Jay - Reignited, Armor
njo116 · Ninjago
Tournament of Elements · 2015
Figure ID
njo116
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. This specific variant was widely available in entry-level sets, making it accessible to most collectors during the 2015 wave.
Head
Yellow minifigure head with a determined expression, blue eyebrows, and a slight smirk. It is covered by a two-piece blue ninja wrap/mask (top and scarf piece) with silver printing on the forehead.
Torso
Blue torso with dark blue and silver armor plating designs. Features a silver belt buckle and strap detail. One arm is blue, the other is silver (representing the 'Heavy Armor' look), with black hands.
Legs
Blue legs with no printing. The hip piece is also blue, maintaining the uniform color scheme of the Elemental Master of Lightning.
Accessories
Includes a silver 'Spiked Shoulder Armor' piece (Zukin/Tournament style). While not pictured in the hand, this figure typically comes with a silver katana or a gold chain weapon with a lightning bolt.
Color Scheme
Primary: Blue. Secondary: Silver and Dark Blue. Accent: Yellow (skin) and Black (hands).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and the head wrap. The silver ink used for the armor detail has a slight metallic sheen characteristic of the mid-2010s Ninjago era.
Variants
Jay has dozens of variants; this 'Tournament' or 'Armor' version differs from the 'Stone Armor' or 'Kimono' versions by the inclusion of the silver arm and specific armor printing pattern.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver printing on the forehead of the mask, which can rub off, and the 'neck' of the torso where the shoulder armor sits, which can sometimes cause stress marks.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $3.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Mint: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. The value is relatively stable as it is a base character from a popular wave.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $9.99 (Jungle Trap) to $29.99 (ElectroMech). Individual figure value at release was approximately $4.00.
Compatible Sets
70752 Jungle Trap, 70754 ElectroMech, and the 5003085 Jay Minifigure Polybag.
Character Background
Jay Walker (born Jay Gordon) is the Elemental Master of Lightning. This specific outfit represents his gear during the Tournament of Elements on Master Chen's island, where the ninja fought to find Zane.
Design Notes
This era of Ninjago introduced more asymmetrical designs, such as the single silver arm, to represent the rugged, combat-ready nature of the 'Tournament of Elements' storyline.
Similar Minifigures
Tournament Kai (njo117), Tournament Lloyd (njo112), and Tournament Cole (njo122).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a staple for any Ninjago completionist, though not as high-value as early 2011 'Pilot' versions or rare 'NRG' variants.
History
Released during Wave 4 of Ninjago. This helped cement the 2-piece mask design as a standard for the theme after its introduction in the previous Rebooted wave.
Interesting Facts
Despite being called 'Tournament Jay,' this figure is often used by fans to represent his 'Reignited' look. Jay is the only ninja in this wave to feature a full metallic-colored arm.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the other four main Ninja in their Tournament of Elements gear or placed inside the 70754 ElectroMech cockpit.
Modification Potential
The silver arm is a highly sought-after part for MOC (My Own Creation) builders looking to create cyborgs or armored knights.
Overall Assessment
A solid, classic representation of Jay during one of the most beloved story arcs of the Ninjago series. Great for play and essential for a character-specific collection, though not a high-end investment piece.