General Fangtom
njo039 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo039
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Head
Red snake head piece with specialized dual-head design featuring menacing yellow eyes, white fangs, and detailed scales unique to the Fangpyre tribe.
Torso
Red torso with intricate silver scale armor plating print, brown belt, and detailed back printing featuring snake scales and bone accents, with black arms and black hands.
Legs
Red legs with metallic silver and white printing depicting snake tails and armor scales.
Accessories
Typically comes with a staff of Fangpyre or a weapon, though accessories vary by specific set context.
Color Scheme
Primarily red, with silver metallic armor highlights, black hands and arms, and white/yellow facial accents.
Printing Details
High-quality detailed metallic silver and white pad printing on torso, legs, and specialized head piece.
Variants
Standard version as seen in 2012 sets; no major physical color variants exist outside of other Hypnobrai or Fangpyre generals.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the metallic silver chest and leg printing if rubbed or played with heavily; check clutch power and head piece integrity.
Estimated Value
Between $15 to $30 USD depending on complete condition and inclusion of accessories.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing from $30 to $100+ during the 2012 wave.
Compatible Sets
9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
General Fangtom is one of the generals of the Fangpyre serpentine tribe in the Ninjago universe, known for his two-headed appearance and ability to turn things into snakes with a bite.
Design Notes
Features a unique molded dual-head snake element specific to the Fangpyre faction, capturing the serpentine aesthetic of early Ninjago waves.
Similar Minifigures
Skales, Acidicus, Bytar, and other Serpentine generals from the Rise of the Snakes wave.
Collectibility
High collectibility among early Ninjago and Serpentine completionists due to being a tribe general.
History
Released in 2012 during the foundational 'Rise of the Snakes' era of LEGO Ninjago, which established the theme's long-term success.
Interesting Facts
Fangtom is famously known as a two-headed snake general, though the LEGO minifigure uses a single specialized dual-faced head mold.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals on a Ninjago-themed rocky or temple baseplate under gentle lighting.
Modification Potential
Great for custom serpentine or fantasy MOC factions, purist swapping of snake tribe accessories and armor.
Overall Assessment
An excellent and nostalgic mid-tier rare figure for Ninjago fans, featuring unique molded elements and great printing detail.