).
Printing Details
High precision pad printing. Cyrus Borg features a unique trans-clear head intended to represent his digital possession.
Variants
General Kozu has 2 official variants (red and gold). Cyrus Borg has a 'human' version in a wheelchair vs. this corrupted version.
Condition Notes
Kozu's gold printing is prone to rubbing off; Cyrus Borg's silver eye piece and trans-head are susceptible to scratches.
Estimated Value
Kozu: $15-$25 USD in used condition. Cyrus Borg (without spider legs): $10-$15 USD.
Price (New)
Kozu appeared in set 70504 ($39.99). Cyrus Borg appeared in set 70722 ($19.99).
Compatible Sets
70504 Garmatron (Kozu), 70505 Temple of Light (Kozu), 70722 OverBorg Attack (Cyrus Borg).
Character Background
General Kozu is the leader of the Stone Army. Cyrus Borg is an inventor possessed by the Digital Overlord to create the Nindroid army.
Design Notes
Kozu uses a 'pearl gold' plastic that was a hallmark of the 2013 Ninjago wave. Cyrus utilizes a rare trans-clear head mold for effect.
Similar Minifigures
Stone Warrior, Nindroid Warrior, General Cryptor, Overlord (Golden Master).
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists, as these represent the primary 'Big Bad' generals from the early show seasons.
History
These figures marked the transition from mythological/supernatural villains to sci-fi/technological villains in LEGO's own IP.
Interesting Facts
The Cyrus Borg figure is officially titled 'OverBorg' in many promotional materials due to his corrupted state.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the Golden Ninja (Lloyd) or Zane (Titanium) to recreate the Battle for New Ninjago City.
Modification Potential
Kozu's gold parts are frequently used for MOC golden statues. Cyrus's helmet is a favorite for sci-fi/borg customs.
Overall Assessment
Excellent figures from the peak of Ninjago's 'golden era'. Both suffer from missing accessories in this image but remain highly desirable.