Killow (also known as the Big Man) is one of the former generals of the Sons of Garmadon. He was in charge of deciding who becomes a Son of Garmadon member, and who doesn't, by making them finish a motorcycle race initiation course that travels through the Teeth. He drives a large bike with a saw for a front-wheel called the Oni Chopper. He used the Oni Mask of Deception during missions, giving him the power to move and levitate objects using telekinesis. However, the Mask was later cracked, rendering it unusable. He served Lord Garmadon when he ruled Ninjago City, and Killow was often by his Emperor's side or hunting members of the Resistance.
After the ninja returned and Garmadon was defeated, Killow and his comrades were arrested and sent to Kryptarium Prison for their crimes.
After the Oni's invasion, Killow and many of his comrades were broken out of prison by Lord Mogra and joined the Red Crows but he was finally re-imprisoned in Kryptarium Prison.
A year after the Great Flood, Killow escaped from prison along with Ronin, Ultra Violet and Fugi-Dove and joined the Resistance. Killow and the others later participated in the final battle with the Overlord.
History[]
Background[]
At some point, Killow met Harumi, and he became the first member recruited in the Sons of Garmadon.[2]
Sons of Garmadon[]
The Oni and the Dragon[]
After he earned his trust, Mr. E took Snake Jaguar with him, to introduce him to the "Big Man."
Snake Jaguar[]
Sitting in the S.O.G. Headquarters
Using the Oni Mask of Deception
Snake Jaguar was brought to the Sons of Garmadon headquarters so he will take place in the Teeth in order to join their team. Killow leads the race, but soon he discovered Snake Jaguar was actually undercover Zane so he commanded everyone to not let him finish. After most of the bikers were knocked out, Killow wore the Oni Mask of Deception so he could take care of Zane himself. He used the power of the mask to lift rocks and send them flying at Zane, but the Nindroid activated his Falcon, which destroyed them. When Killow's attempts were not successful, he told Mr. E to get rid of Zane because it was his fault of bringing him to the team. With this, Killow was able to escape with the mask.
The Quiet One[]
With the Sons of Garmadon in the Primeval's Eye
After the Destiny's Bounty crashed in the Primeval's Eye, Killow led a biker team to intercept it. When one of the bikers worried aloud about the sea monster said to inhabit the rivers, Killow disembarked his Oni Chopper and lifted the biker up by his leg, warning him that the Quiet One will do far worse if they fail. Deeper in the jungle, Ultra Violet stopped, causing the other bikers to halt as well. Killow demanded what the hold up was, and Ultra Violet told him none of them could fly, and pointed to a massive trench preventing them from reaching the other side. Killow then explains they don't need to fly before revealing the Oni Mask of Deception, using its powers to lift huge rocks from the bottom of the trench up to form a bridge, which they then all crossed.
Wearing the Oni Mask of Deception
As they grew closer to the unready Bounty, P.I.X.A.L. in her Samurai X mech attacked them, to delay their arrival. Killow fired his cannons at her, which she avoided. She then landed and knocked aside several bikers out the way, but the other bikers were able to surpass her. Later, Killow and the other Sons of Garmadon confronted the ninja (except Lloyd) following their discovery of the Quiet One truly being Harumi.
Game of Masks[]
With Mr. E on the Destiny's Bounty
The Sons of Garmadon soon captured the ninja and took control of the Destiny's Bounty, with Killow acting as the pilot of the ship. Cole warned him not to harm Toddler Wu, but Killow jumps down from the bridge. He then questioned Cole on the location of Lloyd, but Cole refused. However, Mr. E and another biker were able to locate Lloyd and Harumi at the Oni Temple fifteen miles from their current location, with Killow ordering them to set a course for the temple. Nya told them they didn't need to call Harumi the Quiet One, but her comment was merely laughed upon. Kai then told them that Harumi was planning on resurrecting Lord Garmadon and that the Sons of Garmadon probably have never met him, to which Killow responded that they looked forward to it. Zane then warned them that when the bad guys tried to awaken an ancient evil, it never ended well for them.
With his gang and the ninja
Upon arrival, Killow disembarked the Bounty to wait for Harumi with a few Sons of Garmadon members. He attempted to break through the wall to aid the Quiet One in battle but failed. When she came out, holding the Oni Mask of Hatred, Killow declared that she's had found the last mask, and they now had all three. They were then ambushed by the ninja, who were in turn ambushed by Mr. E, Ultra Violet, and the other Sons of Garmadon who were hiding. However, the sea monster then arrived, forcing the ninja and Sons of Garmadon onto a small island. As a fight between the Sea Monster broke out, and the two factions were forced to work together, Mr. E and Killow both put on their masks to aid in the fight. After a bit, Harumi called for a retreat with her troops, where they proceeded to steal the Bounty. Lloyd went after them, only to be captured by Killow.
