Dareth
njo073 · Ninjago
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Rebooted) · 2014
Figure ID
njo073
Theme
Ninjago
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow skin, dual-sided face printing featuring a confident/smirking expression on one side, dark brown swept-back hair piece with textured styling.
Torso
Dark brown torso with elaborate gold and dark brown gi wrapping printing, featuring a star emblem necklace, tied sash at the waist, and bare yellow hands.
Legs
Plain dark brown legs matching the torso color.
Accessories
Gold shoulder armor piece (neck bracket) and a translucent blue energy/power effect element attached to a yellow rod or staff.
Color Scheme
Primary dark brown with gold accents, yellow skin tones, and translucent blue.
Printing Details
High-quality metallic gold and dark brown pad printing on the torso front with intricate patterns; simple facial features printed on the yellow head.
Variants
Appears in multiple waves with slight variations in torso printing depending on the specific Ninjago season.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the metallic gold shoulder armor and fading or wear on the torso gi printing.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD for a used complete figure.
Price (New)
Originally available in mid-range sets retailing around $30 - $50 USD in 2014.
Compatible Sets
70723 Thunder Raider (2014) and 70727 X-1 Ninja Charger (2014).
Character Background
Dareth, self-proclaimed 'Grand Sensei Dareth', runs Mojo Dojo and is a comedic ally and martial arts instructor to the ninja in Ninjago city.
Design Notes
Captures Dareth's charismatic and slightly boastful personality using standard Ninjago gi elements and a unique brown color scheme.
Similar Minifigures
Other civilian and non-ninja allies from the Ninjago theme like Ronin or Wu.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Ninjago completionists and fans of supporting characters.
History
Introduced early in the Ninjago run, Dareth has appeared in several iterations reflecting different seasons of the TV show.
Interesting Facts
Dareth famously wears a brown ninja suit because brown was the only color left, leading to him calling himself the 'Brown Ninja'.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the main ninja team on a tiered acrylic stand to represent the supporting cast of Ninjago City.
Modification Potential
Great for custom civilian builds, comedic MOCs, or creating custom dojo sensei characters.
Overall Assessment
A fun and memorable supporting character minifigure that adds comedic value and diversity to any Ninjago collection.