Overlord - Legacy (Golden Master Ghost)
njo511 · Ninjago
Legacy · 2019
Figure ID
njo511
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon. Released in a medium-priced set and a polybag, making it accessible but retired.
Head
Transparent Purple with Dark Purple face printing, featuring glowing red eyes and a menacing, fanged grin. Topped with a Black Samurai Helmet with oversized dark ornate horn/crest.
Torso
Black torso with gold armor printing, featuring a ribcage-like design and a central purple lightning energy core. Back printing consistent with armor plating. Includes dark purple hands and 4-arm attachment piece.
Legs
Transparent Dark Purple ghost lower body trailing cloud piece (ghost tail) with molded energy swirls. No traditional hip or leg movement.
Accessories
Constructed staff weapon featuring a black hilt, red connector bush, and a silver sawtooth blade (vibe blade). The figure utilizes a specialized neck bracket to allow for four arms.
Color Scheme
Black, Transparent Purple, and Pearl Gold. Accents of Red and Silver on the weapon.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and head. The contrast of the gold ink against the black plastic is crisp, and the purple translucent plastic allows for light-passing 'glow' effects.
Variants
This Legacy version (njo511) is a redesign of the original njo094. A similar version appeared in the Crystalized wave with standard legs.
Condition Notes
The transparent ghost tail is prone to hairline cracks if forced onto plates. The four-arm neck bracket can cause loose clutch power over time on the torso stud.
Estimated Value
$8.00 - $12.00 USD (Used/Complete); $15.00+ (New/Sealed in Polybag).
Price (New)
Included in set 70666 ($19.99) and Polybag 30534 ($4.99).
Compatible Sets
70666 The Golden Dragon; 30534 Ninja Workout Polybag.
Character Background
The Overlord is the manifestation of darkness in Ninjago and the creator of the Stone Army. This form represents his ghostly spirit state attempting to reclaim historical power during the Legacy era events.
Design Notes
Uses the 'Ghost Lower Body' mold first introduced in the 2015 Possession line, repurposed here in a dark purple to represent the Overlord's corruption.
Similar Minifigures
njo094 Overlord (Original), njo718 The Overlord (Crystalized), and Garmadon (Ghost version).
Collectibility
Moderate. High demand for Ninjago villain completions, though common enough that prices remain stable rather than skyrocketing.
History
Part of the first Legacy wave in 2019, which celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ninjago by reimagining classic characters with modern printing technology.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an ancient 'Master' level threat, this specific minifigure design was often sold in a very cheap $5 polybag, making him one of the easiest big-bad villains to acquire.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a transparent stand to simulate hovering. Pairs perfectly with the 2019 Legacy Golden Dragon (70666).
Modification Potential
The 4-arm bracket is highly desired for MOC-builders creating custom demons or Garmadon variants.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking minifigure that captures the 'dark energy' aesthetic perfectly. Excellent value-for-money due to the dual-molded/translucent parts.