Vex - Prime Empire
njo579 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Prime Empire · 2020
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
njo579
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2020
Rarity
uncommon
Overall Assessment
A visually striking mid-tier figure with great detail, highly recommended for Ninjago fans and customizers looking for sci-fi elements.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 USD to 6.00 USD for used complete condition; up to 8.00 USD for new.
Original Retail
Came in sets ranging from 20.00 USD to 80.00 USD in 2020.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Yellow head with angry expression, furrowed eyebrows, and mechanical/digital detailing on the cheek; dual-sided with alternate expression; features dark red spiky hair piece.
Torso
Dark blue torso with intricate light blue and purple digital circuitry armor printing, metallic silver highlights, and a high collar element with fur texture in sand blue.
Legs
Dark blue legs with complex purple and light blue digital patterning and printed armor wrapping.
Accessories
Sand blue fur collar / shoulder armor piece. Often equipped with keyana or digital katanas in sets.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring complex digital circuitry lines, metallic sheen highlights, and dual-sided facial expressions typical of modern LEGO Ninjago standards.
Color Scheme
Dark blue, sand blue, purple, light blue, and metallic silver accents representing a digital video game aesthetic.
Known Variants
Appears primarily in this single main variant across the Prime Empire sub-theme sets from 2020.
Condition Notes
Standard durability for modern LEGO parts. Check for minor scratching on the printed torso or metallic highlights, and ensure the rubbery shoulder armor is unwarped.
Found In Sets
71708 Gamer's Market, 71712 Empire Temple of Madness
Character Background
General Vex serves as a primary antagonist force within the Prime Empire storyline of the Ninjago television series, operating inside the digital arcade game world.
Design Notes
Combines traditional fantasy armor aesthetics with a futuristic cyberpunk video-game look, highlighted by the specialized shoulder fur wrap piece.
History
Released as part of the 2020 Winter/Spring Ninjago wave which centered around video game tropes and digital realms.
Interesting Facts
The Prime Empire sub-theme was heavily inspired by classic arcade games, Tron, and Ready Player One, influencing the vibrant neon and digital print schemes.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Ninjago completionists and fans of the Prime Empire digital sub-theme.
Similar Minifigures
Digi Jay, Digi Cole, Unagami, and other Prime Empire themed minifigures from the 2020 wave.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black LEGO baseplate alongside other Prime Empire villains and heroes to recreate the arcade game environment.
Modification Potential
Great for cyberpunk or futuristic sci-fi custom MOCs due to the detailed digital armor torso and legs.