Mezmo
njo047 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012; debuted in the 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush set
Figure ID
njo047
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012; debuted in the 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush set
Rarity
Uncommon; only appeared in two sets and one spinner pack during the original Ninjago wave.
Head
Dark blue head with red eyes, fangs, and a hypnotic yellow circle pattern. Unique mold for the Hypnobrai tribe.
Torso
Light bluish gray torso with dark blue snake belly pattern and lime green scales. Features hypnotic swirl patterns.
Legs
Light bluish gray legs with dark blue and lime green scale printing extending from the torso.
Accessories
Flat silver Hypnobrai staff with a spiked mace head. This is the standard weapon for the Hypnobrai soldiers.
Color Scheme
Primary: Light Bluish Gray. Accent: Dark Blue and Lime Green.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso and legs. The head features complex eye and scale printing on a custom molded piece.
Variants
This is the only version of Mezmo, though he shares parts with the Hypnobrai Soldier (njo043), with Mezmo having more detailed leg printing.
Condition Notes
Check for silver paint wear on the staff and neck cracks on the torso common in 2012-era light gray plastic.
Estimated Value
Used: $5-$10; New: $15-$25.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $14.99 (9555) to $49.99 (9445).
Compatible Sets
9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9555 Mezmo Booster Pack, and 9443 Rattla.
Character Background
Mezmo is a soldier and scout for the Hypnobrai, one of the five Serpentine tribes. He possesses the power of hypnosis.
Design Notes
Notable for the unique Hypnobrai head mold which was revolutionary for the Ninjago line in its second year.
Similar Minifigures
Skales, Slithraa, Rattla, and other Hypnobrai tribe members.
Collectibility
High demand among Ninjago completionists looking to finish their Serpentine armies. Value is stable.
History
Mezmo represents the 'Rise of the Snakes' era, which transitioned Ninjago from a fantasy theme to a character-driven epic.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a 'soldier' class, Mezmo has a unique name and more decorative printing than the standard Hypnobrai grunt.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for a serpentine army wall display or alongside the 9444 Cole's Tread Assault set.
Modification Potential
The head piece is often used for custom dragon-born or lizard-man MOCs in Fantasy settings.
Overall Assessment
A classic Ninjago villain with a great color palette and a unique head mold that still holds up today.