Laval - Royal Armor
loc073 · Legends of Chima
Fire vs. Ice · 2014 - Debuted in set 70144 Laval's Fire Lion
Figure ID
loc073
Theme
Legends of Chima
Year Released
2014 - Debuted in set 70144 Laval's Fire Lion
Rarity
Uncommon; featured in mid-to-high price point sets within a retired theme.
Head
Unique lion-head mold with dark brown mane, tan face, and orange eyes; the inner head is double-sided showing a determined face and a focused 'CHI' powered expression.
Torso
Dark blue and gold armor with a printed translucent orange CHI orb; features tan arms and white hands.
Legs
Tan legs with dark blue armor printing including a plate skirt motif and clawed toe detailing.
Accessories
Usually comes with a Valious sword (Blue flame blade) and/or a shield; the figure in the image is missing these accessories.
Color Scheme
A mix of tan, dark blue, gold, and dark brown with trans-orange accents.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing on the torso (front/back) and legs (front), featuring intricate mechanical and pelt textures common to late Chima-era designs.
Variants
Standard Laval (loc001), Cape variant, and various Fire/Royal armor versions exist. This specific version features the Fire CHI chest plate.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the soft plastic points of the mane and paint rubbing on the gold armor. This specific figure shows a mismatched left arm/hand and significant play wear on the feet.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $9; New (pulled from set): $12 - $18. Currently stable in price.
Price (New)
Retail set 70144 was $49.99 USD. This figure was also found in set 70155 (Speedorz).
Compatible Sets
70144 Laval's Fire Lion, 70155 Inferno Pit (Speedorz)
Character Background
The Prince of the Lion Tribe and main protagonist of the Legends of Chima series; he transitioned to 'Fire' armor during the conflict with the Ice Hunters.
Design Notes
Utilizes the specialized 2-part head system (inner head + mane mold) which was a hallmark of the Chima theme's design evolution.
Similar Minifigures
Lagravis, Lennox, Leonidas (other Lion tribe members); Fire-armor versions of Eris and Cragger.
Collectibility
Moderate; highly sought after by completionist Chima fans but has lower crossover appeal than Star Wars or Marvel.
History
Chima was LEGO's successor to Ninjago for a brief period; the 'Fire vs Ice' wave represented the peak of the theme's complexity before its cancellation.
Interesting Facts
The Lion tribe's armor in this wave was specifically designed to mirror the 'Fire CHI' power-up seen in the animated TV series.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a rocky outcrop vignette or with other Chima tribe leaders on a transparent blue 'CHI' baseplate.
Modification Potential
The lion mane piece is popular for MOCs involving anthropomorphic fantasy creatures or custom D&D Tabaxi figures.
Overall Assessment
Score: 7/10. A solid representative of the Chima era with great armor printing, though this specific specimen is incomplete and lacks original accessories.