Since the launch of the Ninjago animated series in 2011, the Danish brick manufacturer has released a large number of Lego® sets based on the series. Some of the Ninjago sets are among the largest Lego sets of all time and accordingly also contain many minifigures.
With the large number, some of them are also among the coolest Lego minifigures that have been released so far. In this article, we look at the most expensive Ninjago minifigures that are available on the market. The high value of the respective minifigures is due to different reasons, which we also elaborate our listing. To determine the respective market values, we have referred to the current prices of the Lego marketplace BrickLink.
Below you will find the 10 most valuable Lego Ninjago minifigures of all time.
1. Kai - The LEGO Ninjago Movie
- Minifigures No.: njo327
- Value: Approx. $58
- Feature: Exclusively included in the 70620 Ninjago City
Kai is the most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigure of all time. Kai is one of the main characters of the movie "Ninjago Movie" released in 2017.
The minifigure has a market value of about $58 and was part of the 70620 Ninjago City, which is a Lego set with many minifigures. Further, it is one of the largest Lego Ninjago sets that have been released so far.
The popularity of the figure can also be explained by the fact that the set is available on the secondary market only in a small number of pieces and, accordingly, is also in demand.
The set includes many other exclusive minifigures, which are also among the most expensive Lego Ninjago minifigures. The total value of the minifigures is about $130, which is almost 45% of the original RRP of $299.99.
2. Kai - Rebooted with Stone Armor
- Minifigures No.: njo186
- Value: Approx. $25
- Feature: Part of an exclusive Target set
The second place of the most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigures is also occupied by a version of the character Kai. Unlike the first place, the minifigure is dressed in a fighting costume characteristic of the Ninjago theme.
The minifigure was distributed exclusively by U.S.-based retailer Target and was part of the limited edition 5004077 Minifigure Gift Set from 2015.
The exclusivity also justifies the value of the minifigure, which is about $25.
3. Nancy
- Minifigures No.: njo415
- Value: Approx. $21
- Feature: Exclusive minifigure from the Lego Ninjago 70656 Garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON! Set
Nancy is also a character known from the Ninjago Movie. The minifigure was an exclusive part of the Lego Ninjago 70656 Garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON! Set, which was released at the end of 2017 and went EOL the following year.
In total, the minifigures in the set, with a combined value of just under $70, make up 87% of the original MSRP, which was $79.99. Nancy alone has a value of about $21.
4. Lord Garmadon
- Minifigures No.: njo382
- Value: Approx. $20
- Feature: minifigure was included in two sets
Lord Garmadon is also one of the most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigures of all time. Unlike the minifigures before, this one is not exclusively included in one set, but in two:
- 70643 Temple of Resurrection
- 70658 Oni Titan
Despite the fact that the minifigure was released in two sets, it has a market value of about $20.
5. Lord Garmadon
- Minifigures No.: njo309
- Value: Approx. $19
- Feature: Included in 70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon Set.
The Lego® Ninjago minifigure Lord Garmadon was part of the 70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon set released in 2017. Lord Garmadon is the only exclusive minifigure included in this set.
The Lord Garmadon minifigure has a value of about $19 at the current time.
6. Nya Future
- Minifigures No.: njo689
- Value: Approx. $16
- Special feature: Part of the "Ninjago - Character Encyclopedia
Nya Future is also one of the most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigures that have been released so far. This minifigure was also not available in regular stores, but only in limited quantities in combination "Ninjago - Character Encyclopedia", which was available exclusively in the US.
At the current time, the minifigure has a value of about $16.
7. Jay - Rebooted with Stone Armor
- Minifigures No.: njo232
- Value: Approx. $14
- Special feature: Part of the "NINJAGO - Character Encyclopedia - Updated and Expanded".
Jay is also one of the most valuable Lego® Ninjago minifigures of all time. Like the Nya Future minifigure, Jay was not part of a regular Lego set.
Jay was also included in a book that was released exclusively in the UK and US in 2016. This is the "NINJAGO - Character Encyclopedia - Updated and Expanded." The minifigure currently has a market value of around $14 and can be purchased on the Lego marketplace BrickLink, for example.
8. Cole - Rebooted
- Minifigures No.: njo273
- Value: Approx. $10
- Feature: Addition of the Legoland Günzburg in 2016.
The next place of the most valuable Lego® Ninjago minifigures of all time is occupied by the character Cole. The minifigure was not officially available for purchase in stores but was given away for a limited period of time in 2016 at Legoland Günzburg in Germany.
Anyone who bought Ninjago clothing worth at least $30 in the aforementioned Legoland received the minifigure with their purchase. Currently Cole has a value of about $10.
9. Lord Garmadon - The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Armor
- Minifigures No.: njo364
- Value: Approx. $11
- Feature: minifigure was included in four sets
The ninth place of the most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigures of all time is also occupied by a version of Lord Garmadon. However, this version was not an exclusive part of one set, but included in a total of four:
- 70613
- 70631
- 70656
- 70657
The minifigure has a market value of approximately $11.
10. Nomis
- Minifigures No.: njo416
- Value: Approx. $7
- Special feature: Included in the 70656 Garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON! Set
Nomis represents a special feature in the Ninjago theme world, so it is a minifigure in the shape of a hot dog. This makes the figure interesting not only for Ninjago fans, but also many other collectors.
Like the already presented minifigure Nancy, Nomis also comes from the Lego Ninjago 70656 Garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON! Set. Nomis has a market value of about $7.
The most expensive Lego® Ninjago minifigures ever: Summary
Since the launch of the Ninjago animated series in 2011, Lego® has brought impressive minifigures to the market. The value of some of these figures traded on the BrickLink marketplace ranges from $58 to $7. At the top of the list is the minifigure "Kai - The LEGO Ninjago Movie" with a value of $58, which is exclusive to the 70620 Ninjago City set. What's amazing is that many of these high-priced minifigures were not available through normal retailers but were sold as exclusive or limited offers. Some were even part of books or promotions at theme parks. It is precisely the exclusivity and rarity of the minifigures that increases their value and makes them sought-after collector's items.
It's fascinating to see how certain characters, such as different versions of Kai and Lord Garmadon, dominate this list. And of course, the unique and humorous hotdog minifigure Nomis can't be missed! For collectors and Ninjago fans, these figures are sure to be a valuable collectible.
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