Gorzan - Fire CHI
loc077 · Legends of Chima
Fire vs. Ice (Season 2) · 2014; debuted in set 70143 Gorzan's Walker during the transition to the 'Fire vs. Ice' era
Figure ID
loc077
Theme
Legends of Chima
Year Released
2014; debuted in set 70143 Gorzan's Walker during the transition to the 'Fire vs. Ice' era
Rarity
Uncommon; limited to only two official LEGO sets from a discontinued specific story arc
Head
Unique molded Gorilla head piece in black with Sand Blue face, yellow eyes, and white/yellow crown-like 'Fire CHI' war paint markings
Torso
Black torso featuring light blue 'Fire CHI' energy patterns, a brown harness, and a centered bright blue jewel (CHI orb); black arms and light bluish gray hands
Legs
Black legs with complex printing including a brown loincloth, light blue energy streaks, and light blue toes on the feet
Accessories
Missing in image; originally came with a CHI staff and sometimes a large buildable 'Fire CHI' backpack armor in trans-orange
Color Scheme
Primary Black with accents of Sand Blue, Light Blue, Brown, and yellow/white highlights for the war paint
Printing Details
High-quality detailed printing on the torso and legs; the molded head features precise pad printing for the facial features and energy markings
Variants
Standard Gorzan (loc010) and Stealthy Gorzan (loc047); this 'Fire' version is distinguished by the energy patterns and head paint
Condition Notes
Prone to silvering of the light blue prints and minor chipping on the protruding ears of the molded head piece
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD; New/Mint: $10 - $15 USD; value is stable due to the niche following of the Chima theme
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $20 to $40 retail; not sold as an individual polybag or single figure
Compatible Sets
70143 Gorzan's Walker and 70146 Flying Phoenix Fire Temple
Character Background
Leader of the Gorilla Tribe in Chima; in this form, he has been empowered by Fire CHI to fight the Hunter tribes (Ice)
Design Notes
Features a specialized rubbery-plastic molded head piece unique to the Gorilla tribe, showcasing LEGO's transition to more complex character-specific molds
Similar Minifigures
Grumlo (Gorilla Elder), G'Loona, and other tribe leaders like Laval or Eris in their Fire CHI variants
Collectibility
Moderate; highly sought after by completionist Chima fans but has lower demand compared to Star Wars or Marvel figures
History
Part of the mid-lifecycle expansion of Chima which introduced elemental power-ups to existing characters to refresh the toy line
Interesting Facts
The Fire CHI markings on his head are designed to look like flickering flames or a solar crown, representing the power of the Phoenix
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with Gorzan's Walker (70143) or on a Chima-themed stand with a trans-orange background to highlight the 'Fire' theme
Modification Potential
Excellent for fantasy MOCs; the torso and legs work well for 'shadow' or 'energy' based tribal warriors in D&D dioramas
Overall Assessment
A visually striking figure with excellent molding and print detail; a must-have for Chima collectors and a great example of 2014-era design innovation