Samukai
njo003 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Pilot Season) · 2011
Figure ID
njo003
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White head piece with skeletal face printing, red eyes, and black and gold markings, characteristic of the 2011 Ninjago skeleton villains.
Torso
Unique white skeleton ribcage torso assembly with four arms capability, featuring white mechanical arm attachments.
Legs
White short skeleton legs with a blue loincloth or wrap printed on the hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image, but the official figure typically comes with various golden weapons of Spinjitzu or dagger accessories.
Color Scheme
Primarily white with black, red, and blue accent printing.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, hip wrap, and ribcage detailing, typical of early Ninjago wave production standards.
Variants
Appears with various weapon combinations depending on the set, but the core figure body components remain consistent across its 2011 appearances.
Condition Notes
Inspect for looseness in the four-arm shoulder joints, yellowing of white plastic, and scratching on the face or hip print.
Estimated Value
Ranges from $5 to $15 USD depending on completeness and condition, higher if accompanied by all four golden weapons.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $20 to $120 USD in 2011.
Compatible Sets
2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress (2011), 2263 Turbo Shredder (2011)
Character Background
Samukai is the four-armed general of the Skeleton Army under Lord Garmadon in the pilot season of LEGO Ninjago.
Design Notes
Features a specialized four-arm torso mold designed specifically for the Skeleton faction of the early Ninjago theme.
Similar Minifigures
Lord Garmadon, Nuckal, Kruncha, Wyplash
Collectibility
Moderate to high collectibility for early Ninjago completionists and nostalgic fans of the 2011 pilot wave.
History
Introduced at the very launch of the LEGO Ninjago theme in 2011 as the primary secondary antagonist.
Interesting Facts
Samukai famously tried to hold all four Golden Weapons at once, which led to his destruction.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed standing alongside other 2011 Skeleton Army generals and the original ninja team on a black baseplate.
Modification Potential
Parts can be used for custom fantasy skeleton warriors or multi-armed monster MOCs.
Overall Assessment
An iconic villain from the inception of Ninjago, making it a nostalgic and essential piece for any fan of the theme's early history.