APS suits

Not to be confused with the set.

“I intended to build one for each of us, but ran out of time. I didn't even have time to fully test these suits, but I am reasonably sure that they will function as intended.”

— P.I.X.A.L., "Five Thousand Fathoms Down"

APS suits
Information
Creator	P.I.X.A.L.
Owner/User	Ninja Maya
First appearance	Five Thousand Fathoms Down 71750 Lloyd's Hydro Mech
Latest appearance	The Call of Home (flashback)
Status	Intact (one) Inoperative (one)
Voice actor	Kelly Metzger

The APS suits are mechs used by Nya, Maya, and Lloyd.

History

Prior to Seabound

P.I.X.A.L. intended to build an APS suit for each ninja, but because she ran out of time, she was only able to create two. She kept them in the Hydro Bounty for future use.

Five Thousand Fathoms Down

After the Hydro Bounty got damaged, P.I.X.A.L. showed the ninja and Maya the APS suits and mentioned they were supposed to be one for each person, but there was not enough time to build. Maya and Nya begin piloting them and began traveling through the ocean. They found a temple and entered, finding Kalmaar attempting to awaken Wojira. However, they were caught and tried to escape using the APS suits, but they were powered down by Kalmaar.

The Wrath of Kalmaar

Glutinous was observing the APS suits until he was interrupted by Nya and Maya, who regained possession of the mechs to escape from the Temple of Wojira.

Long Live the King

Nya and Maya used the APS suits to escape from the Ripper Sharks and Maya encouraged Nya to use her powers against them with her mech. However, during the battle with the Ripper Sharks, Nya's APS suit short-circuited and wasn't able to function.

Escape from Merlopia

While fighting the Merlopians, Lloyd climbed into one of the available APS suits to fight the Maaray Guards. While throwing around the guards, Lloyd was shot by Kalmaar, but was able to escape along with the Hydro Bounty.

The Calm Before the Storm

While Lloyd was fixing on one of the APS suits, he puts out a fire by using a fire extinguisher.

Assault on Ninjago City

Lloyd used the APS suit to save a couple of children who were drowning. He was attacked by some Maaray Guards, but Kai, Zane, and Benthomaar distracted them while he saved the children. Later, he used the suit to attempt an attack Wojira, but was defeated by the Fury of the Storm.

Nyad

Lloyd, along with Kai and Zane in their mini submarines, retreat. They hid their vehicles near the Ninjago News Center.

Farewell the Sea

Lloyd used an APS suit to meet up with Kai, Zane, Cole, and Jay on Lighthouse Island.

Official descriptions

LEGO.com description

Stride into battle on the bottom of the Endless Sea in Lloyd’s Hydro Mech. Watch out for the dangerous eel-like Maaray Guard – he is primed to wage war against you to win the precious wave amulet! Jump into the mech’s cockpit, brandish its large sword and grab the Guard in its massive hydraulic claw! It is essential that you triumph in this underwater clash to protect NINJAGO® City!

Mighty LEGO Mechs

The Endless Sea is looking choppy today. Far below the surface, Lloyd is striding into battle in his Hydro Mech. He’s determined to grab the precious wave amulet from the eel-like Maaray Guard. Look out for the mech’s hydraulic claw—it’s bigger than any crab’s, and it’s poised to close in on the prize when Lloyd hits the controls. SNAP!

Functions

The suits are able to traverse underwater, and are able to make large jumps using water jets that are released from the back.

Appearances

Sets

• 71750 Lloyd's Hydro Mech

Ninjago

Season 14: Seabound

• 168. "Five Thousand Fathoms Down"
• 169. "The Wrath of Kalmaar"
• 170. "Long Live the King"
• 171. "Escape from Merlopia"
• 177. "The Calm Before the Storm"
• 178. "Assault on Ninjago City"
• 179. "Nyad"

Season 15: Crystalized

• 181. "Farewell the Sea"
• 182. "The Call of Home" (flashback)

Ninjago Magazine

• 81. Mech vs Monster!
• 82. Ocean Beasts!
• 87. Spinjitzu!

Trivia

• In the sets, this type of vehicle is known as a "Hydro Mech," and Lloyd pilots it despite other characters using them it the show. This is the second time a vehicle from a 2021 installment is portrayed as Lloyd's in the set but other characters' in the show, the first being the Jungle Choppers from The Island.
  • However, towards the end of Seabound, Lloyd is the only one to use an APS suit.
• It is unknown what "APS" stands for. There is a Russian assault rifle known as the APS, which translated in to English means "underwater assault rifle".
• In Issues 81 and 82 of the Ninjago Magazine, there are blue and white APS suits that Jay and Zane pilot.

Gallery

Promotional media

Lego Model

Concept art

From PicnicTV Studio

In Ninjago

Season 14: Seabound

Season 15: Crystalized