Sky Pirate - Bucko
njo193 · Ninjago
Skybound · 2016
Figure ID
njo193
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow head with high arched eyebrows, a black handlebar mustache with a small soul patch. It features a dark brown turban (Part 40235).
Torso
Dark green torso with sleeveless design (yellow arms). Printing features a dark red belt with silver buckles and a white skull-and-crossbones (Jinjago style) over an olive green vest.
Legs
Dark green legs featuring a reddish brown peg-leg on the figure's right side (Part 2126).
Accessories
Includes a Flat Silver Scimitar (Part 60752).
Color Scheme
Primary dark green and yellow, with dark brown, silver, and dark red accents.
Printing Details
Standard Ninjago-era pad printing. Includes front and back torso printing. No leg printing is present on this specific variant, though the peg-leg mold is a detail itself.
Variants
There are several Sky Pirate grunts with similar parts. Cyren (njo204) and other crew members use similar torsos, but Bucko is identified by this specific head and turban combination.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the clip on the scimitar (often chewed or stressed) and the joint of the peg leg which can lose clutch power over time.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $4.00 USD (Used); $5.00 - $7.00 USD (New/Unassembled).
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $9.99 (Sky Shark) to $119.99 (Misfortune's Keep).
Compatible Sets
70601 Sky Shark, 70594 The Lighthouse Siege, 70605 Misfortune's Keep.
Character Background
Bucko is a foot soldier in Nadakhan's Sky Pirate crew. He is a secondary antagonist during the Skybound season of the Ninjago television series.
Design Notes
The peg leg mold was a callback to classic Pirates but updated for the modern Ninjago 'junk-punk' aesthetic. The turban is a relatively common piece repurposed for this pirate's naval look.
Similar Minifigures
Cyren, Flintlocke, Monkey Wretch, Squiffy, and other Skybound-era pirates.
Collectibility
Moderate. While common, he is essential for builders looking to fill out a pirate ship MOC or complete the Skybound villain ranks.
History
Released during the 6th season of Ninjago, this figure represented a shift towards more steampunk and traditional pirate influences mixed with Ninjago's fantasy elements.
Interesting Facts
The skull on the torso is not the traditional LEGO Jolly Roger; it is the crest of Nadakhan the Djinn, featuring a distinct sword and bone layout.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on the deck of set 70605 Misfortune's Keep or in a battle scene against Jay (Skybound version).
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom fantasy or historical Middle Eastern/Pirate MOCs due to the turban and peg-leg.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed grunt figure with a unique silhouette thanks to the turban and peg leg. Very affordable for collectors.