Figure ID
njo097
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly thematic minifigure representing a fan-favorite era of Ninjago design with great color contrast and sharp printing
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5.00 to 10.00 USD depending on completeness and condition
Original Retail
Dependent on the original set retail price ranging from 20.00 to 50.00 USD
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Red head with dual-sided face printing, featuring determined eyes and a scowl, covered by a red ninja wrap with a yellow headband
Torso
Red torso with dark orange and yellow flame motifs, white chest wrap detailing, and red arms with a dual-molded yellow/orange shoulder pad/sleeve effect
Legs
Red and dark orange dual-molded legs with intricate printing depicting a traditional ninja belt and wrap
Accessories
Pearl gold katana sword included in the bag
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring metallic and vibrant flat colors with sharp lines on the front torso and legs
Color Scheme
Red, dark orange, yellow, and pearl gold accents
Known Variants
Standard version from the 2014 Rebooted wave
Condition Notes
Appears to be brand new inside a sealed secondary market polybag. Watch out for wear on the metallic gold sword and scratching on the facial mask wrap.
Found In Sets
70721 Kai Fighter, 70727 X-1 Ninja Charger
Character Background
Kai is the Master of Fire and one of the core members of the ninja team, featured heavily in the Ninjago TV series and movie media
Design Notes
Represents the tech-infused, futuristic techno-ninja aesthetic of the 2014 Rebooted storyline with asymmetric sleeve printing
History
Released in 2014 during the third wave of the Ninjago theme, which revitalized the line with a cyberpunk-inspired setting
Interesting Facts
The Rebooted wave is widely considered by fans to have some of the most detailed and distinct ninja gi designs of the pre-movie era
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the earlier seasons of the show
Similar Minifigures
Other versions of Kai from early Ninjago waves such as Rise of the Snakes or Legacy
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Rebooted ninja on a transparent stand with their golden weapons arrayed
Modification Potential
Great for custom futuristic or cyber-ninja MOCs utilizing the high-tech printed torso and legs