Aaron - Nexo Knights
nex004 · Nexo Knights
Wave 1 - Nexo Knights Season 1 · 2016 (First appearance in early wave sets like 70317 The Fortrex)
Figure ID
nex004
Theme
Nexo Knights
Year Released
2016 (First appearance in early wave sets like 70317 The Fortrex)
Rarity
Common (Standard retail version)
Head
Double-sided flesh-toned head with orange eyebrows and a smug/determined expression; features a bright green hair piece or visor-mounting point depending on the helmet setup.
Torso
Silver plate armor printing over a bright green base; features front and back printing of technical circuitry-style knight armor with orange accents; arms are silver and hands are light bluish gray.
Legs
Light bluish gray legs with bright green hips; front leg printing matches the silver and green technical armor pattern seen on the torso.
Accessories
Includes Flat Silver bulky shoulder armor (Aton armor) with trans-orange studs; comes with a specialized translucent-orange shield plate (Nexo Power) and a metallic silver visor piece; missing the original crossbow weapon in this photo.
Color Scheme
A technological palette consisting of bright green, flat silver, medium stone gray, and translucent neon orange.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head (dual expression), torso (front/back), and legs (front); exhibits the 'techno-magic' aesthetic characteristic of the mid-2010s LEGO era.
Variants
Multiple variants exist throughout the Nexo Knights run, including Ultimate Aaron (nex033), Aaron with Aero-Striker V2 (nex081), and various Stone Clay or Battle Suit versions.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes scratches on the flat silver shoulder armor and visor; the translucent orange tile on the shield is prone to light scuffing; check for torso cracks under the arms and joint tightness in the legs.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New/Sealed in bag: $6.00 - $10.00 USD; individual parts value is relatively low due to high production volume.
Price (New)
N/A (Derived from sets ranging from $9.99 to $99.99); the character was the main protagonist in middle-market sets.
Compatible Sets
70317 The Fortrex, 70316 Jestro's Evil Mobile, 70325 Infernox captures the Queen, and 70332 Ultimate Aaron.
Character Background
Aaron Fox is the thrill-seeking, daredevil archer of the Nexo Knights team; known for his love of hoverboards and high-action combat in the Kingdom of Knighton.
Design Notes
The Nexo Knights line introduced the square-bottomed shield piece compatible with scanable 'Nexo Power' tiles for use in a mobile app game, a key design innovation of 2016.
Similar Minifigures
Clay (nex001), Lance (nex002), Macy (nex003), and Axl (nex005) comprise the rest of the original knight core team.
Collectibility
Moderate; highly desirable for fans of the Nexo Knights series, but currently stable in price as it is a relatively recent theme and the figure was widely available.
History
Launched in 2016 as LEGO's follow-up to Chima, blending medieval fantasy with futuristic technology; Aaron serves as the 'green ranger' archetype for the line.
Interesting Facts
The 'Nexo Power' system allowed players to scan the shield tiles with their phones to unlock powers in a digital game, bridging physical play with digital interaction.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Wave 1 Nexo Knights or on the bridge of The Fortrex set; looks best under UV light due to the high amount of translucent neon orange plastic used.
Modification Potential
Excellent for SCI-FI or Space-themed MOCs; the silver technical armor is frequently used by customizers to create futuristic soldiers or space-marines.
Overall Assessment
A solid example of LEGO's technical printing capabilities in the mid-2010s; while common, the figure's vibrant color scheme and unique shield accessory make it a standout for knight enthusiasts.