Aspheera
njo541 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Legacy / Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu · 2019 (Released in Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu wave)
Figure ID
njo541
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019 (Released in Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu wave)
Rarity
Uncommon. While not ultra-rare, she was exclusive to the largest and most expensive set of her wave, making her more difficult to obtain today than standard grunt figures.
Head
Features a large, uniquely molded trans-orange and reddish-brown cobra head piece with fangs and hood. This piece fits over a standard minifigure head element which is mostly obscured.
Torso
Tan torso with mummy wrap printing, orange embers, and gold/brown armor details. Reddish brown hands and arms. Printing continues on the back of the torso.
Legs
Tan legs with consistent mummy wrap printing, orange fire/ember details, and tattered bandage aesthetics.
Accessories
This figure is pictured with her dark orange serpent shoulder armor. Usually accompanied by the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu on a staff, which is missing in this image.
Color Scheme
Reddish Brown, Tan, and Trans-Orange. Accents of Gold and Dark Orange.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and legs with fine lines representing bandages and small flecks for embers. The head mold uses dual-molded plastic techniques for the translucency.
Variants
Aspheera usually appears with a snake-like tail piece in Set 70678; the version in the image uses standard legs which was used to represent her in a 'mummy' or weakened form.
Condition Notes
The trans-orange plastic on the head is brittle and prone to cracking at the neck connection. The dark orange shoulder armor can show stress marks if removed frequently.
Estimated Value
Used: $12.00 - $18.00 USD. New: $22.00 - $28.00 USD. Value is heavily tied to the unique head mold.
Price (New)
Originally included in Set 70677 (Land Bounty) which retailed for $129.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
70677 Land Bounty, 71759 Ninja Dragon Temple (variant), 70674 Fire Fang (variant).
Character Background
Aspheera is an ancient Serpentine sorceress and the primary antagonist of the Fire Chapter in Ninjago Season 11. She was imprisoned for centuries after betraying a young Wu.
Design Notes
The head mold is one of the largest 'hat' pieces in Ninjago history, combining opaque and translucent plastic to mimic fire within a cobra hood.
Similar Minifigures
Pythor P. Chumsworth, General Kozu, and Char (another Serpentine from the same wave).
Collectibility
High. Villains with unique molds are staple pieces for Ninjago completionists and the 'fire' aesthetic makes her visually striking for display.
History
This 2019 release marked a shift toward more complex dual-molding in Ninjago villains. She represents the 'Legacy' style even within a new story arc.
Interesting Facts
Aspheera's design is inspired by the Egyptian goddess Wadjet. The translucent parts of her head glow beautifully under backlighting.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals or with a backlit shelf to emphasize the translucent orange 'fire' in her headpiece.
Modification Potential
The head and shoulder pieces are highly sought after by MOC builders for creating custom fire-themed monsters or demons.
Overall Assessment
A standout Ninjago villain with exceptional molding. Despite the missing accessories in the photo, the figure remains a high-quality example of LEGO's character-specific engineering.