Lloyd - Golden Ninja
njo073 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu · 2013
Figure ID
njo073
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Double-sided head with determined expression on one side and fierce yelling/fighting expression on the other, flesh skin tone, wearing a pearl gold ninja hood.
Torso
Pearl gold torso with intricate green and dark green gi wrap printing, black outlines, gold armor pauldron attachment piece over the shoulders, and red hands.
Legs
Pearl gold legs with detailed dark green and black wrap printing extending from the torso down to the lower legs.
Accessories
Pearl gold shoulder armor/pauldron piece. Often paired with golden weapons like the Golden Dragon blade or elemental weapons.
Color Scheme
Pearl gold primary color with dark green, black, and red accent colors.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing with metallic gold ink and precise alignment on the torso, legs, and dual-sided head.
Variants
Appears in multiple forms across different waves of Ninjago, such as Ultimate Spinjitzu Master and Crystalized versions, but this specific version is the classic 2013 Golden Ninja.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the pearl gold metallic pieces, wear on the shoulder armor clips, and fading on the torso wrap prints.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on condition and presence of weapons
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from 20 USD to 100 USD in 2013
Compatible Sets
70503 The Golden Dragon, 70505 Temple of Light
Character Background
Lloyd Garmadon is the Green Ninja and ultimate Spinjitzu Master destined to defeat the Overlord, achieving his powerful Golden Ninja form in the final battle of season 2.
Design Notes
Features specialized pearl gold colored ninja hood and shoulder armor molds specifically produced for this iconic form.
Similar Minifigures
Other versions of Lloyd Garmadon, Kai, Jay, Zane, and Cole in elemental or golden suits.
Collectibility
High demand among Ninjago collectors and fans of the early seasons due to the iconic status of the Golden Ninja suit.
History
Introduced in 2013 during the height of the early Ninjago TV show era, representing a major milestone in the theme's storyline.
Interesting Facts
The Golden Ninja form represents Lloyd unlocking the ultimate power of the First Spinjitzu Master.
Display Suggestions
Display on a black or translucent stand alongside the other ninja in their specialized suits or next to the Golden Dragon set.
Modification Potential
Great for custom MOCs utilizing pearl gold parts or creating custom ninja variants.
Overall Assessment
An absolute must-have classic for any Ninjago collector, representing one of the most recognizable character designs in the theme's history.