Echo Zane - Titanium Ninja
njo250 · Ninjago
Skybound · 2016
Figure ID
njo250
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Pearl Gold; features an aged, rusted robotic face print with white eyes and brown mechanical outlines; matching Pearl Gold hair piece (standard spiked flat-top mold).
Torso
Pearl Gold with rust-colored splotches and mechanical inner-workings; features a round white and black gauge (pressure meter) on the left chest; black hands.
Legs
Pearl Gold with dark brown and copper-toned mechanical armor plating and rust weathering details.
Accessories
In its original set, it came with two silver katanas and a reddish-brown back-mounted scabbard.
Color Scheme
Primary Pearl Gold with accents of Dark Brown, Copper, and Silver, and a distinctive white circular gauge detail.
Printing Details
Highly detailed weathered print intended to look like 'steampunk' or neglected machinery; printing on the head, front torso, and front of the legs.
Variants
This is the only version of Echo Zane; he is not to be confused with the standard Titanium Zane (njo145) which is silver.
Condition Notes
Pearl Gold plastic is prone to showing fine scratches (marbling); check for wear on the circular gauge print as it is the most fragile part of the torso design.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD; New: $15 - $20 USD. Value is rising slightly due to the character's cult status in the show.
Price (New)
Originally included in set 70594 (The Lighthouse Siege) which retailed for $69.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
Set 70594: The Lighthouse Siege (2016).
Character Background
Echo Zane was a rusted, secondary robot created by Dr. Julien in his lighthouse basement, modeled after the original Zane. He appears in the Skybound season of Ninjago.
Design Notes
Uses the Pearl Gold color to represent copper/rust rather than the usual 'Titanium' silver, fitting his story of being an older, abandoned prototype.
Similar Minifigures
Titanium Zane (njo145), Pixel, and the Golden Ninja (Lloyd) share similar metallic aesthetics.
Collectibility
High for Ninjago completionists as this character only appeared in a single, larger set and is uniquely tied to a specific emotional story arc.
History
Released during the peak of the Skybound (Pirate/Djinn) wave in 2016; it marked a shift towards more weathered, 'lived-in' textures in Ninjago printing.
Interesting Facts
The gauge on his chest is actually a reference to the 'Zane's power source' design from earlier seasons, but stylized as an analog clock-like meter.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed next to Dr. Julien or standard Titanium Zane inside a MOC of the Ninjago Lighthouse.
Modification Potential
Excellent for steampunk-themed MOCs or custom wasteland robots due to the rusted metallic print.
Overall Assessment
A standout Ninjago figure with beautiful, unique printing. It is a must-have for fans of the 'Master of Ice' back-story. Rating: 8/10.