Kai (Christmas/Santa Suit Variant)
njo186 · Ninjago
Seasonal / Promotional · 2015 - Released as part of the LEGO Ninjago Advent Calendar (Set 75107 / 75131 equivalent context)
Figure ID
njo186
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015 - Released as part of the LEGO Ninjago Advent Calendar (Set 75107 / 75131 equivalent context)
Rarity
Uncommon - Exclusive to seasonal advent calendar
Head
Yellow head with Kai's signature smirk and high-arched eyebrows (classic non-flesh tone version)
Torso
Red Santa suit jacket with white fur trim and a black belt with a silver buckle; red arms and white hands
Legs
Plain red legs without printing
Accessories
Red conical Asian-style hat (Kuli hat) and a red serrated fire sword (shamshir/katana hybrid)
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Red and White with a Yellow head; consistent with Santa and Kai's Fire motif
Printing Details
Simple torso printing on front only; fur trim and belt buckle. Standard Kai facial print without scarring seen in later seasons.
Variants
Standard Kai (ninja gear), Tournament of Elements Kai, and subsequent movie-styled Kai variants
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the plain red legs and loss of accessories like the specific red color sword
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $10; New: $12 - $18 (USD)
Price (New)
Included in the 2015 Advent Calendar (70751-ish era packaging) which retailed for $29.99
Compatible Sets
70751 (Ninjago Advent Calendar 2015)
Character Background
Kai is the Elemental Master of Fire and a main protagonist in the Ninjago series; this represents a festive holiday version
Design Notes
Combines a standard City Santa torso with the iconic Ninjago Kai head and hat mold
Similar Minifigures
Santa Garmadon (njo187), Santa Cole, and standard Santa Claus minifigures
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists and Seasonal/Holiday minifigure collectors
History
Part of the very first Ninjago-themed Advent Calendar, marking a milestone for the theme's holiday integration
Interesting Facts
This is one of the few times Kai is seen without his ninja cowl while wearing a non-standard themed outfit
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Winter Village or alongside the 2015 Advent Calendar builds
Modification Potential
Torso is useful for custom Santa figures; head can be swapped for modern Kai variants
Overall Assessment
A charming and affordable holiday-exclusive figure that represents the peak of early Ninjago popularity