Garmadon - Tournament Robe
njo049 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Season 2) · 2013
Figure ID
njo049
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Yellow head with angry expression and purple and white face markings, wearing a black spiked helmet/shako
Torso
Dark red torso with purple robes, black belt, and a circular elemental emblem on the chest; black arms and hands with a gold neck bracket holding twin gold swords
Legs
Black legs with red and gold printing representing patterned robe bottoms
Accessories
Pearl gold katana swords mounted in a gold backpack scabbard / neck bracket, black helmet
Color Scheme
Black, dark red, purple, pearl gold, and yellow
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on front of torso and legs, featuring intricate traditional Asian-inspired robe patterns and facial tattoos
Variants
Lord Garmadon has appeared in dozens of variants across Ninjago history, ranging from four-armed forms to digital and movie styles
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso emblem and leg patterns, helmet clutch, and potential stress marks on the gold neck bracket
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $10.00 USD depending on condition
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from $20 to $50 originally in 2013
Compatible Sets
70504 Garmatron, 70505 Temple of Light
Character Background
Lord Garmadon is the primary antagonist of early Ninjago, the son of the First Spinjitzu Master, brother to Sensei Wu, and father to Lloyd Garmadon
Design Notes
Features classic early Ninjago aesthetic with specialized gear attachments like the neck bracket holding twin swords
Similar Minifigures
Other early Lord Garmadon variants from the Legacy and Rebooted waves
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and classic wave collectors
History
Released during the height of early Ninjago popularity when the TV show was cementing its massive multi-media success
Interesting Facts
This specific variant captures Garmadon wearing his tournament attire from the Final Battle storyline in Season 2
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other early Ninjago ninja and serpentine villains on a standard black LEGO baseplate
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom samurai, ninja, or fantasy villain MOCs
Overall Assessment
A solid, classic villain figure from the golden era of Ninjago with great shelf presence and iconic character design