Skales - Snake Staff
njo042 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
njo042
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic early Ninjago villain featuring unique molded parts and charming 2012 printing design, highly recommended for fans of the classic theme eras
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUsed complete values typically range from $5 to $10 USD depending on the inclusion of his staff accessory
Original Retail
Originally available in 2012 sets ranging from $20 to $120 USD depending on the set scale
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Lime green specialized serpentine head with black and white snake eyes, detailed scale patterns, fangs, and a red forked tongue sticking out
Torso
Lime green torso with dark green scale print at the bottom, a white chest pattern with a spiked belt, and a diagonal staff accessory print with a skull emblem
Legs
Lime green legs with dark green scaly pattern print covering both legs and hip piece
Accessories
Typically comes with a white snake staff or hypno-staff, though none are shown in hand in this specific image
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring detailed serpentine scales, facial features, straps, and weapon harness on the torso and head
Color Scheme
Lime green as the primary body color, dark green for scales, with black and white accent details and a touch of red on the tongue
Known Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2012 Hypnobrai wave, sometimes with different staff accessories or slight packaging variations
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the lime green arms and torso, minor scratching on the unique serpentine head piece, and yellowing if exposed to direct sunlight
Found In Sets
9440 Venomari Shrine, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Skales is a prominent member and later general/leader of the Hypnobrai serpentine tribe in the Ninjago universe, known for his cunning and ambition to overthrow the tribe's leader, Slithraa
Design Notes
Features the classic first-generation serpentine head mold specifically introduced for the 2012 Ninjago Rise of the Snakes wave, abandoning standard minifigure head shapes for unique creature molds
History
Introduced in the foundational 2012 wave of LEGO Ninjago, marking the debut of the serpentine enemy faction that defined the early years of the theme
Interesting Facts
Skales is voiced by Ian James Corlett in the Ninjago TV series and plays a major recurring role across multiple seasons
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility among Ninjago completionists and fans of the classic 2012 serpentine waves due to nostalgia and unique molds
Similar Minifigures
Slithraa (njo041), Acidicus (njo044), Pythor P. Chumsworth (njo067)
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Hypnobrai serpentine members on a dark or earthy baseplate to recreate the underground snake tombs from the show
Modification Potential
Great for custom snake cultist MOCs, fantasy factions, or combining parts with newer Ninjago serpentine figures