Lloyd - The LEGO Ninjago Movie (Suit)
njo312 · Ninjago
The LEGO Ninjago Movie · 2017
Figure ID
njo312
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Common; Mass-produced in entry-level sets and polybags
Head
Yellow skin, green eyes, thick blonde eyebrows; dual-sided with determined and angry expressions; topped with a two-part black wrap and green headband featuring gold Ninjargon L symbol
Torso
Black ninja gi with dark green trim and belt; features gold diamond accents and 'LLOYD' written in Ninjargon script on the lapel; dual-sided printing
Legs
Black with green knee wraps and belt continuation; standard adult leg height
Accessories
Usually paired with a silver or gold katana with a tassel; standard ninja sword hilt
Color Scheme
Black and green with gold accents; representative of the Green Ninja's stealth uniform from the film
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, front torso, back torso, and front legs; crisp Ninjargon characters on the chest
Variants
Standard film version; variants include Kendo suit (njo315), Hoodie (njo342), and High School uniform (njo352)
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the large glossy black torso surface and hairline cracks in the heels from display plates
Estimated Value
New: $4.00 | Used: $2.00 - $3.00 (Standard market prices for a widely distributed figure)
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $3.99 (Polybag) to $300.00 (Ninjago City)
Compatible Sets
70607 City Chase, 70617 Temple of the Ultimate Ultimate Weapon, 70620 Ninjago City, 30609 Polybag
Character Background
Lloyd Garmadon, the Green Ninja and son of Lord Garmadon, reimagined for the 2017 cinematic universe
Design Notes
Introduced the more detailed 'Movie Style' eyes and eyebrows that eventually became standard for the Ninjago TV series
Similar Minifigures
njo363 Lloyd (Sons of Garmadon version), njo497 Lloyd (Legacy version)
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for movie completionists but very common due to high production volume
History
Marked the transition from the 'classic' Lloyd faces (2011-2016) to the modern 'movie' aesthetic used in current sets
Interesting Facts
The writing on the chest translates directly to 'LLOYD' using the fictional Ninjargon alphabet created for the movie
Display Suggestions
Looks best in a shadow box with the other five Movie Ninjas in their matching black and colored gis
Modification Potential
Excellent base for custom Ninjas; the black torso and legs are versatile for MOCs or Shadow Ninja designs
Overall Assessment
A well-designed, highly detailed figure that represents a turning point in Ninjago aesthetics; very affordable for new collectors