Chokun
njo048 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Rise of the Snakes · 2012
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Figure ID
njo048
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A solid, nostalgic early-era Ninjago villain featuring a unique molded head piece and detailed wrappings. Highly recommended for fans of the Rise of the Snakes storyline.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationEstimated market value is approximately $3 to $6 USD for a used complete figure, and up to $10 USD for a new or pristine condition version.
Original Retail
Originally available in sets ranging from approximately $20 to $50 USD in 2012, making the price-per-minifigure standard for the era.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Medium lavender serpentine head piece with dark purple markings, yellow eyes, and an open-mouthed expression showing fangs. Unique mold specific to the Constrictai serpentine tribe.
Torso
Medium lavender torso with tan wrap/armor printing, blue-green spiked details, a central cyan crystal pendant necklace, and dark brown straps. Features medium lavender arms and hands.
Legs
Medium lavender legs with continuous tan wrap printing matching the torso, featuring additional pouch and strap details with cyan accents across the shins.
Accessories
Typically comes with a staff or serpentine blade, though none are shown in the handheld view. The specific accessories vary depending on the set it is packaged in.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing across the unique serpentine head mold, front of the torso, and front of the legs. Alignment is precise, capturing the earthy, woven armor aesthetic of the Constrictai clan.
Color Scheme
Dominated by medium lavender (light purple) and tan, accented with dark brown, cyan, and dark purple markings, fitting the Constrictai serpentine faction.
Known Variants
This is the standard physical release of Chokun from 2012. He also appeared in slightly different promotional variants or digital formats, but this physical variant is the most common.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the printed leg and torso wraps, scratching on the unique serpentine head piece, and potential fading of the medium lavender plastic over time if exposed to direct sunlight.
Found In Sets
Appears in set 9448 Samurai Mech (2012) and set 9455 Fangpyre Mech (2012).
Character Background
Chokun is a soldier of the Constrictai, one of the five ancient serpentine tribes of Ninjago. Known for their incredible physical strength and ability to tunnel underground, the Constrictai serve as formidable adversaries to the ninja.
Design Notes
Features the specialized molded serpentine head piece introduced in the 2012 Rise of the Snakes wave, which accurately translates the animated show's snake-like character designs into LEGO form.
History
Released during the inaugural 2012 wave of Ninjago, which cemented the theme as a massive commercial success for LEGO and established the template for serialized, story-driven action themes.
Interesting Facts
Chokun is famously known in the Ninjago fandom and TV show for his obsession with wanting to eat things, often shouting phrases related to his appetite during battles.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility. Highly desired by completionist Ninjago fans and collectors building out the 2012 serpentine army, but readily available on the secondary market.
Similar Minifigures
Other Constrictai tribe members like Bytar and Acidicus, as well as various serpentine soldiers from the Rise of the Snakes wave such as Fangtom, Skales, and Acidicus.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other members of the Constrictai tribe on a dark-themed baseplate or within a Ninjago villain faction collection case away from direct sunlight.
Modification Potential
Great for custom MOCs involving underground fantasy kingdoms, alien planets, or expanded Ninjago snake armies. Parts can be easily swapped with other serpentine figures.