Chopov

Chopov

Theme:	Ninjago
Variations:	Normal Helmet Armour
Accessories:	Golden Dark Blade, Stick, Bone, Bone Axe, Bronze Bone Axe
Years:	2011
[List of appearances]

“You're tall. I could make you shorter.”

―LEGO Club Magazine November/December 2011

Chopov is a skeleton Ninjago minifigure released in 2011. He is the skeleton of earth.

Description[edit | edit source]

Chopov consists mainly of white skeleton elements, many produced for the Ninjago theme. He has white arms bent at the elbows, and the arms are moulded in a way where other clip elements may attach to them. His torso is similar to past skeleton torsos, except that there are ridges along his spine and he has a grey cloth belt. His legs clip to the bottom of the torso. They are white at the top and black and square at the bottom, depicting boots. He has a normal minifigure head, which is printed with red eyes and a large crack. Additionally, he wears a black military like helmet and earth-element-armour. In the show, he does not wear the helmet, but several other Skulkin are seen wearing it.

Background[edit | edit source]

He is the skeleton of Earth. According to the Ninjago: Official Guide, Chopov is the chief mechanic of the Skeleton Legion. It's his job to keep the Turbo Shredder and other vehicles in perfect working order. It is also mentioned that Chopov secretly wishes that Bonezai, the vehicle designer, will be captured so that Chopov could start designing all of the skeleton vehicles.

Gallery of Variants[edit | edit source]


Helmet & Armour	Armour	Bare

LEGO.com Description[edit | edit source]

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Chopov

Skeleton of Earth Weapon of choice: Machete
Elemental color: Black
Strength: Defense

From deep in the earth, Chopov uproots all life. Nothing can stand in his path, for he knocks everything off balance. He swings his bone-sharpened machete and screams, "TIMBER!" until everything is chopped down.

Did you know that Chopov is built like a brick, and twice as smart? Maybe that's why he likes to watch paint dry.

Notes[edit | edit source]

In the Spring 2011 catalog, under the minifigure section for 2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress, Chopov was mistakenly given Samukai's body piece and labeled "Garmadon".
He only appears with a helmet in 2259 Skull Motorbike.
In LEGO Battles: Ninjago, his first form features him with no helmet or armor, but he carries a bone. As his second form, he has his helmet, armor, and a golden scimitar. As his third form, he is driving the Skull Motorbike.
In most promos he has Frakjaw's chest plate.
In the online promo below he is wearing Bonezai's cloth.
His name is a pun on "chop off."
In some books and promos, he appears with his torso backwards, along with Frakjaw's chest plate.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

2114 Chopov (without helmet)
2259 Skull Motorbike
2505 Garmadon's Dark Fortress (without helmet and armour)

TV Appearances[edit | edit source]

Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu

Pilot Episodes

"The Golden Weapon"

Mini-Movie Appearances[edit | edit source]

"Secrets of the Blacksmith"

Video Game Appearances[edit | edit source]

Magazine Appearances[edit | edit source]

LEGO Club Magazine Issue 1 2011 - cover, Spinning to Win!

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Chopov from LEGO Battles: Ninjago
Poster
Chopov on his spinner.
Chopov popping out of the coffin from Garmadon's Fortress.
Some mistakes in the Spring 2011 catalog.
Chopov in LEGO Universe
On LEGO.com

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Ninja team:	Cole \| Jay \| Kai \| Lloyd Garmadon \| Nya \| Sensei Garmadon \| Wu \| Zane
Skulkin:	Samukai \| Kruncha \| Nuckal \| Wyplash \| Krazi \| Frakjaw \| Bonezai \| Chopov
Serpentine:	Anacondrai: Arcturus \| Pythor P. Chumsworth Hypnobrai: Skales \| Slithraa \| Mezmo \| Rattla \| Skales Jr.^♦ \| Selma^♦ \| Fangpyre: Fangtom \| Fangdam \| Fang-Suei \| Snappa Constrictai: Skalidor \| Bytar \| Chokun \| Snike Venomari: Acidicus \| Lizaru \| Spitta \| Lasha Other: Snake villain \| The Great Devourer
Stone Army:	The Overlord \| General Kozu \| Stone Swordsman \| Stone Warrior \| Stone Scout \| Giant Stone Warrior
Nindroid army:	OverBorg \| General Cryptor \| Min-Droid \| Nindroid Drone \| Nindroid Warrior
Chen's henchmen:	Chen \| Clouse \| Zugu \| Eyezor \| Chope \| Krait \| Kapau \| Sleven
Ghost Ninja:	Attila \| Bansha \| Cowler \| Cyrus \| Evil Green Ninja \| Ghoultar \| Ghurka \| Hackler \| Howla \| Ming \| Morro \| Pitch \| Pyrrhus \| Soul Archer \| Spyder \| Skreemer \| Wail \| Wooo \| Wrayth \| Yokai \| The Preeminent^♦
Sky Pirates:	Bucko \| Clancee \| Cyren \| Dogshank \| Doubloon \| Flintlocke \| Monkey Wretch \| Nadakhan \| Sqiffy
Vermillion:	Krux \| Acronix \| General Machia \| Commander Raggmunk \| Commander Blunck \| Rivett \| Slackjaw \| Tannin \| Vermin
Sons of Garmadon:	Harumi \| Mr. E \| Ultra Violet \| Killow \| Luke Cunningham \| Chopper Maroon \| Nails \| Skip Vicious
Dragon Hunters:	Iron Baron \| Heavy Metal \| Jet Jack \| Daddy No Legs \| Muzzle \| Arkade \| Chew Toy \| Skullbreaker
Ninja allies:	Cyrus Borg^♦ \| Dr. Julien^♦ \| Dareth \| Echo Zane \| Ed Walker^♦ \| Edna Walker^♦ \| Lou^♦ \| Misako \| Nelson \| Ninja Robot \| P.I.X.A.L. \| Sensei Wu's dog \| Falcon \| Ronin \| Tai-D \| Hutchins \| Mysterious baby
Elemental Masters:	Ash \| Bolobo^♦ \| Chamille^♦ \| Gravis^♦ \| Griffin Turner \| Invizable \| Jacob^♦ \| Karlof \| Maya \| Neuro \| Ray \| Shade \| Skylor \| Toxikita
Creatures:	Golden Dragon \| Grundal^♦ \| Leviathan^♦ \| Mud Monster^♦ \| Starteeth^♦ \| Treehorn^♦ \| Treehorn Queen^♦ \| Nimbus^♦
Other:	Captain Soto \| Captain Soto's Crew^♦ \| First Mate^♦ \| Carridi^♦ \| Nobu^♦ \| Karate Kid^♦ \| Kirchonn The Invincible^♦ \| Cardinsto^♦ \| Barracudox^♦ \| Time Ninja^♦ \| Gahrann the Dreamer^♦ \| Cragling^♦ \| Bank Owner^♦ \| Brad Tudabone^♦ \| Gene^♦ \| Fenwick^♦ \| Claire \| Postman \| Jesper \| Gorgon \| Rogue \| Sensei Yang \| Chris \| Martin \| Emperor of Ninjago^♦ \| Empress of Ninjago \| List of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu Characters
Note:	^♦ indicates a character that only appears in media besides the sets