General Vex
njo517 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu · 2019
Figure ID
njo517
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light aqua head with angry facial expression, white printing, and molded ice spikes/helmet attachment.
Torso
Dark blue torso with frozen ice armor printing, layered robes, and detailed back printing.
Legs
Medium stone grey legs with dark blue and ice crystal printing.
Accessories
Large dark grey battle axe with a translucent light blue crystal element.
Color Scheme
Dark blue, light aqua, medium stone grey, and translucent light blue.
Printing Details
Highly detailed pad printing featuring icy textures, frost patterns, and dual-sided face details.
Variants
Standard release from the 2019 winter wave.
Condition Notes
Check for stress marks on the specialized ice helmet piece and minor scratching on the translucent accessories.
Estimated Value
5.00 to 10.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
Came packaged in larger sets ranging from 30.00 to 80.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
70671 Lloyd's Journey, 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
Character Background
General Vex is a wicked Ice Samurai general of the Blizzard Samurai who manipulated the Formling trickster Akita and served as a secondary antagonist in Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu.
Design Notes
Features a unique molded ice crown/helmet piece that integrates translucent light blue crystals directly into the headgear.
Similar Minifigures
Blizzard Samurai, Blizzard Archer, Blizzard Warrior
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago villain collectors and fans of the Ice Chapter sub-theme.
History
Released in 2019 as part of the core villain wave for the eleventh season of the Ninjago TV show.
Interesting Facts
Vex was originally a peaceful villager before taking up the Forbidden Spinjitzu scroll and transforming into a bitter, frozen tyrant.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Blizzard Samurai figures and Lloyd in his journey outfit on an ice-themed MOC baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for fantasy, winter, or ice-themed custom warrior minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A striking and beautifully designed villain minifigure with excellent translucent parts and intricate ice-themed printing.