Richie
njo566 · Ninjago
Prime Empire · 2020
Figure ID
njo566
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Uncommon; released in only two sets within the same wave.
Head
Medium Azure masked face with large red eyes, red markings, and dark blue textures. This head represents a rat-like digitised face.
Torso
Black torso with red rat-fur texture and a teal (medium azure) sash. Features a silver '404' badge on the right chest, referencing a 404 error code.
Legs
Black legs with silver and red armor plating prints, including dark blue highlights on the hips.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally comes with a pink translucent 'Cyber-blade' and a hoverboard-style glider attachment.
Color Scheme
Black, Medium Azure, and Red. Specifically designed to match the neon-neon aesthetics of the Prime Empire video game world.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with 'pixelated' textures to simulate a digital avatar. Features front and back torso printing.
Variants
Standard version (shown). No notable manufacturing variants exist, though the character appears similar to fellow Rat Pack members Hausner and Rat Pack pilots.
Condition Notes
Watch for paint rubbing on the thin red lines of the torso. The black plastic shows scratches easily. Ensure the head print is centered as alignments can vary.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.50 - $4.00 USD; New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Prices are stable due to the specific niche of Ninjago foot soldiers.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $29.99 (71708) to $79.99 (71709).
Compatible Sets
71708 Gamer's Market, 71709 Jay and Lloyd's Velocity Racers.
Character Background
Richie is a member of the Rat Pack, an antagonist faction in the Prime Empire digital world. They serve Unagami and attempt to stop the Ninjas from obtaining Key-Tanas.
Design Notes
The use of the '404' badge is a clever meta-reference to web design, fitting the video-game theme of the season. The head is a standard minifigure head without a separate mask mold.
Similar Minifigures
Hausner (njo563), Rat Pack (njo579), and other Prime Empire villains like Red Visors.
Collectibility
Moderate. Desirable for Ninjago completists and those building 'cyberpunk' or neon city dioramas.
History
Part of the first wave of 2020 Ninjago sets which introduced health bars and digitised weapon pieces to the LEGO system.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an animal character, Richie uses a standard human head print rather than a custom molded rat head piece, unlike earlier Ninjago animal factions (e.g., Vermillion or Serpentine).
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Rat Pack members or within the 71708 Gamer's Market set on a black baseplate under UV lighting to make the azure pop.
Modification Potential
Excellent for cyberpunk MOCs. The torso '404' badge makes it very useful for tech-renegade custom figures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed grunt figure with a creative digital design. It is an affordable and stylish entry in the Ninjago rogue's gallery.