Dread on Arrival[]
Killow provocating Lloyd
He, alongside, Harumi, Chopper, and another member escort Lloyd to the Temple of Resurrection, with Killow teasingly pushing the handcuffed Green Ninja up the stairs.
On the balcony of the Royal Palace
When the police arrived, Killow took part in terrorizing them and used the Oni Mask of Deception to make the Police Commissioner lose his megaphone, as well as levitate a police car. Killow would aid in fighting off the arriving ninja as Harumi conducted the ritual. He would then pull down the lever that would begin Harumi's, insurance, by dunking Misako into the sea, and then Lloyd. As the ninja used Spinjitzu to stop Harumi, Killow attempted to stop Jay but is electrocuted into unconsciousness by him.
Electrized by Jay
Upon regaining consciousness and seeing the police arrest his fellow members, a weaken Killow tried to escape, but he is stopped by Jay, Cole, and some officers, who hold him down to take him away. He was then sent to Kryptarium Prison for his crimes.
Talking to Harumi
True Potential[]
When the newly reborn Lord Garmadon broke Harumi out of prison, they proceeded to take over Kryptarium Prison and released all of the other Sons of Garmadon members, including Killow. Killow then flung Warden Noble out of his prison after Harumi explains to Noble that they planned on staying, but he couldn't.
With the other generals and Garmadon
Later, Killow helps Ultra Violet and Mr. E run to CCTV within the prison to broadcast the fight between Lloyd and Lord Garmadon to the world. Upon Lloyd's defeat, Killow stood aside the other two generals, Harumi, and Lord Garmadon as Harumi tells them they will head to Ninjago City at dawn in order to crown Garmadon as the world's new emperor.
Big Trouble, Little Ninjago[]
With the Sons of Garmadon near the village in the valley
Killow stood with the other Sons of Garmadon members when they arrived at a village with Lord Garmadon. Killow ducked as Garmadon formed the Colossus. He later drove his bike after the fleeing Destiny's Bounty with the other Sons of Garmadon, until the ship was destroyed by the Colossus. They declared that Ninjago was Garmadon's, so the Sons of Garmadon had won.
Hunted[]
Firstbourne[]
Looking for Lloyd
Killow accompanies Mr. E and a S.O.G battalion in searching for Lloyd and The Resistance. After Mr. E finds the Samurai Mech in a warehouse, he informs Killow that the team was here, prompting the general to order a perimeter sweep to box their enemy's in. At first, The Resistance sees them coming and hides until Killow orders them to move on. However, after they discover that their friends many still live, they are found by the S.O.G, Killow riding his Oni Chopper. Before they can capture them, Karlof, Shade, and Griffin Turner arrive turning the tides. Karlof punches Killow off the Chopper and traps him under it. The Resistance then escapes.
Watching Mr.E's death
Iron & Stone[]
Killow, along with Harumi, Ultra Violet, and Mr. E, are summoned by Garmadon to explain their failure in capturing Lloyd. When Mr. E steps forward, Garmadon levitates him, and tears him apart with Destruction, as a warning to the others as not to fail him. Killow puts an arm around Ultra Violet as she looks away.
Radio Free Ninjago[]
Guarding the tower
Killow is guarding the entrance to Borg Tower alongside Luke Cunningham and another biker. Killow is telling a joke when Harumi arrives and demands they keep watch, as not to make her look bad. Killow then keeps on the lookout, until Neuro plants the idea of karaoke in his mind. He then leaves with Luke and the other biker to do so. They were still singing when Lloyd's message is broadcasted, sending them running back to Harumi. Killow then accompanies her in breaking down the door to the radio station, only to find the Resistance on the run. Killow asks if they got away, but Harumi tells him, "It's time to take out the trash."
With Ultra Violet
How to Build a Dragon[]
Killow, along with Ultra Violet and Harumi, report back to Garmadon, who scolds Harumi for failure. Killow watches in shock as Garmadon lifts her into the air, preparing to give her the same fate as Mr. E until Harumi tells him she knows where the Resistance has their base. Garmadon then drops her as Ultra Violet and Killow watch on.
