NINJAGO
| Ninjago | |
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2011 - present |
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Ninjago is a theme introduced in January 2011. It contains a unique battle game element called "Spinjitzu."
Contents
Story
Long ago, the first master of Spinjitzu created the world of Ninjago. The master formed the world using the four mystical weapons of Ninjago: the Nunchucks of Lightning, the Shurikens of Ice, the Scythe of Quakes, and the Sword of Fire. The master then entrusted the world he had made and the four mystical weapons with his two sons, Sensei Wu and Lord Garmadon. His sons promised to protect the secrets of the weapons. However, Lord Garmadon was consumed by darkness and greed and wanted to take the power of the weapons for himself. After a great battle with his brother, he was banished to the Underworld.
In defeat, his evil only grew stronger. He became the ruler of the Underworld, and forged alliances with the skeletal Skullkin tribe that lived there. He plans to try once again to take the four weapons of Spinjitzu. In preparation, Sensei Wu has gathered four young ninjas, Kai, Jay, Cole, and Zane, to learn the ways of Spinjitzu. Only they can stop Lord Garmadon.
Spinjitzu
The fighting style practised by the characters of NinjaGo is called Spinjitzu. This word was probably made because of Jujutsu and Ninjutsu, two types of fighting styles used by actual ninjas. The fighters spin around and draw on their elemental strengths to become tornadoes of energy and steel. Several sets in the game include special spinner parts, customized for different characters. Players select their characters, the weapons the character will hold, and a small deck of ability cards to influence the duel. The characters are placed into the spinners and spun at each other like tops, with the goal being to knock the opponent's minifigure down.
The Four Golden Weapons
The Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu are the secrets of victory over Lord Garmadon and his army of skeletons. There are four of them. The ninjas and skeletons are always on the search for these weapons.
- The Scythe of Quakes is a weapon that is new to LEGO. It has a golden staff, tooth and a new piece that is like a lightsaber hilt but one side has a connector facing horizontally.
- The Shurikens of Ice are also new and are really two weapons, but are used together. They are sometimes used with a staff.
- The Sword of Fire is a golden katana. A newer version of it will be released in the summer in several sets.
- The Nunchucks of Lightning is made of a new short chain and two of the new hilt-like pieces used to make the Scythe of Quakes.
Notes
- "Ninjago" is pronounced "Nin-JA-go".
- Unlike the larger sets in the line, the minifigures and weapons in the Spinner sets are made from a cheaper Chinese plastic, rather than the usual ABS.
- An entire area is dedicated to Ninjago on Crux Prime in LEGO Universe. It includes a Maelstrom Mine with skeletons called Skullkins (and occasionally, Nuckal) and the ruins of the Ninjago Dojo, which in the game are explained to have been transported there after a brutal attack, supposedly after the main story of Ninjago.
- The list of notable guests to Garmadon's Dark Fortress includes Bob the Ummm Barbarian.
- On the Spinjitzu Smash online game, the Nunchucks of Lightning are incorrectly called the Nunchaka of Lightning.
Minifigures
Each character is normally aligned to a particular elemental colour.
Ninjas
- Sensei Wu (All COLORS) Weapons: Staff. Strength: Power of Creation, wisdom
- Cole (Black) Weapons: Katana, staff, battle hammer, scythe and Speed.
- Jay (Blue) Weapons: Katana, staff, golden Spear, golden nunchucks. Strength: Speed
- Kai (Red) Weapons: Spear, staff, golden katana. Strength: Attack Strength: Defence
- Nya (Red) Weapons: Daggers (2), staff
- Zane (White) Weapons: Spear, katana, throwing stars, staff, golden shuriken. Strength: Stealth
Skeletons
- Bonezai (White) Weapons: Mace, bone axe, golden pickaxe. Strength: Stealth
- Chopov (Black) Weapons: Staff, bone, gold machete. Strength: Defence
- Frakjaw (Red) Weapons: Golden mace, troll scimitar, bone. Strength: Attack
- Krazi (Blue) Weapons: Pickaxe, golden bone, spiked sword. Strength: Speed
- Lord Garmadon (All colors) Weapons: Lightning, mace, dual scythe, deceit (technically not a "metal" weapon but he uses it). Strength: Power of Destruction
- General Kruncha (Black) Weapons: Golden dual sided axe, bone, spiked chain
- General Wyplash (White) Weapons: Golden dual mace, whip, bone
- General Nuckal (Blue) Weapons: Troll scimitar, golden double-sided bone axe, spiked flail
- Samukai (Red) Weapons: Curved daggers (4); in models, his weapons are the Scythe of Quakes, Shurikens of Ice, and Nunchucks of Lightning.
Extra Characters in Spinjitzu Smash! (Online Game)
Sets
Spinners
- 2111 Kai
- 2112 Cole
- 2113 Zane
- 2114 Chopov
- 2115 Bonezai
- 2116 Krazi
- 2170 Cole DX
- 2171 Zane DX
- 2172 Nya
- 2173 Nuckal
- 2174 Kruncha
- 2175 Wyplash
- 2255 Sensei Wu
- 2256 Lord Garmadon
- 2257 Spinjitzu Starter Set
Models
- 2254 Mountain Shrine
- 2258 Ninja Ambush
- 2259 Skull Motorbike
- 2260 Ice Dragon Attack
- 2263 Turbo-Shredder
- 2504 Spinjitzu Dojo
- 2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress
- 2506 Skeleton Monster Truck
- 2507 Fire Temple
- 2508 Blacksmith
- 2509 Earth Dragon Defence
- 2516 Ninja Training Outpost
- 2518 Nuckal's ATV
- 2519 Skeleton Bowling
- 2520 Ninjago Battle Arena
- 2521 Lightning Dragon Battle
- 20020 Mini Turbo Shredder
- 30080 Ninja Glider
- 30081 Skeleton Chopper
- 30082 Ninja Training
- 30083 Dragon Fight
- 30084 Jay
- 4636204 Ninjago Toys "R" Us promo
LEGO Games
Key chains
- 853097 Kai Key Chain
- 853098 Jay Key Chain
- 853099 Cole Key Chain
- 853100 Zane Key Chain
- 853101 Sensei Wu Key Chain
Magnets
Books
Time
Video games
Other releases
- 66383 Ninjago Value Pack
- 853103 Ninjago Sword
- 853105 Ninjago Sword
- 853106 Ninjago Battle Arena
- 853107 Ninjago Nunchucks
- 853108 Ninjago Headband
- 853111 Exclusive Weapon Training Set
- 853114 Ninjago Trading Card Holder
- 2855165 Special Edition Card
- 4617163 Ninjago Eyes Sticker (2010)
- 4636204 Ninjago Toys "R" Us promo
- Ninjago Audio Play[3]
- Ninjago Storage Box with Card Pockets[2]
- Ninjago Supreme Satchel Set[2]
- Ninjago Box and Stool with Spinning Arena[2]
Movie
- LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu was aired by Cartoon Network on January 14, 2011.