Overview
Starteeth are aquatic, starfish-like creatures originating from the Realm of Monsters[1] that live in large groups in the Endless Sea and are known for their appetites for machinery.
History
History[]
Background[]
At some point before the events of the series, Starteeth migrated from the Realm of Monsters to other realms including Ninjago.[1]
The Last Voyage[]
The ninja had to set sail on the Destiny's Bounty toward the Island of Darkness with the intention to face Lord Garmadon. As they journeyed through the ocean, they were bombarded by a cluster of Starteeth that began gnawing on their ship. The aquatic creatures managed to eat through one of the Destiny's Bounty's flanks, the entire event causing the boat to crash into an unknown island.
Later, the Leviathan emerged from the ocean and attacked the Destiny's Bounty upon realizing its presence. Seeing as there was no other way, Zane decided to jump into the dark waters below. Immediately, he spotted the beast's chains that forced it to keep guard of the island, Zane realized that the quickest and most efficient solution was to use the Starteeth. He swam down and carefully grabbed two Starteeth, swimming toward the Leviathan and placing the starfish-like creatures on its chains, to which they ate through the metal with ease.
Prior to Convention![]
A startooth attended NinjaCon in the Crossroads and won the "Zane-Not-Alike" competition.
Other appearances and mentions
Other appearances and mentions[]
The Void[]
When the ninja got attacked by the astro parasites, which eat through metal, Lloyd reminded the others of the Starteeth and came up with a plan to use the parasites against the Nindroids, viewing them as a "weapon" instead of a "menace," making a callback to when Zane used a few Starteeth to free the Leviathan of its chains.
Personality
Personality[]
Starteeth like to hunt anything their sharp teeth can chew on, and tend to release a shrill laugh when doing so. Starteeth are highly destructive, stopping at nothing to gnaw through whatever object falls victim to their behavior. They have been shown to eat wood, fabric, glass, and metal.
Appearance
Appearances
Appearances[]
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu[]
Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja[]
- 22. "The Last Voyage"
Season 3: Rebooted[]
- 33. "The Void" (mentioned)
Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Crossroads' Crosstalk[]
- 5. "Convention!" (mentioned)
Books[]
- Destiny's Bounty logbook (pictured)
- Ninja Style
- "Ninja at Heart" (non-canon)
Video games[]
- Legendary Ninja Battles (non-canon)
Trivia
Trivia[]
- The Starteeth are credited as "Startooth" in "The Last Voyage."
- They were voiced by Vincent Tong.
- They are the first monster to appear in the series.
- Their mouths somewhat resemble the Aristotle's lanterns of sea urchins.
Gallery
Gallery[]
Promotional media[]
In Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu[]
Season 2: Legacy of the Green Ninja[]
In other media[]
Concept art[]