He later drives with other Sons of Garmadon members to ambush the Resistance in their base.
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Using the Oni Mask against The Resistance
The Gilded Path[]
Killow wears the Mask of Deception during the ambush of the Resistance base. He forces up the door and uses his powers to levitate Mr. Pale. He is attacked by Griffin Turner, who's speed is too fast for Killow to have the chance to lift him. However, Turner is stopped by Ultra Violet and then flung away by Killow. He later grabs Griffin and Shade. He then tells Luke Cunningham to get Mystake, telling him she is more than an old lady. Despite this, she escapes.
When Lord Garmadon shoots down the Samurai Mech, Killow pulls P.I.X.A.L. from the wreck.
Scaring some citizens of Ninjago City
Two Lies, One Truth[]
Killow returns to Garmadon's throne only to find him missing. Harumi tells him and Ultra Violet that she will find their Emperor. Later, Killow comes with Harumi to find Lloyd, threatening locals and demanding the Green Ninja's location. He even tosses a man into the river. When a man claims he did not know where Lloyd was, Harumi tells Killow he's lying, and the biker advances on him, only for Mystake, posing as Lloyd appears. Killow, Mohawk and some other bikers follow "him", jumping from boat to boat in pursuit. Killow's boat starts to move in another direction, however, going into a tunnel. Killow demands to know how the rower is moving the boat, only for the rower to be revealed to be Nya. Nya presumably incapacitated him and met up with Lloyd and the others in capturing Harumi.
Talking with Harumi
The Weakest Link[]
Killow stood guard in front of the tower as "Harumi" takes a "captured" Skylor in. He lets them pass but later sees the real Harumi, and they both then go to confront the imposter.
Saving Faith[]
Killow grabs the fake Harumi, and when Mystake reveals her true Oni form, he drops her and covers his ears. The real Harumi orders Killow and Ultra Violet to not let Skylor touch Garmadon, and Killow is knocked back as Skylor escapes but not before she absorbs Garmadon's power to control the Colossus. Killow is then ordered to hunt down Skylor along with some of his fellow Sons of Garmadon members, and he tells them that they no longer need to worry about the old lady.
Upon finding Skylor as well as the remaining Resistance, Killow sees that Skylor has taken control of the Colossus. He uses the Mask of Deception to hurl cars at the Colossus, but it easily deflects them back towards him, trapping him underneath and forcing the Mask off his face. He then reaches for the fallen Mask, but the Mask of Deception breaks in half, causing Killow to wail in anger.
Green Destiny[]
Once the ninja returned and liberated the city, the Sons of Garmadon were arrested following Garmadon's defeat, including Killow, and they were all sent back to Kryptarium Prison.
With the Giant Stone Warrior
Tales from the Monastery of Spinjitzu[]
The Weekend Drill[]
While fighting the Giant Stone Warrior, Cole inadvertently knocked him into Ultra Violet and Killow's cell, the latter coming out, supported by the other prisoners, and teamed up with the Giant Stone Warrior, only to get knocked back into his cell, and defeated by Cole.
After March of the Oni[]
After Garmadon's fall from power, Killow and the Sons of Garmadon were able to escape from prison and became mere thugs and wreaked havoc, only to be sent back to Kryptarium by the ninja, where they waited for Garmadon to free them, but he never did. Killow then started a riot by stealing Soto's lunch and throwing it at a TV broadcasting Gayle Gossip on her report of Garmadon's involvement in defeating the Oni before he was broken out by Mogra.
Garmadon[]
Garmadon Issue 3[]
Garmadon Issue 4[]
Garmadon Issue 5[]
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu[]
Questing for Quests[]
Showing his painting to the ninja
The ninja, who were searching for villains to fight, visited him in his cell at Kryptarium Prison to ask him what his evil plans are, only to find him painting an "evil puppy" holding dynamite who was trying to control his anger just like him. When the disappointed ninja left him, Killow smiled maliciously at them.
Doing push-ups on Kryptarium's courtyard
The Absolute Worst[]
Killow is present in Kryptarium Prison doing push-ups with the other prisoners when Ultra Violet plots an escape after learning the ninja have left Ninjago.
Prior to The Island[]
Sail Ahoy (non-canon)[]
Crystalized[]
Kryptarium Prison Blues[]
In Kryptarium Prison's yard, Killow and Ultra Violet side with Pythor to get even with the ninja.
Brave But Foolish[]
Killow watched the ninja fight the Crystal Army in Ninjago City at Kryptarium Prison alongside other inmates.
