Kai - Hands of Time
njo274 · Ninjago
Hands of Time · 2017 - Debuted in the LEGO Ninjago Season 7 wave, specifically in sets like 70621 and 70627.
Figure ID
njo274
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2017 - Debuted in the LEGO Ninjago Season 7 wave, specifically in sets like 70621 and 70627.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon - This figure appeared in multiple sets across various price points, making it relatively accessible during its production run.
Head
Dual-sided face printing: one side determined/angry, the other with a smirk. Features classic Kai brown eyebrows and a scar over the left eye. Topped with a red ninja wrap (hood) featuring a spiked top mold.
Torso
Red torso with black arms and black hands. Printing features the Hands of Time 'fusion' robe design with a gold lion/fire emblem on the chest and dark red/gold tassel details.
Legs
Red legs with red hips. Front printing includes dark red knee plates, gold accents, and a grey belt continuity from the torso print.
Accessories
Typically packaged with two silver Katanas or a Time Blade (depending on the set). This specific figure in the image is shown without hand-held accessories.
Color Scheme
Red and black primary palette with gold, dark red, and grey printing accents. The black arms provide a contrast specific to the Season 7 uniform.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and front of the legs. Features 'fusion' robe aesthetics intended to represent the merging of Kai and Nya's elemental heritage in that season.
Variants
Varieties of Kai from this era include the 'Spinjitzu Training' version and the 'Fusion' version found in the Fire Mech set. This is the standard tactical gi version.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver printing on the legs which can rub off with play, and 'neck cracks' in the torso. The red plastic is generally resistant to yellowing.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Mint: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. Value is stable as it is a core character but widely printed.
Price (New)
Retail context: Found in sets ranging from the $9.99 (70621 The Vermillion Attack) to the $79.99 (70627 Dragon's Forge).
Compatible Sets
70621 The Vermillion Attack, 70627 Dragon's Forge, 70625 Samurai VXL (Limited), and various Ninjago activity books.
Character Background
Kai is the Elemental Master of Fire. In the 'Hands of Time' season, he and his sister Nya search for their parents while battling the Time Twins, Krux and Acronix.
Design Notes
Features the unique 'Hands of Time' hood mold which combines the ninja mask with stylized spiked hair on top, a departure from the removable hair/mask pieces of earlier seasons.
Similar Minifigures
njo286 (Kai - Fusion Armor), njo271 (Nya - Hands of Time), and other Season 7 ninja versions of Lloyd, Jay, Cole, and Zane.
Collectibility
Moderate. Necessary for collectors wanting to complete the Season 7 lineup, but not as high-value as 'Legacy' or 'Tournament of Elements' versions.
History
Represents the seventh major design overhaul of the Ninjago team robes since the theme's inception in 2011, emphasizing a more armored, 'battle-ready' aesthetic.
Interesting Facts
The symbol on his chest represents both fire and the lineage of his father, Ray, the former Master of Fire. This was one of the last seasons before the 'Movie' designs changed the characters' faces.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the Vermillion warriors and the 'Forward' or 'Slow-Mo' Time Blades for a season-accurate diorama.
Modification Potential
The black arms are frequently swapped by MOC builders to create 'casual' or 'stealth' versions of other red-themed characters.
Overall Assessment
A solid, standard-issue Kai that captures the unique aesthetic of the 2017 Ninjago wave. Essential for fans of the 'Hands of Time' story arc.