General Vex
njo517 · Ninjago
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu · 2019
Figure ID
njo517
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Flat silver head piece with angry white eyes, grey stone texturing, and a specialized integrated hat/hair element styled like a blocky ice crown.
Torso
Flat silver torso with intricate dark grey robotic/stone armor lining, glowing light blue circuit or power prints, and a detailed mechanical core on the left chest.
Legs
White hips and legs with elaborate grey, gold, and light blue printing depicting ice armor, straps, and glowing geometric runes.
Accessories
Typically comes with a Forbidden Spinjitzu scroll and a specialized ice weapon, though none are pictured in hand.
Color Scheme
Flat silver, white, medium azure (light blue), and dark bluish grey with gold accents.
Printing Details
Extremely high detail level featuring dual-molded elements, complex pad printing across head, torso, and legs with metallic gold and neon blue highlights.
Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2019 Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu wave, but this version is standard.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratching on the metallic flat silver parts and potential wear on the delicate light blue hand pieces.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 8.00 USD used complete
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20.00 USD to 80.00 USD in 2019.
Compatible Sets
70671 Lloyd's Journey, 70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
Character Background
General Vex is a Blizzard Samurai general from the Never-Realm who manipulated the Ice Emperor (Brix) in the Ninjago storyline.
Design Notes
Features a unique molded head/helmet piece that blends the character's stony, frozen features directly into the head mold rather than a traditional separate helmet.
Similar Minifigures
Blizzard Samurai, Akita, Zane (Forbidden Spinjitzu)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of the Ice Chapter sub-theme.
History
Released exclusively in the 2019 summer wave of Ninjago sets supporting the Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu TV season.
Interesting Facts
Vex's backstory reveals he was originally a stray-dog-like creature called a Formling before being corrupted by the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Blizzard Samurai and the Ice Emperor on a snow or ice-themed MOC baseplate.
Modification Potential
Great for fantasy or sci-fi custom minifigures due to the detailed mechanical stone texturing and glowing blue accents.
Overall Assessment
An exceptionally well-detailed villain minifigure with unique molding and striking color contrast, highly recommended for Ninjago fans.