Arin - Dragons Rising, Speedsuit
njo822 · Ninjago
Dragons Rising · 2023
Figure ID
njo822
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2023
Rarity
Common; it appears in multiple affordable sets and is a primary protagonist figure.
Head
Yellow head with bushy eyebrows, a smirk, and a white sports-style headband printed at the brow line.
Torso
Pearl Gold torso with white arms and sand-colored hands. Features a speedsuit harness print with white straps and a diagonal sash.
Legs
Pearl Gold legs with intricate white and black printing showing armor plates, knee pads, and harness straps.
Accessories
Two Flat Silver grapple hooks (claws). The figure is missing its signature pearl gold ninja hood with white scarf element in this image.
Color Scheme
Pearl Gold dominant with White, Tan, and Black accents. This 'Yellow Ninja' aesthetic distinguishes Arin from the legacy ninja cast.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with excellent resolution on the torso and legs, featuring front and back detail on the torso and front-facing leg armor.
Variants
Standard ninja suit (njo810), baby Arin (njo811), and various 'Sora's Mech' variants. This specific speedsuit version is set-specific.
Condition Notes
Pearl Gold plastic is prone to visible stress marks at the hip joints and torso-to-leg connection. Check for silver paint rubbing on the grapple hooks.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD; New/Complete: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Value is low due to high set availability.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $20.00 to $160.00 retail; figure value is roughly 5% of original set cost.
Compatible Sets
71794 Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs, 71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike, and 71803 Arin's Rising Dragon Strike.
Character Background
Arin is a self-taught ninja who grew up in the ruins after the 'Merge'. He is a fan of the legendary Ninja and becomes a primary hero in the Dragons Rising series.
Design Notes
Introduces a new 'yellow' ninja to the team. The pearl gold plastic has a higher sheen than standard yellow, signifying his unique role.
Similar Minifigures
Sora (njo812), Lloyd - Dragons Rising (njo814), and Wu-Cru trainees from earlier waves.
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for completionists of the Dragons Rising era but currently too common for high investment growth.
History
Debuted in Summer 2023 as part of the soft reboot of the Ninjago franchise following the Crystalized finale.
Interesting Facts
Arin is the first ninja in the series to be 'self-taught' using techniques he observed from old videos and posters of the original ninja team.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Sora and the Baby Dragon Riyu to complete the central trio of the new series. Best placed in a Dragon-themed diorama.
Modification Potential
Excellent parts for custom steampunk or desert-themed MOCs due to the pearl gold and harness printing.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed figure that marks a new era for Ninjago. Excellent print detailing for a standard retail figure.