Cole - Tournament Robes
njo127 · Ninjago
Tournament of Elements (Master of the Mountain/Legacy) · 2015 - Released as part of the 'Tournament of Elements' wave corresponding with Ninjago Season 4.
Figure ID
njo127
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015 - Released as part of the 'Tournament of Elements' wave corresponding with Ninjago Season 4.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While once widely available in multiple sets, it is now discontinued and sought after for completing character rosters.
Head
Yellow head with black bushy eyebrows, a confident smirk, and a small mole. This specific hairpiece is the dark brown 'tousled' Ninjago hair mold.
Torso
Black Gi with dark purple trim and a white undershirt. Left side features red Ninjago script. Black arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Black legs with purple belt sash printing continuing from the torso. Left leg features matching red Ninjago script detailing.
Accessories
The base figure (njo127) typically features a silver weapon or a staff, though he was sold in sets with various Tournament of Elements Jade Blades.
Color Scheme
Black and Dark Purple. This was the era where Cole's secondary accent color shifted strongly from grey to purple to distinguish his earth-elemental branding.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front/back) and legs (front). The alignment of the purple belt between the torso and hips is a key quality marker.
Variants
Variants include njo139 (with a stone-colored armor piece) and njo251 (RX version with ghostly arms). This specific version is the standard sleeveless/basic Gi.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the 'mole' print on the face rubbing off and torso cracks under the armpits. Check for 'clutch power' on the hairpiece.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00 USD. New/Mint: $10.00 - $14.00 USD. Value is stable but increasing slightly as Ninjago 'Legacy' collectors look for originals.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $19.99 (70753) to $29.99 (70747).
Compatible Sets
70753 Lava Falls, 70747 Boulder Blaster, and 70741 Airjitzu Cole Flyer.
Character Background
Cole is the Master of Earth. In this outfit, he participates in Master Chen's Tournament of Elements to find the missing Zane.
Design Notes
The use of the Ninjago language alphabet (Ninjargon) on the robes was a defining design choice of this era to add 'authentic' lore detail to the figures.
Similar Minifigures
Tournament Kai (njo117), Tournament Lloyd (njo112), and Tournament Jay (njo126).
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists. The 'Tournament' wave is considered one of the most iconic aesthetic eras for the original ninja designs.
History
First debuted in Early 2015. It marked a transition for Cole from the heavy armor of the Rebooted era to a more traditional martial arts look.
Interesting Facts
The red symbols on Cole's torso and leg actually translate to 'EARTH' in the fictional Ninjargon script used in the show.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Tournament of Elements ninja on a tan or stone-colored baseplate to simulate Chen's island arena.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom 'monk' or martial arts MOCs due to the generic but high-quality black/purple robe printing.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential Ninjago figure. While not the most expensive, it is a high-quality representation of the character's 'Earth' aesthetic during a peak era of the show.