If you've walked through any toy aisle lately, you may have seen the new Ninjago LEGO sets lining the shelves. The series is full of spinning ninjas (they're masters of Spinjitzu, after all), and they're coming to LEGO Universe today, Feb. 8, with the launch of the new Crux Prime zone.

Crux Prime feature a story that unfolds throughout the year, as well as new missions, achievements, gear and items. players must seek out Sensei Wu among the ruins of the Ninjago Monastery to learn the secrets of Spinjitzu, the only skill that can destroy Skeleton enemies.

Players who enjoy grouping together will be happy to hear that they can take advantage of multiplayer team functionality for the very first time in Crux Prime. Also, builders will want to head over to Avant Grove, a large Property World that is now open near Avant Gardens.

Check out the Crux Prime checklist on the official LEGO Universe site to make sure you're prepared for the new zone. If you'd like to see Crux Prime in action, take a look at the screenshots in our gallery and the trailer after the jump.