Return of the Ice Emperor[]
Killow, alongside other inmates, was on the jalopy that saved P.I.X.A.L and Zane from the approaching Vengestone Guards. After P.I.X.A.L boarded the jalopy, Fugi-Dove, then Ronin, told of how Killow and other inmates attempted to escape Kryptarium Prison after the electrical grid was destroyed from the Crystal King's attack, but were convinced by Ronin to help fight to save Ninjago City instead of committing crimes. Killow then travelled alongside the other inmates and P.I.X.A.L to Borg Tower, where they met Cyrus Borg.
Compatible[]
Killow helped put the left arm of Fugi-Dove's mech on, but due to Fugi-Dove's inexperience with the mech's controls, the same arm knocked Killow back. Later, Killow's own mech was finished, but he struggled to fit himself into the cockpit's tight space, falling down. P.I.X.A.L informed him that the cockpit could be expanded via nanotechnology. After doing so, Killow, Ultra Violet, and Fugi-Dove watched as Zane eventually woke up, with Killow shedding a tear at how emotional P.I.X.A.L's speech was and how elated she was to see him regain consciousness.
An Issue of Trust[]
Killow gave his mech to Lloyd to use against the Crystal King. He then picked up a large sword and later charged at the Crystal Army alongside the rest of the Resistance.
Dragon Form[]
Killow deflected the Crystal Army's blasts as he fought alongside the rest of the Resistance. Soon after, after Ultra Violet was crystallized, Killow approached and looked at her before being crystallized himself.
Roots[]
After the Overlord is destroyed, Killow is turned back to normal, along with the many other zombified allies of the Ninja.
Later, he helped the Ninja rebuild the temple, transporting some wooden beams.
Appearance[]
Killow is a huge muscular and fat man with gray skin. There is a dark gray tattoo depicting the Oni Masks on his left arm and another tattoo on his stomach depicting his name "Killow." There is also a scale-like tattoo on his left chest, while his entire face is covered with various written tattoos. He has a large white tattoo on the middle of his face as well as black eyes, beard, and motorcycle helmet on his head that completely covers his hair if he has any. He wears a black vest that has an orange trim and many Sons of Garmadon symbols, with the large number 111 on the left, in addition to black trousers with a belt made from orange fabric although his butt is visible on the back. He also wears black boots and white skull-like knee pads.
Personality[]
Killow is a determined yet arrogant person. He fits well into the leading role for the Sons of Garmadon, relaying the orders of the Quiet One to the members and even the other two generals.
He takes on a ringmaster-like persona; in "Snake Jaguar," he asks "what do you think, boys and girls?" in the way that a teacher or ringmaster would. He becomes far more ruthless while wearing the Mask of Deception, his voice sounding demonic with it on. It allows him to move objects telekinetically. He often takes joy in many things, often when putting on the mask, or about to do something major,
He is very ruthless as he laughed at Lloyd's sadness when Harumi broke his heart about never liking him and when pulling the lever that would drop Misako into the sea. He is the one who usually leads the Sons of Garmadon in everyday missions. He also tells jokes on occasion, having a brotherly relationship with his minions.
He, among others, fears Garmadon when he revealed himself to them, as well as when he confronted him in Two Moon Village.
Being locked up, Killow is shown to be being taught to control his anger and to give up his evil ways, like the rest of the prisoners. At first it seems like it was working and he might have already been going down a more green path, but when left alone after the ninja visit, he smiles in an evil way, meaning that it may have just been a ruse.
Killow enjoys various leisure activities, such as singing a karaoke or painting. He also has leporiphobia, a fear of rabbits.[3]
Relationships[]
Allies[]
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Enemies[] |
Weapons and abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Enormous strength: Due to his huge size, Killow has enormous strength, which he often uses as an advantage in combat.
- Motorcycling: As a member of a motorcycle gang, Killow is very good at driving his huge motorcycle.
- Singing: Although not very good at it, Killow can sing karaoke.
- Painting: During his stay at Kryptarium Prison, Killow improved his painting skills and was able to paint a fairly accurate picture of a puppy with dynamite.
Weapons[]
- Oni Mask of Deception (formerly): After deploying the Oni Mask of Deception, Killow was able to use its telekinetic abilities to move living and non-living objects through his mind. It was destroyed by Skylor, while controlling the Colossus in episode "Saving Faith."
