Samukai
njo011 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Pilot Season) · 2011
Figure ID
njo011
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Rare
Head
Custom white skull head piece with menacing red eyes, black nose cavity, open-mouthed grin showing teeth, and grey mechanical details on the crown. It is a unique molded piece specifically designed for the Ninjago skeleton faction.
Torso
Specialized white four-arm skeleton torso piece with black armor detailing, featuring a red skull emblem on the chest and a red sash/belt print at the waist. It includes integrated clips to hold four white skeletal arms.
Legs
Standard white skeleton short legs with black hip piece and black feet elements, giving him a distinct, compact villainous silhouette.
Accessories
Typically comes with various golden weapons depending on the set, though none are pictured here. The figure features the unique four-arm configuration inherent to his torso mold.
Color Scheme
White, black, and red with grey accents, creating a classic menacing undead villain aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a specialized, non-standard molded body. Features sharp red eyes, facial accents, torso emblem, and waist sash.
Variants
Samukai appears in only one primary standard version across the 2011 wave, though minor plastic shade variations exist across production runs.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the red chest emblem and waist sash printing. The unique four-arm torso piece and white plastic elements are susceptible to yellowing over time if exposed to UV light. Check for stress marks on the arm attachment clips.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $15 to $30 USD depending on the inclusion of his signature golden weapons and overall print condition.
Price (New)
Originally available only in large sets in 2011, such as the 2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress retailing at around $79.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress (2011), 2263 Turbo Shredder (2011)
Character Background
Samukai is the former general of the Underworld skeleton army under Lord Garmadon. Known for his greed and desire to possess all four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu, which ultimately led to his downfall when he tried to hold them all at once.
Design Notes
A triumph of early LEGO Ninjago engineering, utilizing a completely custom molded four-arm skeleton torso and headpiece that broke away from traditional humanoid minifigure anatomy.
Similar Minifigures
Nuckal, Kruncha, Wyplash, and other general skeleton army members from the 2011 Ninjago pilot wave.
Collectibility
High collectibility due to being a major primary villain from the iconic, nostalgic 2011 Ninjago launch wave. Highly sought after by Ninjago completionists.
History
Debuted at the very launch of the LEGO Ninjago theme in 2011, helping establish the runaway commercial success of the theme alongside the original ninja team.
Interesting Facts
Samukai met his end in the pilot episode when attempting to hold all four Golden Weapons simultaneously, causing an energy overload that opened a portal to the underworld.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed holding all four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu on a dedicated Ninjago villain display shelf alongside Kruncha and Nuckal.
Modification Potential
Due to his unique specialized molded torso and head, modification options are somewhat limited compared to standard minifigures, but the arms are compatible with standard LEGO skeletal parts.
Overall Assessment
An absolute classic and must-have piece of Ninjago history. Excellent design, high nostalgic value, and a standout centerpiece for any villain collection.