Digi Lloyd (Ninjago Prime Empire)
njo570 · Ninjago
Prime Empire · 2020
Figure ID
njo570
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. Released in several sets during the Prime Empire wave, making him relatively easy to acquire for collectors of that era.
Head
Dual-sided face printing: one side with a determined/angry face and tech visor detail, the other with a grinning expression. Accompanied by Lloyd's standard blonde textured hair piece or the specialized Digi hood.
Torso
Green and black digital armor printing. Features light green tech patterns and the signature Prime Empire 'health bar' icon on the back. Arms are lime green with black hands.
Legs
Green legs with detailed circuit-board style printing in black, silver, and lime green. Features printed knee pads and mechanical detailing.
Accessories
Typically equipped with a green 'Cyber Dragon' sword or a lime green katana. In Prime Empire sets, he often includes a 'Controller' hilt and a transparent green neon blade.
Color Scheme
A mix of 'Spring Green', Lime Green, and Black. This neon-heavy aesthetic is unique to the Prime Empire video-game-themed wave.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and the front of the legs. The 'tech' lines are very crisp, characteristic of 2020-era LEGO manufacturing.
Variants
Variants include njo563 (with hood) and various Lloyd versions from different seasons (Legacy, Master of the Mountain, etc.). This specific version is defined by the electronic armor aesthetic.
Condition Notes
Watch for scratches on the torso ink, particularly the health bar on the back. Neon-colored accessories are prone to bite marks or stress fractures at the hilt connection.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD. New: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. Value is stable as he appeared in multiple entry-level sets.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from the $9.99 Arcade Pod (71716) to the $79.99 Empire Dragon (71713).
Compatible Sets
71716 Lloyd Avatar Arcade Pod, 71709 Jay and Lloyd's Velocity Racers, 71713 Empire Dragon.
Character Background
Lloyd Garmadon entering the video game world of Prime Empire. In this arc, the ninja must adopt digital avatars to fight the villain Unagami.
Design Notes
The design uses 'cyberpunk' motifs. The health bar on the back is a standout meta-reference to video game mechanics used throughout this sub-theme.
Similar Minifigures
Digi Jay (njo559), Digi Kai (njo562), Digi Zane (njo561), and Avatar Lloyd (njo569).
Collectibility
Moderate. Essential for completing the 'Digi Ninja' lineup, which is popular for its distinct futuristic color palette compared to traditional Ninjago outfits.
History
Follows the evolution of Lloyd from the 'Green Ninja' to a digital warrior. Repressed versions seen in the Arcade Pods used a specialized mold for the pod itself.
Interesting Facts
The QR-style codes on some Digi-ninja torsos actually have specific graphic meanings within the LEGO Ninjago lore, representing their 'Player ID'.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Digi Ninja on a transparent neon baseplate to mimic the digital landscape of the Prime Empire world.
Modification Potential
Excellent for cyberpunk MOCs. The lime green and black parts are frequently used by customizers to build futuristic hacker or robot characters.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly-stylized version of a core character. While not rare, the printing quality and unique 'gamer' aesthetic make it a standout for 2020-era collections.