Laval, Prince of the Lion Tribe
loc001 · Legends of Chima
Lion Tribe Wave 1 · Released in 2013 across several initial sets including 70005 Laval's Royal Fighter. This was the debut wave for the theme.
Figure ID
loc001
Theme
Legends of Chima
Year Released
Released in 2013 across several initial sets including 70005 Laval's Royal Fighter. This was the debut wave for the theme.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While Laval is the protagonist and appears in many sets, his high-tier 'Capy' or armored variants are more sought after than the basic versions.
Head
Double-sided yellow/tan head with lion facial features including fangs and a red scarred eyebrow. Includes a molded tan and dark brown Lion mask/mane headpiece.
Torso
Tan with detailed muscular lion printing, a blue 'CHI' orb in the center, and a red harness. Dark blue belt and gold buckle detailing.
Legs
Tan legs with dark blue and gold printing. Features toe/claw prints at the base and intricate 'skirt' or plating printing on the hips.
Accessories
Royal Valious sword (gold hilt with translucent blue or red blade) and a dark blue cloth cape. Seen in the image with various CHI-powered staff and sword configurations.
Color Scheme
A mix of Tan, Dark Blue, and Gold, intended to represent the noble and royal status of the Lion Tribe.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso front and back, as well as complex leg printing. Chima figures were known for more printing density than standard City figures of the time.
Variants
Multiple variants exist: Laval with Armor (loc031), Fire Chi Laval (loc081), and the LEGO Dimensions version. The figure in the image is the classic Wave 1 version.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fraying on the cloth cape and 'clutch' issues with the rubberized tips of certain mane molds. Check for gold paint rubbing off on the chest.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00 USD; New/Mint: $10.00 - $15.00 USD. The value remains stable due to the cult following of the Chima theme.
Price (New)
N/A (Included in sets ranging from $14.99 polybags/small sets to $119.99 flagship sets).
Compatible Sets
70005 Laval's Royal Fighter, 70010 The Lion CHI Temple, 70000 Razcal's Glider, and 30250 Ewar's Acro Fighter.
Character Background
Laval is the crown prince of the Lion Tribe and the primary protagonist of the Legends of Chima series, known for his friendship with Cragger the Crocodile.
Design Notes
The Chima line introduced highly specialized dual-molded headpieces that fit over standard minifigure heads to create animalistic profiles without new head molds.
Similar Minifigures
Lagravis (his father), Longtooth, and Leonidas. Also shares design DNA with Thundercats-style anthropomorphic figures.
Collectibility
High for collectors of '00s/'10s action themes. Chima has a strong secondary market among fans of animal-humanoid designs and fantasy lore.
History
Launched in 2013 as a successor to Ninjago's temporary retirement, Chima was a massive multimedia push including a TV show and specialized parts.
Interesting Facts
Laval's name is a play on the word 'lava' or 'lion'. His sword, the Valious, is one of the most iconic weapons from the Chima theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the rest of the Lion Tribe council or within a 70010 Lion CHI Temple MOC. Use blue translucent studs to simulate falling CHI.
Modification Potential
The head mane is highly popular for 'Thundercat' MOCs or general D&D Tabaxi character creations.
Overall Assessment
The definitive hero of the Chima era. Excellent printing and a unique silhouette make it a standout piece of LEGO's experimental mid-2010s era.