General Kozu
njo053 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Rebooted / Stone Army) · 2013
Figure ID
njo053
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Yellow head with black and red Oni-style mask or visor printing, showing an aggressive expression with exposed teeth, unique to the Ninjago theme.
Torso
Red torso with intricate golden stone-armor patterns, straps, and detailing on both the front and back, paired with black hands.
Legs
Red legs with detailed gold and dark red knee and shin armor printing, matching the stone warrior aesthetic.
Accessories
Equipped with a pearl gold neck bracket armor piece and attached dark red small dragon wings, giving him a formidable winged warrior appearance.
Color Scheme
Primarily vibrant red and bright yellow, with striking pearl gold accents and dark red wings.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate metallic gold highlights on a red base, covering the torso and legs with excellent alignment.
Variants
Appears in multiple slightly different versions depending on the specific 2013 set, such as variations with different swords or standard weapons, though this exact figure configuration represents the standard General Kozu from the Stone Army wave.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include potential scratching on the printed torso and leg armor, as well as looseness in the wing attachment slots on the neck bracket.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $10.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from approximately $20 to $50 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
70666 The Golden Dragon, 70504 Garmatron
Character Background
General Kozu is a primary antagonist and the general of the Stone Army in the Ninjago television series, serving the Overlord and Lord Garmadon.
Design Notes
Features specialized elements like the molded neck bracket designed to hold small dragon wings, a common design choice for flying antagonists in Ninjago.
Similar Minifigures
Stone Army Scout, Stone Army Swordsman, Lord Garmadon (Rebooted)
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for Ninjago fans completing their Stone Army or villain lineups from the early waves of the theme.
History
Introduced in 2013 during the second major wave of the Ninjago theme when the Stone Army was introduced as the primary faction.
Interesting Facts
General Kozu's stone armor design is heavily inspired by traditional Japanese samurai armor combined with mythical monster aesthetics.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark or stone-textured custom baseplate alongside other Ninjago villains and the Stone Army faction.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom fantasy or mecha warrior MOCs, particularly the golden armor and dark red wings.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly detailed villain figure from classic Ninjago, offering great visual appeal due to its wings and gold armor printing.