Jay - Core / Tournament (Dragon Power)
njo812 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Dragons Rising · 2023
Figure ID
njo812
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2023
Rarity
Common
Head
Double-sided yellow head with smiling and determined expressions, dark blue ninja mask wrapped around lower face, and brown messy hair piece
Torso
Dark blue torso with intricate gold, light blue, and black dragon-themed tunic printing, armor shoulder pad attachment with extended claw hands
Legs
Dark blue legs with gold and light blue printing depicting traditional ninja wraps and armor plates
Accessories
Dark blue lower face wrap, brown hair piece, pearl gold shoulder armor piece with attached large gold dragon claw elements
Color Scheme
Dark blue primary, bright yellow skin, pearl gold and light blue accents
Printing Details
High quality dual-sided face printing, detailed metallic gold and light blue chest and leg pad printing with crisp alignment
Variants
Appears in multiple forms across the Dragons Rising wave with different weapon configurations and armor sets
Condition Notes
Check for stress marks on the pearl gold shoulder armor and claw attachments, and wear on the metallic gold foil torso printing
Estimated Value
3.00 to 5.00 USD used complete, around 6.00 USD new
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20 to 50 USD depending on the specific wave release
Compatible Sets
71798 Nya and Arin's Battle Mech, 71793 Heatwave Transforming Lava Dragon, and other 2023 Ninjago Dragons Rising sets
Character Background
Jay Walker is the Master of Lightning and one of the core ninja team members, known for his quick wit, engineering skills, and deep friendship with Nya
Design Notes
Features specialized pearl gold shoulder armor incorporating large dragon claw extensions unique to this wave of Dragons Rising sets
Similar Minifigures
Kai, Lloyd, and Cole from the 2023 Dragons Rising wave wearing similar dragon power armor suits
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a standard iteration of a main character, highly sought after by kids and completionist Ninjago fans
History
Released in 2023 as part of the soft reboot and continuation of the Ninjago storyline following the merger in Dragons Rising
Interesting Facts
The dragon claw accessories attached to the shoulder armor give this version of Jay a unique supernatural combat look tied to the new energy source of the realms
Display Suggestions
Display on a black LEGO baseplate alongside other Dragons Rising ninja members in dynamic action poses showcasing the dragon claw attachments
Modification Potential
Highly modular parts compatible with any standard Ninjago ninja setup, allowing for custom ninja armor and weapon swaps
Overall Assessment
An engaging and visually striking version of Jay with unique shoulder claw accessories, offering great play value and a strong aesthetic for Ninjago enthusiasts