Nuckal
njo011 · Ninjago
Spinjitzu / Skeleton Army · 2011
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
njo011
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A classic early Ninjago villain with high nostalgic value and distinct specialized molding.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$3.00 - $6.00 USD used complete
Original Retail
Came in sets ranging from $10 to $100+ retail value in 2011.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique skeleton skull head piece with white bone structure, red eyes, and black nose/teeth printing.
Torso
White skeletal ribcage torso with black armor attachment piece featuring a red skull insignia.
Legs
White short skeleton legs with a grey loincloth print on the hip piece.
Accessories
Black armor/neck bracket piece with bone holders on the back.
Printing Details
Pad printed face, torso rib details, and hip loincloth, high quality standard for the era.
Color Scheme
White, black, grey, and red accents.
Known Variants
Appears with minor weapon variations depending on the set.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the printed face details and arm looseness common to older skeleton molds.
Found In Sets
2505-1: Garmadon's Dark Fortress, 2259-1: Skull Motorbike
Character Background
Nuckal is a clumsy skeletal general in Lord Garmadon's Underworld Skeleton Army from the early seasons of LEGO Ninjago.
Design Notes
Uses specialized skeleton limbs and a unique skull head mold characteristic of the first wave of Ninjago villains.
History
Introduced in the inaugural 2011 wave of LEGO Ninjago which launched one of LEGO's most successful original themes.
Interesting Facts
Nuckal and his partner Kruncha provided much of the comedic relief as bumbling villains in the early Ninjago television series.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of early Ninjago waves.
Similar Minifigures
Kruncha, Wyplash, Lord Garmadon
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other first-wave Ninjago skeleton villains on a dark baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom spooky or undead MOCs.