Zane - Pink Legacy (Ninjago)
njo568 · Ninjago
Legacy · 2020
Figure ID
njo568
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Uncommon / Rare
Head
Standard yellow skin tone with Zane's serious expression and blue eyes. Dual-sided printing with a neutral/concentrated face on one side and a battle-ready face on the other. Includes a Dark Pink ninja wrap/turban headpiece (part 98133).
Torso
Dark Pink ninja gi with traditional cross-over robe design. Central printing features a tan lion/beast emblem tied with brown straps. Both front and back are printed, with the back showing the continuation of the robe ties and the beast motif. Arms are dark pink; hands are black.
Legs
Dark Pink legs and hips. Hip piece features a printed black and dark pink knot/belt. The legs themselves are unprinted (plain) below the hip joint area.
Accessories
Usually paired with a silver katana or a shuriken of ice in the original set. This specific figure in the image is missing its weapon accessories.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Dark Pink (often referred to as 'Bright Pink' or 'Magenta' in fan circles) with black, brown, and tan accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of the 2020 era. Detailed line work on the torso and belt. Alignment is usually excellent with little to no bleed on the lion emblem.
Variants
This is the only 'official' Pink Zane based on the TV show's 'Laundry Day' episode. Older custom versions existed before LEGO officially released this mold in 2020.
Condition Notes
The Dark Pink plastic is fairly durable, but the black hands are prone to cracking at the wrist. Check the neck for paint wear from the wrap piece and look for stress marks on the leg pegs.
Estimated Value
Current market value for a used complete figure is approximately $15.00 - $25.00 USD. Value for a new/mint condition figure can exceed $30.00 USD.
Price (New)
Available in set 71708 (Gamer's Market) which retailed for $29.99 USD. This figure was one of 9 minifigures in that set.
Compatible Sets
71708 Gamer's Market (2020)
Character Background
This figure is based on a comedic moment from the Ninjago Season 1 episode 'Can of Worms' where Zane's white ninja suit is accidentally washed with Kai's red suit, resulting in a pink uniform.
Design Notes
Uses the 'Legacy' torso template which modernizes the original 2011 gi designs while maintaining the 'laundry accident' color palette.
Similar Minifigures
White Ninja Zane (njo001) and various other Zane iterations. In terms of color rarity, it is similar to Pink Power Ranger customs or the Disney Pink Fairy Godmother.
Collectibility
High. It is a fan-favorite 'meme' figure that the community requested for years before LEGO produced it, making it a staple for Ninjago completionists.
History
Debuted 9 years after the animated sequence it is based on. It represents LEGO's willingness to listen to adult fans (AFOLs) regarding specific deep-cut references.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an 'ice' ninja, Zane wore this pink suit for a significant portion of early Season 1 battles, becoming a running joke in the fandom.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the rest of the original 2011/Legacy Ninja team for contrast, or inside a display case that protects the pink pigment from UV fading.
Modification Potential
The dark pink legs and torso are highly valued for custom 'Pink Power Ranger' MOCs or custom female warriors.
Overall Assessment
A standout Ninjago figure due to its unique color and historical context. Highly recommended for any collector focusing on the humor and evolution of the Ninjago series.