Skales - Hypnobrai General
njo037 · Ninjago
Rise of the Snakes · 2012
Figure ID
njo037
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Custom molded dark green snake head with white fangs and yellow eyes, standard Ninjago serpentine neck attachment
Torso
Lime green and dark green scaled chest plate with a tan strap/satchel printing, black arms and hands
Legs
Lime green standard legs with intricate dark green scale printing and knee details
Accessories
Hypnobrai staff or weapons typically included in sets, though none are held in hand in this specific image
Color Scheme
Dark green and lime green with white and yellow accents
Printing Details
High quality pad printing featuring detailed reptilian scales and chest strap on torso and legs, custom molded head piece
Variants
Appears in multiple sets from the 2012 wave, with minor variations as a general vs standard soldier
Condition Notes
Inspect for wear on the printed scale patterns on the torso and legs, as well as bite marks or stress on the molded snake head piece
Estimated Value
5.00 to 10.00 USD depending on condition and presence of accessories
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20.00 to 80.00 USD originally
Compatible Sets
9440 Venomari Trash Crawler, 9445 Fangpyre Truck Ambush, 9449 Ultra Sonic Raider
Character Background
Skales is a prominent general and later leader of the Hypnobrai serpentine tribe in the Ninjago storyline
Design Notes
Features one of the iconic specialized serpentine molded heads introduced in the 2012 Rise of the Snakes wave
Similar Minifigures
Slithraa, Mezmo, Rattla and other Hypnobrai tribe members
Collectibility
High demand among early Ninjago and Serpentine collectors, highly nostalgic wave
History
Introduced at the launch of Ninjago in 2011/2012, representing the foundational snake villain factions
Interesting Facts
The Hypnobrai are known for their ability to hypnotize enemies, a major plot point in early Ninjago seasons
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Serpentine generals and the original ninja team in their 2012 gi designs
Modification Potential
Great for serpentine custom builds, fantasy MOCs, and reptile-themed dioramas
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, highly iconic villain from the golden era of early Ninjago with a unique molded head piece