Zane - Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu (FS)
njo526 · Ninjago
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu / Season 11 · 2019 - Debuted with the Season 11 Fire Chapter sets, specifically the Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
Figure ID
njo526
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2019 - Debuted with the Season 11 Fire Chapter sets, specifically the Castle of the Forsaken Emperor
Rarity
Uncommon; while not a limited exclusive, it only appeared in two sets during the 2019 wave, making it harder to find than the more common core Zane variants.
Head
Standard Zane head with silver/robotic features and light blue eyes. The headgear is the FS (Forbidden Spinjitzu) style wrap in white with a silver forehead plate featuring blue slash marks.
Torso
White torso with FS design: featuring a diagonal black strap, silver armor plating on the left shoulder, and a blue sash/belt at the waist. Back printing includes continuation of the armor and belt detail.
Legs
White legs with white hip piece. Printing includes white bandage-style wrappings across the shins and knees, matching the FS aesthetic.
Accessories
The base figure (njo526) typically comes with a silver katana or a scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu. In this image, the figure is shown without weapons but has the blue hands representing Zane's elemental ice color.
Color Scheme
A clean mix of White, Silver, and Medium Azure (Blue). Gray/Titanium accents used for the robotic elements.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, and front of the legs. The alignment on the belt area is critical for this figure's value.
Variants
This is the FS version. Other Season 11 variants include the standard 'FS' torso with different headgear or the regular suit version without the Forbidden Spinjitzu energy effects.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver printing on the headgear rubbing off and the blue hands becoming loose. Check for 'neck cracks' on the white torso.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD; New: $10 - $15 USD. Price fluctuates based on the completeness of the specific FS headgear.
Price (New)
The cheapest set containing this figure (70678) retailed for $99.99, meaning the figure's individual value is a fraction of the set cost.
Compatible Sets
70678 Castle of the Forsaken Emperor, 70676 Lloyd's Titan Mech.
Character Background
Zane is the Elemental Master of Ice and a Nindroid (Ninja-Droid). In this sub-theme, he was trapped in the Never-Realm and became the corrupted Ice Emperor, though this figure represents his ninja FS form.
Design Notes
The FS line introduced a new 'dual-molded' or layered wrap look for the ninja, significantly increasing the level of detail compared to the earlier 'Legacy' or 'Sons of Garmadon' suits.
Similar Minifigures
njo533 (Ice Emperor), njo525 (Kai FS), njo527 (Jay FS), njo528 (Cole FS).
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists. The FS suits are considered some of the most visually distinct and 'over-designed' in a positive way for the theme.
History
In 2019, LEGO shifted toward 11-minute episodes for Ninjago and revamped the suit designs to be more 'heroic' and elemental-focused to match the Forbidden Spinjitzu power-ups.
Interesting Facts
The silver metallic printing on the headpiece is prone to peeling if handled frequently, making 'Mint' condition versions more valuable.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the other FS Ninja or alongside the Ice Emperor to show the contrast of his character arc in Season 11.
Modification Potential
The FS headwrap is frequently used in MOCs for futuristic or sci-fi characters due to the silver plating.
Overall Assessment
A solid B-tier Ninjago figure. It is visually striking due to the contrast between the white and blue, but common enough that it doesn't break the bank for new collectors.