Official description[]
Killow is a giant tattooed biker who recruits new members into the Sons of Garmadon. He tests potential new recruits by racing against them in a deadly challenge called "The Teeth".[4]
Appearances[]
Etymology[]
His name is based on the term, "kilo," which is short for kilogram, a measurement of mass. This is possibly due to the fact that he is the heaviest Sons of Garmadon member. It can also be based on the verb, "kill".
Behind the scenes[]
- Killow is the third big figure to appear in Ninjago, following Dogshank and the Vermillion samurai in "A Time of Traitors", and the second Ninjago big figure to be released in a set, following Dogshank.
- Unlike Dogshank, however, there is no magical reason stated for Killow's large stature. Tommy Andreasen guessed his size could come from eating a lot of food.[5]
- Tommy Andreasen stated that he would have "a BIG role" in Season 8, referring to his size.[6]
- He later added that he would have a bigger role than Dogshank[7] but not quite big as the Great Devourer.[8]
- His name is pronounced as if the "I" in his name is two letter "E"s, making it pronounced "kee-low".
- In his set, he wields a spiky baseball bat, despite never once using one at all during Season 8.
- In the show, Killow has an orange bandana around his waist, while in the sets it is black.
- He is the only big figure in Ninjago to have a minifigure-sized head.
- However, he is not the only big figure with a minifigure head, the first being Mungus from the Chima series.
- Despite the fact that in the sets the skulls on his legs are gray, in the show they are white.
- According to the concept art, he was originally called Sumo. This is similar to Zugu's name in the credits, "Sumo Zumo."
Trivia[]
- Killow is the third character who speaks with a British accent. The first is Zane, the second is Pythor and the fourth is Kalmaar.
- The reason is probably his voice actor's nationality.
- He has the largest bike of all the Sons of Garmadon members.
- He is one of the three generals of the Sons of Garmadon, along with Mr. E and Ultra Violet.
- Following Mr. E's death, he and Ultra Violet are the only generals left.
- He appears to like karaoke, although this may just be due to Neuro's mind trick.
- He knows that Mystake was more than a normal woman[9], but it's unknown if he is aware of her being an Oni.
- Killow’s minifigure is one of the most valuable Ninjago minifigures, being highly sought after by collectors.
- Killow’s minifigure is the only Ninjago minifigure to have technic pin holes on his minifigure.
- Despite Ninjargon being used for language for Sons of Garmadon and onwards, Latin characters still erroneously appear on his vest and tattoos.
- Killow’s vest number is 111.
- In the show, the section on his back in the sets with bullet shooters and a flag are attached to his bike, so much like his club, he never used them in the show.
- According to Garmadon Rulez!:
- Killow was the very first recruit in the Sons of Garmadon.
- Killow has leporiphobia (fear of rabbits).
- When Harumi recruited him, Killow had no idea of who Garmadon was.
- It's unknown how this could be possible seeing as most everyone was aware that Garmadon was the one to defeat the Great Devourer, thus implying Killow would have also not even been aware of the cause for the defeat of the Devourer.
- In "The Weekend Drill," it is confirmed that Killow is locked up at Kryptarium Prison.
- In "Questing for Quests," it is revealed that Killow is good at painting.
- He has a tattoo of his name on his belly. The Character Encyclopedia New Edition imply that the reason for this is in case if he forgets his name.
- According to this book, Ultra Violet's facial tattoos would make her unmistakable in a police line-up. Most likely, this also applies to Killow.
- It is unknown where he was during the escape of the prisoners, as he was not seen anywhere.
- He and Harumi are the only Sons of Garmadon who do not have the S.O.G. symbol on their back.
- His tattoos on his arms are based on the Oni Masks.
- He is the first Son of Garmadon who has a tattoo on his arm. The second is Mohawk, though only in sets.
- There are several skulls on his vest, which, however, do not look like the skulls of minifigures, but real skulls.
- He is the third character to have gray skin, the first two being Shade and and Ultra Violet.
- When asked why Killow and Ultra Violet have gray skin, Tommy Andreasen said, "The designers thought that would look neat. No canon reason."[10]
- Killow is one of the few characters in the series to have fingers.
Videos[]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Killow/Gallery
Translations[]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | キロウ |
| Ukrainian | Кілоу |
References[]
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1299025389201760257
- ↑ Garmadon Rulez!
- ↑ Garmadon Rulez!
- ↑ Visual Dictionary New Edition
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/965864976333320193
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/941410290280861701
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/941412131655835648
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/941416237518729216
- ↑ "The Gilded Path"
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/975114414981398529