NINJAGO

Ninjago

Years:	2011 - present
Related themes:	Ninja

Ninjago is a LEGO theme introduced in January 2011. It uses elements from the previous Ninja series, but there are several noticeable changes from the previous series. These include the the introduction of the Skeleton Army. The theme also includes vehicles for the skeletons. The theme is in a more mystical Japan setting than the Feudal Japan setting from the previous incarnation. One of the Ninjago's themes most unique elements is the battle game known as "Spinjitzu."

Story

Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the first Spinjitzu master, by using the four weapons of Spinjitzu: The Scythe of Quakes, The Nunchucks of Lightning, the Shurikens of Ice, and the Sword of Fire. Weapons so powerful, no one could handle all of their power at once. When he passed away, his two sons swore to protect them, but the oldest was consumed by darkness, and wanted to posses them. A battle between brothers broke-out, and the oldest was struck down and banished to the underworld. Peace returned, and the younger brother hid the weapons, but knowing his older brother's relentless ambition for power, he placed a guardian to protect them, and for fear of his own demise, a map for an honest man to hide. That honest man was Kai's father. The older brother is Lord Garmadon, and Sensei Wu, who is the younger brother, must find the weapons before Garmadon. Since Garmadon cannot leave the Underworld, he has struck a deal with Samukai and his skeleton army. 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 practiced 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.

See also: List of Ninjago cards

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 has been released it is longer than a ninja minifig from the hilt up its a normal hilt which is holding a dragon head the dragon is breathing the sword blade and flames.
The Nunchucks of Lightning are made of a new short chain and two of the new hilt-like pieces used to make the Scythe of Quakes.

DX Ninja

DX is a special type of Ninjago ninja minifigure. These ninjas wear dragon clothing. The dragons on their suits are all breathing different kinds of elements (Cole, dragon breathing rock; Zane, dragon breathing ice; Jay, dragon breathing lightning; Kai, dragon breathing fire). The ninjas in their DX attire also have gold and red spinners, except for Jay who has a gold and grey spinner. Ninjas become DX rank once they tame their respected dragon. Thus meaning it shows ranking among the ninjas. Strangely, both Cole DX and Zane DX are sold in a Spinner Battle Pack, no dragon included. The abbreviation DX is in reference to Dragon Xtreme.

Kendo Ninja

Kendo Ninjas are the new versions of the ninjas. They have new helmets which resemble hockey masks, and the same armour as the Samurai Warrior.

ZX Ninja

ZX is another type of ninja. These ninjas have shoulder armour and a different ninja mask. The known ZX Ninjas are Zane, Jay, Cole, and Kai.

Minifigures

Each character is normally aligned to a particular elemental colour.

Ninjas

Sensei Wu Weapons: Staff. Strength: Power of Creation, wisdom
Cole (Black) Weapons: Katana, Staff, battle hammer, scythe Strength: Defence
Jay (Blue) Weapons: Katana, staff, golden Spear, golden nunchucks. Strength: Speed
Kai (Red) Weapons: Spear, staff, golden katana. Strength: Attack
Nya (Red) Weapons: Daggers (2), staff. Strength: Invition
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 Weapons: Lightning, dual scythe, deceit (technically not a "metal" weapon but he uses it). Strength: Power of Destruction
Kruncha (Black) Weapons: Golden dual sided axe, bone, spiked chain
Wyplash (White) Weapons: Golden dual flail, whip, bone
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.

Snakes

Lloyd Garmadon (Black) Weapons: Snake Staff
Snappa (Red and White) Weapons: Spear
Fang-Suei (Red) Weapons: Snake Staff
Lasha (Lime Green) Weapons: Axe

Extra Characters

Extra Characters in Spinjitzu Smash!, Spinjitzu Smash DX!(Online Games) and the movie:

Nobu
Carridi
Kai's Father (as a spirit)
Spykar
Farmer (movie only)
Monks (movie only)

Minifigure Gallery

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Sensei Wu

Sensei Wu (Black Robes)

Sensei Wu (Microfigure)

Cole

Cole DX

Cole (Microfigure)

Jay

Jay DX

Jay (Microfigure)

Kai

Kai DX

Kai (Microfigure)

Nya

Zane

Zane DX

Zane Microfigure

Skullkin (Microfigure)

Skullkin General (Microfigure)

Sets

2012 Confirmed Sets (94) and Spinners (95)

Spinners

Models

LEGO Games

3856 Ninjago

Key chains

Magnets

853102 Ninjago Magnet Set

Books

Time

Videogames

Other releases

Movies

LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu was aired by Cartoon Network on January 14, 2011.

Notes

"Ninjago" is pronounced "Nin-JA-go" Though it is often said as "Ninjago" in one word.
Several modern elements are shown in the movie, Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu including telephone poles leading to the blacksmith shop, an electric toothbrush used by Kai, and skyscrapers and satellite dishes shown in Jay's flashback.
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.
This is the second theme based on ninjas, one of Earth, Lightning, Fire and Ice.
In 2012 the Skulkins will be replaced by Snake People.
2012 will bring a lot of new pieces, especially in the Booster Packs.
2012 will bring new armor for the spinners such as a top cover and blades placed on the bottom of it

Gallery

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The Fire Temple is the largest Ninjago set to date.

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