Jay - Possession (Ghost)
njo167 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Season 5: Possession) · 2015
Figure ID
njo167
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with dual-sided printing featuring a determined expression on one side and an angry or shouting expression on the reverse. Wears a blue ninja wrap (hood and lower mask combination).
Torso
Light bluish-gray torso printed with ghostly chains, ghostly fade effects, and dark blue intricate patterns. Features light bluish-gray arms and dark bluish-gray hands. Has a neck bracket attachment slot in the back for the quiver.
Legs
Light bluish-gray unprinted legs with standard light bluish-gray hip piece, representing his ghostly transformation during the Possession storyline.
Accessories
Includes a dark gray crossbow and a brown quiver holding arrows mounted to a neck bracket behind the torso.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are light bluish-gray and bright blue, representing the ghostly corruption theme mixed with Jay's traditional signature color.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate ghostly chain motifs on the front and back of the torso, detailed mask wrapping on the head piece, and precise eye expressions.
Variants
Standard version as it appeared in the 2015 wave sets. Differs from standard non-ghost iterations of Jay due to the light bluish-gray ghostly color palette and chain torso printing.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the unprinted light bluish-gray legs and potential fading on the printed torso chains. Check the neck bracket for stress marks where accessories are attached.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $3 to $6 USD; new condition is generally around $8 to $12 USD depending on the inclusion of all original weapons and accessories.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced between $20 and $120 USD in 2015, representing standard mid-to-high tier LEGO Ninjago set distributions.
Compatible Sets
70738 Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty (2015) and 70743 Morro Dragon (2015)
Character Background
Jay Walker is the Blue Ninja and Master of Lightning. In the 2015 Season 5 (Possession) storyline, the ninja face the villain Morro and spectral enemies, leading to ghostly transformations and encounters with spirit-based weapons.
Design Notes
Part of the iconic 2015 wave that introduced ghost-themed variants for the core ninja team, utilizing translucent and muted color palettes to distinguish them from standard living variants.
Similar Minifigures
Other possessed ninja variants from the 2015 Ninjago wave such as Kai (njo165), Cole (njo166), and Zane (njo168).
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility. Highly sought after by complete Ninjago set and character variant collectors, but readily available on the secondary market due to appearing in prominent sets.
History
Introduced in the summer 2015 wave of Ninjago sets supporting the fifth season of the television show. Marked a major aesthetic shift toward supernatural and ghostly designs.
Interesting Facts
The ghostly chain patterns printed on the torso are designed to mimic the ethereal binding effects used by the villain Morro's ghost army in the TV series.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark or transparent acrylic stand alongside other members of the possessed ninja team or facing off against Morro's ghost warriors.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with standard Ninjago purist custom builds, allowing the head and torso to be swapped with modern or classic Jay iterations for custom displays.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed variant from one of Ninjago's most beloved classic story arcs. Highly recommended for fans of the show and completionist ninja collectors.