Pyro Slayer
njo517 · Ninjago
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu (Season 11) · 2019 - Debuted in the Summer 2019 wave accompanying the 'Ice/Fire' chapters of the animated series, during a transition to more complex molded elements.
Figure ID
njo517
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019 - Debuted in the Summer 2019 wave accompanying the 'Ice/Fire' chapters of the animated series, during a transition to more complex molded elements.
Rarity
Uncommon. While it appeared in four distinct sets, it belongs to a discontinued theme wave and features a unique dual-molded head piece that is highly sought by army builders.
Head
Dual-molded snake head in reddish-brown and trans-orange with golden snake-eye printing and orange flame details. It serves as a unified head/headgear piece representing a cobra.
Torso
Tan torso with mummy wrap printing, brown strap, and orange/yellow flame bursts. Features back printing of wraps and flames. Arms are tan with reddish-brown hands.
Legs
Tan legs with matching mummy wrap and flame printing on the front and hips. Standard LEGO leg mold without side printing.
Accessories
Includes a Scimitar in reddish-brown. Some sets paired this figure with a transparent fire element or a snake-staff, but the sword is the primary weapon shown.
Color Scheme
A 'scorched' palette of Tan, Reddish-Brown, and Trans-Orange, designed to represent an undead fire-serpent returned to life.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, torso, and legs. The registration between the printed gold eyes and the dual-molded plastic is particularly precise for this era.
Variants
The Pyro Slayer is the standard grunt; similar variants include the Pyro Destroyer (swapping legs for a snake tail) and the Pyro Whipper (identical head but different accessories).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck joint of the large head piece and potential 'clouding' of the trans-orange plastic if exposed to direct sunlight. Check for cracks in hands.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New: $8.00 - $10.00 USD. Prices are stable but rising slowly due to Ninjago army building popularity.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). Came in sets ranging from $14.99 (70672 Cole's Dirt Bike) to $129.99 (70677 Land Bounty).
Compatible Sets
70672 Cole's Dirt Bike, 70674 Fire Fang, 70675 Katana 4x4, 70677 Land Bounty.
Character Background
Part of the Pyro Vipers, an army of undead Serpentine resurrected by the sorceress Aspheera using the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu to seek revenge on Master Wu.
Design Notes
Features a brilliant use of dual-molding (Trans-Orange and Brown) to simulate internal lava or fire. This signifies the more 'action-oriented' design style of late 2010s Ninjago.
Similar Minifigures
Fire Fang, Aspheera (njo541), Pyro Destroyer (njo521), and the Hypnobrai or Fangpyre snakes from earlier Ninjago waves.
Collectibility
High for Ninjago fans. The unique translucent head piece makes it a standout grunt figure, and it is essential for completing the Season 11 antagonist collection.
History
Follows the tradition of Ninjago's annual 'enemy wave' archetypes, evolving from 2011's simple蛇 (snakes) to these complex, multi-material elemental sprits.
Interesting Facts
The 'flames' on the head piece are actually translucent plastic, meaning the figure's head glows when backlit, a deliberate design choice to mimic fire.
Display Suggestions
Display in a desert or volcano vignette. Looks best when grouped in ranks (3-5 figures) to create a 'mummy army' effect against Ninjago heroes.
Modification Potential
The head piece is popular for custom 'lava demon' or 'Ifrit' MOCs. The tan mummy body is frequently used for custom desert zombie figures.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking figure that exemplifies the high production value of the Ninjago line. The dual-molded head is a masterpiece of small-scale engineering. Rating: 8/10.