25 Valuable LEGO Ninjago Minifigures You Might Actually Own

Since LEGO Ninjago first appeared on the scene, over 600 minifigures have been released. But what are the most valuable Ninjago Minifigures, ignoring event and retailer exclusives. This list includes 25 of the most valuable LEGO Ninjago minifigures. The ones you’re more likely to find in your own personal LEGO collection.

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25. Purple Pythor Chumsworth - £14 / $18

From the more expensive Ultra Sonic Raider set, this Python minifigure, a fan favourite character, is made of 3 parts. A lower body with tail, head piece with long neck and torso.

Minifig No: NJO060

Release Year: 2012

Set: Ultra Sonic Raider

Image by Bricklink user Nubs_Select

24. Nadakhan - £14 / $18

The first LEGO version of Nadakhan, this minifigure was released in 2 sets in 2018. The marbled orange lower body piece is exclusive to this minifigure, as are the head and the 2 stacking torso pieces.

Minifig No: NJO195

Release Year: 2018

Sets: Misfortune’s Keep + The Lighthouse Siege

Image by Bricklink user Reece2oo9

23. Jay - £14 / $18

There have been dozens of Jay minifigures released over the years but this ‘Sons of Garmadon’ version can be distinguished by the exclusive torso and leg printing. This exact blue head wrap piece has been used on a few less valuable Jay minifigures.

Minifig No: NJO389

Release Year: 2018

Set: Killow vs. Samura X

Image by Bricklink user DeLuca

22. General Pythor - £15 / $19

Exclusive to the 2022 Nya’s Samurai X MECH set, this is the first LEGO iteration of General Pythor. Can be confused with Pythor Chumsworth minifigures (also valuable) but this one can be differentiated by the tail printing.

Minifig No: NJO777

Release Year: 2022

Set: Nya’s Samurai X MECH

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

21. White Pythor Chumsworth - £15 / $19

Slightly more valuable than the purple Pythor minifig, this white version was exclusive to the 2015 Ninja DB X set.

Minifig No: NJO131

Release Year: 2015

Set: Ninja DB X

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

20. General Machia - £15 / $19

A high-ranking villain from the Vermillion faction, General Machia was released in minifigure form in 2017. The minifig includes dark red, snake-entwined hair and a detailed red and pearl dark torso.

Minifig No: NJO301

Release Year: 2017

Set: Samurai VXL

Image by Bricklink user Atrum

19. Karlof With Gorilla Fists - £16 / $20

The first LEGO iteration of Karlof, exclusive to the 2015 Dojo Showdown set, this one is more valuable if you include the Gorilla Fist accessories (pictured).

Minifig No: NJO118A

Release Year: 2015

Sets: Dojo Showdown

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

18. Wu Sensei - £16 / $20

This version of Wu Sensei was released as a set exclusive with 9 other minifigures in the large 2018 Dragon Pit set. You can differentiate this version of Wu Sensei easily from others by the armor and torso designs.

Minifig No: NJO456

Release Year: 2018

Sets: Dragon Pit

Image by Bricklink user Reece2oo9

17. Lloyd (Spinjitzu) - £17 / $21

There are lots of Lloyd minifigures so how do you tell this more valuable minifig apart from the rest? The torso and leg designs help to narrow it down but this is the only version with the gold ‘L’ on the green head wrap.

Minifig No: NJO544

Release Year: 2019

Sets: Lloyd’s Titan Mech

Image by Bricklink user DeLuca

16. Garmadon (Oni) - £17 / $21

From the 971 part Samura X Mech set (2022), this Garmadon minifigure can be differentiated by the silver-faced Oni mask.

Minifig No: NJO778

Release Year: 2022

Sets: Nya’s Samurai X MECH

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

15. Lord Garmadon (Resurrected) - £17 / $21

It’s always odd when a valuable minifigure isn’t a set-exclusive but this iteration of Lord Garmadon was actually released in 2 sets in 2018. Don’t confuse this version with 2 less valuable versions released around the same time. This one can be differentiated by the purple detailing on the torso.

Minifig No: NJO382

Release Year: 2018

Sets: Oni Titan + Temple of Resurrection

Image by Bricklink user StormChaser

14. Acidicus - £18 / $23

Another popular serpentine general minifigure, this version of Acidicus was exclusive to the 2012 Epic Dragon Battle set. Like other serpentine general minifigs, this one consists of 3 parts, a head, torso and lower body with tail.

Minifig No: NJO066

Release Year: 2012

Set: Epic Dragon Battle

Image by Bricklink user iankarldavis

13. Jay DX - £18 / $23

From the first and second waves of LEGO Ninjago, this 2011 Jay DX minifigure was released in 2 sets. The age of the minifigure and the character popularity all add to the minifig’s value.

