Choprai
njo332 · Ninjago
Sons of Garmadon · 2018
Figure ID
njo332
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2018
Rarity
Common
Head
Medium lavender head with angry expression, white fangs, purple markings, and furrowed brows, unique to the Sons of Garmadon motorcycle gang members.
Torso
Medium lavender torso with a rugged leather-like armor vest, strap details, white sash, and a central turquoise crystal pendant. Highly detailed front and back printing.
Legs
Medium lavender legs with continuous printing showing rugged straps, tasset armor plates, and small pouches with turquoise crystal accents matching the torso.
Accessories
Flat silver conical straw hat (cool silver/tan color), white bone club or sword accessory, and occasionally paired with a motorcycle helmet depending on the set.
Color Scheme
Primary medium lavender skin color with tan, dark tan, brown, white, and bright turquoise accents representing a rugged biker aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate armor textures, straps, and bright gemstone details. Front and back torso printing, plus detailed leg printing.
Variants
Standard version as it appears in the 2018 Ninjago wave. Shared head molds exist among other gang members like Chopper Maroon.
Condition Notes
Susceptible to standard play wear, scratches on the lavender limbs, and potential scuffing on the conical hat piece. Check for torso cracking under the arms.
Estimated Value
Estimated used complete value is around $3 to $5 USD. New condition can command slightly higher depending on the included set parts.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $50 in 2018 as a standard villain minion.
Compatible Sets
70639 Street Race of Snake Jaguar (2018) and 70641 Ninja Nightcrawler (2018)
Character Background
Choprai is a member of the Sons of Garmadon, a criminal biker syndicate dedicated to resurrecting Lord Garmadon in his evil Oni form during the Ninjago television series.
Design Notes
Features a specialized cone hat piece and utilizes the distinctive lavender skin tone which was heavily utilized for the Oni-influenced villains of this wave.
Similar Minifigures
Chopper Maroon, Killow, Mr. E, and other members of the Sons of Garmadon biker gang from the 2018 wave.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Ninjago completionists and fans of villain factions, though it is not a high-value rare chase figure.
History
Released in the winter and spring 2018 wave of LEGO Ninjago sets supporting the eighth season of the TV show, Sons of Garmadon.
Interesting Facts
Choprai's head and physical appearance heavily draw inspiration from Japanese Oni demons and motorcycle gang subcultures (Bosozoku).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark or urban-themed baseplate alongside other Sons of Garmadon members and their specialized motorcycles.
Modification Potential
Great for custom post-apocalyptic, fantasy barbarian, or biker MOCs due to the rugged, strapped armor printing and unusual lavender skin tone.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed villain minion with a striking color scheme and unique hat, highly recommended for Ninjago faction builders and affordable for collectors.