Ghostface (Ninjago Prime Empire Villain)
njo579 · Ninjago
Prime Empire · 2020 (Released as part of the Season 12 wave)
Figure ID
njo579
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2020 (Released as part of the Season 12 wave)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While only appearing in two sets, these sets were widely available during their retail run.
Head
White head with a unique mask/visor print. It features digital-style grey/black goggles with red lenses and a bared-teeth expression. Unlike many Ninjago villains, it is single-sided to accommodate the Mohawk.
Torso
Black torso with intricate 'digitized' printing. The design features olive green and orange highlights, suggesting cybernetic armor or a digital gi. It includes a visible belt and technical circuitry details.
Legs
Black legs with continuous printing from the torso. The design includes olive green plating on the right leg and orange digital accents on the left, finished with grey toe printing.
Accessories
The main feature is the Black Minifigure Hair Mohawk (part 98385). In sets, he is often equipped with a translucent neon orange 'cyber-blade' or scythe, though these are missing in the image.
Color Scheme
Primary: Black and White. Accents: Olive Green, Orange, and Silver. This palette signifies the 'Prime Empire' digital underworld.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and the front of the legs. The alignment is precise, showing the transition from the 'physical' world to the 'digital' via color blocking.
Variants
There are no major production variants of this specific figure, but he is part of a series of similar-looking 'Rat Pack' or 'Red Visor' minions featuring the same aesthetic.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the white hands (susceptible to dirt/bit marks) and the Mohawk points, which can become blunted or scratched. The white head is prone to light yellowing if exposed to UV.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD. New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Value is relatively low due to the character being a generic 'grunt' or minion.
Price (New)
He appeared in sets ranging from the Arcade Pod ($9.99) to larger play sets ($29.99), making the entry price for this figure quite low at retail.
Compatible Sets
71711 Jay's Cyber Dragon; 71707 Kai's Mech Jet; also appeared in Ninjago Accessory packs.
Character Background
Ghostface is a member of the 'Red Visors' or Unagami’s army within the Prime Empire video game world. They serve as digitized NPCs meant to stop the Ninja from reaching the final level.
Design Notes
The use of the Mohawk piece originally designed for the 'Punk Rocker' CMF suggests a street-thug vibe for these digital henchmen. The 'digitized' printing was a hallmark of the 2020 Ninjago aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
Red Visor (njo573), Richie (njo580), and Hausner (njo571). All share the same Prime Empire punk-cyberpunk aesthetic.
Collectibility
Moderate. Completionist Ninjago collectors seek them to build armies, but as a standalone figure, he is not considered a high-value investment.
History
Represents the transition of Ninjago into more experimental sci-fi/video-game genres, departing from the traditional feudal Japanese mysticism of earlier years.
Interesting Facts
Despite the name 'Ghostface,' the character has no relation to the Scream horror franchise; the name refers to his pale, mask-like digital avatar.
Display Suggestions
Looks best when grouped with 5-10 other Red Visors to create an 'army' effect. Use neon-colored baseplates (Trans-Orange) to mimic the digital grid of Prime Empire.
Modification Potential
Excellent for post-apocalyptic or Cyberpunk MOCs. The torso is highly versatile for custom street-samurai or futuristic mercenaries.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed minion figure with a distinctive head-piece. High quality-to-price ratio for collectors looking for unique-looking sci-fi characters.