Minifig No: NJO016

Release Year: 2011

Sets: Lightning Dragon Battle, Skeleton Bowling

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

12. Sons of Garmadon Harumi - £19 / $24

Exclusive to the 716 part Temple of Resurrection set, this intricately detailed Harumi (from Sons of Garmadon) comes with a white and pearl gold hair/tiara part and a red-flower-patterned cape.

Minifig No: NJO383

Release Year: 2018

Set: Temple of Resurrection

Image by Bricklink user StormChaser

11. Possessed Lloyd -£21 / $ 26

From the 5th series of Ninjago, ‘Possession’, this 5 part Possessed Lloyd minifigure was released in 2 sets. The design features a black Ninjago head wrap and green tattered robe.

Minifig No: NJO154

Release Year: 2015

Sets: Attack of the Morro Dragon, City of Stiix

Image by Bricklink user jennnifer

10. Samukai - £21 / $26

A uniquely designed villain from the 1st wave of Ninjago sets, Samukai actually came in 2 sets. The 484 part Dark Fortress and the 1136 part Fire Temple were both released in 2011.

Minifig No: NJO014

Release Year: 2011

Sets: Fire Temple, Garmadon’s Dark Fortress

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

9. Lloyd (Golden Oni Mask) - £23 / $29

Most Lloyd minifigures are designed in his classic green but this iteration, exclusive to the Lloyd’s Golden Ultra Dragon set, is made with multiple pearl gold parts.

Minifig No: NJO774

Release Year: 2022

Set: Lloyd’s Golden Ultra Dragon

Image by Bricklink user attadeus

8. Pythor Chumsworth - £26 / $33

Another white Pythor minifigure, this was exclusive to the 2016 Samurai X Cave Chaos set. Whilst it resembles the earlier 2015 White Pythor, you can tell this one apart by the plain white tunic printing.

Minifig No: NJO220

Release Year: 2016

Set: Samurai X Cave Chaos

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

7. Wu Master - £24 / $30

This Wu Master minifigure, with fuzzy cape, was exclusive to the 1138 part Land Bounty set from 2019. There were 9 minifigures in this set including Jay, Kai and Nya.

Minifig No: NJO550

Release Year: 2019

Set: Land Bounty

Image by Bricklink user axaday

6. Fangtom - £24 / $30

Moulded with a unique two-head design, you could only get your hands on this Fangtom minifigure through the 2012 Fangpyre Truck Ambush set.

Minifig No: NJO049

Release Year: 2012

Set: Fangpyre Truck Ambush

Image by Bricklink user ItsaGoodyear

5. Old Time Twin - £29 / $36

The main antagonist from Ninjago Hands of Time, this minifig can be confused with the Young Time Twin minifigure which was released in the same set. Whilst there are subtle differences in the design, this one features the pearl dark gray arm on the character’s left side.

Minifig No: NJO291

Release Year: 2017

Set: Dawn of Iron Doom

Image by Bricklink user jennnifer

4. Young Time Twin - £31 / $39

Released alongside the Old Time Twin minifig in the Dawn of Iron Doom set, this version has the pearl dark gray arm and green Pauldron cloth cape swapped around.

Minifig No: NJO292

Release Year: 2017

Set: Dawn or Iron Doom

Image by Bricklink user Atrum

3. NRG Jay - £31 / $39

Whilst NRG Jay was an exclusive minifigure, it was exclusive to one of the less expensive spinner sets. However, the set suffered from production issues, limiting the supply. Combine that fact with the unique printing and you’ve got yourself a rare and valuable minifigure.

Minifig No: NJO061

Release Year: 2012

Set: NRG Jay Spinner

Image by Bricklink user galactic13

2. Overlord (Golden Master) - £35 / $44

Whilst Overlord has since been re-released as a minifigure, this is the original from the 2014 Battle For Ninjago City set. The complete minifigure comes with 5 parts, a torso, sloped minifigure robe (in place of legs), head, helmet and pearl gold shoulder pads.

Minifig No: NJO107

Release Year: 2014

Set: Battle For Ninjago City

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

1. Akita - £40 / $50

Exclusive to the 1184 piece Castle of the Forsaken Emperor Set, this unique Akita minifigure comes with a white wolf headdress and 4-fox-tailed cape.

Minifig No: NJO521

Release Year: 2019

Set: Castle of the Forsaken Emperor

Image by Bricklink user Mirko8710

Have you got any of these Ninjago minifigures in your collection? Let me know in the comments down below.

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