Rumble of the Keepers - Ninjago: Island
njo665 · Ninjago
The Island (Season 14) · 2021
Figure ID
njo665
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2021
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. It appeared in two retail sets and a foil pack, making it accessible for a named antagonist henchman.
Head
Double-stacked medium lavender heads. The bottom head features a menacing grin with yellow eyes and white face markings. The top head (the totem extension) has a scowl with a similar aesthetic. Both are topped with dark green bands/caps and a black ponytail piece.
Torso
Medium lavender torso with detailed bone/wood armor printing (front and back). Includes a teal crystal pendant necklace and turquoise tooth-bead accents. Lavender arms and hands.
Legs
Medium lavender legs with a printed grass-skirt/loincloth motif. Details include turquoise tooth-beads on the knees and bone/fabric-wrapped textures.
Accessories
Two dark brown flintlock-style pistols with attached white tooth/bone blades to create bayonets. The figure is defined by its 'totem' stack consisting of a secondary lavender head and a specialized black hair piece (ponytail).
Color Scheme
Primary Medium Lavender with accents of Dark Green, Teal (Turquoise), and Tan/Brown earth tones.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing across the torso, hips, and knees. The face prints are crisp, depicting 'Spirit of the Storm' patterns. Notable for the vertical continuity of the totem-stack printing.
Variants
Standard wide-release version. Note that the character 'Thunder' (njo664) uses the same head mold/print but different armor details.
Condition Notes
Main concerns are the dark green stud-connectors between the heads which can cause friction wear. Lavender plastic is generally durable but check for arm cracks and hairpiece rigidity.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New (taken from sealed sets): $5.00 - $7.00 USD; Foil Pack Sealed: $8.00 - $12.00 USD.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure context). Set prices included $19.99 (The Island Catamaran) and $39.99 (The Keeper's Village).
Compatible Sets
71747 The Keepers' Village (2021), 71748 Catamaran Sea Battle (2021), and Ninjago Magazine Issue 77 Foil Pack.
Character Background
A member of the Keepers of the Amulet, a tribe living on a mysterious island. They worship 'Wojira' and guard the Storm Amulet. Rumble serves as a tribal warrior under Chief Mammatus.
Design Notes
The use of stacked minifigure heads to create a 'totem' or tall-stature effect is a clever use of standard geometry to represent the character's unique height and supernatural appearance in the show.
Similar Minifigures
Thunder (njo664), Chief Mammatus (njo666), and The Island Lloyd/Kai/Jay variants.
Collectibility
Moderate. Important for completionists of the Season 14 'The Island' sub-theme, though values remain stable due to its inclusion in lower-priced sets.
History
Part of the transitionary 'Island' wave that linked Season 13 (Master of the Mountain) to Season 14 (Seabound). It marked a return to more organic/tribal designs reminiscent of the older islander themes.
Interesting Facts
The bayonet weapons are actually constructed from a standard pistol and a horn piece, a technique LEGO often uses to create 'custom' tribal weaponry within official sets.
Display Suggestions
Displays best in a jungle or beach diorama. Use a 1x1 brick on the baseplate to elevate him, as he is taller than standard minifigures due to the double-head stack.
Modification Potential
The double-head stack logic can be repurposed for custom 'two-headed ogre' MOCs or taller fantasy creatures in D&D dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking figure due to its unique height and vibrant lavender color. A solid 7/10 for design and 5/10 for investment potential.