Kai - Rebooted / Tournament of Elements (Dark Red Gi with Blue Straps)
njo104 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Rebooted / Tournament of Elements · 2014
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Figure ID
njo104
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An iconic mid-era Ninjago minifigure with vibrant contrast colors, representing a beloved design phase for the character.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 3.00 to USD 6.00 complete on the secondary market depending on condition and whether weapons are included.
Original Retail
Originally came in mid-to-high range LEGO Ninjago sets ranging from USD 29.99 to USD 89.99 in 2014.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Standard yellow dual-sided head with firm expression and confident smirk, featuring black eyebrows and brown eyes. Wears a dark red ninja hood (mask) piece with a bright light blue headband wrapped around the top.
Torso
Dark red torso with intricate metallic gold and bright light blue printing. Features traditional ninja wrappings, a crossed blue belt tied at the center, and golden dragon/elemental symbols. Includes black arms and black hands.
Legs
Dark red legs with bright light blue wrapping and strap printing that continues the design pattern from the lower torso.
Accessories
None visible in the current photo, but standard iterations of this figure typically include dual golden katana swords and a scabbard attached to the back.
Printing Details
High-quality crisp pad printing featuring intricate metallic gold detailing and vibrant light blue contrast lines on a dark red base.
Color Scheme
Primary dark red combined with accent colors of bright light blue, metallic gold, and black for hands and arms.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple waves with minor facial expression variations; this specific version features the bright light blue headband and dark red mask combination unique to the 2014 Rebooted and Tournament of Elements waves.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the bright light blue printing, scratching on the dark red plastic, and wear on the black hand clutch power.
Found In Sets
70721 Kai Fighter, 70727 X-1 Ninja Charger, 70745 Destructoid, 70756 Dojo Showdown
Character Background
Kai is the Master of Fire and one of the core founding members of the ninja team alongside Cole, Jay, and Zane, mentored by Master Wu.
Design Notes
Represents a major shift in Ninjago character design aesthetics, introducing tech-infused gi designs for the Rebooted season followed by arena-style combat gear for Tournament of Elements.
History
Released during the height of Ninjago's television series popularity in 2014, marking Season 3 (Rebooted) and Season 4 (Tournament of Elements).
Interesting Facts
The blue headband wrapping over the dark red mask was a distinct design choice to tie the elemental ninja designs together with overarching color accents during the Rebooted storyline.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility; highly sought after by completionist Ninjago fans trying to collect every single iteration of Kai.
Similar Minifigures
Other versions of Kai from the 2014-2015 eras, as well as Cole, Jay, and Zane in their corresponding Rebooted or Tournament of Elements outfits.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark or fiery themed custom baseplate alongside other elemental masters from Season 4.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom ninja builds or swapping out weapons and armor pieces from other Ninjago waves.