Jay - Skybound
njo186 · Ninjago
Skybound · 2016
Figure ID
njo186
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common; this figure was widely produced across several sets during the Skybound wave and was also available in magazines.
Head
Yellow head with thick black eyebrows, a smirk, and light stubble. It is single-sided and topped with Jay's staple messy black hair piece (mold 98385).
Torso
Blue Ninja tunic with black shoulder armor printing, a silver diagonal belt, and printed pockets. The right arm is Pearl Dark Gray (representing Jay's 'damaged' or armored look in this arc) and the left arm is Blue. Hands are Pearl Dark Gray and Black.
Legs
Blue legs with printing that continues the tunic's detail, including knee protection and tattered fabric patterns. The hips are Blue with belt details.
Accessories
The figure originally came with a silver Katana and sometimes a golden 'Djinn Blade' depending on the set, though the image shows it without accessories.
Color Scheme
A mix of Blue and Dark Blue with Pearl Dark Gray (Gunmetal) accents to denote armor and mechanical elements. Common Ninjago Jay color palette.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of mid-2010s Ninjago. Features detailed linework on the torso and upper legs, though lacks arm or side-leg printing.
Variants
Multiple variants of Skybound Jay exist, including one with a 'High-Five' torso (NJO255) and versions with various head wraps or gas masks.
Condition Notes
The Pearl Dark Gray arm is prone to friction wear. The printing on the torso's 'belt' area often shows scratches if played with heavily. This specific example looks used with slight play wear around the neck and hands.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD for used complete; $8.00 - $12.00 USD for new/sealed condition.
Price (New)
Contained in sets ranging from $9.99 (70599) to $119.99 (70605).
Compatible Sets
70599 Cole's Dragon, 70601 Sky Shark, 70602 Jay's Elemental Dragon, 70605 Misfortune's Keep.
Character Background
Jay Walker (born Jay Gordon) is the Elemental Master of Lightning. In the Skybound arc, he deals with the villainous Djinn, Nadakhan, and is the central protagonist of the season.
Design Notes
The use of the Pearl Dark Gray arm was a significant design choice to represent the grittier, 'pirate-fighting' aesthetic of the Season 6 storyline.
Similar Minifigures
Jay - ZX (njo047), Jay - Kimono (njo074), Jay - Tournament (njo119).
Collectibility
Moderate. Every Ninjago collector usually owns this version, but it is a sentimental favorite due to the popularity of the Skybound TV season.
History
This design marked a shift toward more complex, asymmetrically colored ninja suits in the Ninjago line, moving away from uniform colors.
Interesting Facts
The right gray arm is a nod to the fact that in the Skybound alternate timeline, Jay becomes a more hardened, battle-worn leader.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Skybound ninja (Cole, Kai, Lloyd) or posed on the 70602 Elemental Dragon.
Modification Potential
The torso and gray arm are very popular for creating custom 'Apocalypse' or 'Cyberpunk' themed minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential Ninjago figure from one of the theme's most beloved eras. While not financially valuable, it is a high-quality represention of Jay's character development.