Laval - CHI Armor
loc001 · Legends of Chima
CHI Battle / Season 1 · 2013
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
loc001
Theme
Legends of Chima
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A quintessential representative of the short-lived but beloved Legends of Chima theme, featuring unique molded parts and vibrant printing.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Original Retail
Came in sets ranging from 15.00 USD to 50.00 USD at original retail.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique molded lion head piece with yellow printing and detailed facial expressions, integrating an orange snout and brown eyes.
Torso
White torso with intricate golden chest armor printing, blue CHI crystal graphic embedded in the center, and detailed fur texture.
Legs
White legs with gold printing detailing a belt and fur trim matching the torso design.
Accessories
Royal sword with a long grey hilt, and a white lion shoulder armor piece.
Printing Details
High quality dual-side torso printing with metallic gold accents and fine line work typical of early 2010s action themes.
Color Scheme
White, gold, orange, blue, and yellow with dark brown accents.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple sets from 2013 with minor variations in armor attachments or weapons.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the metallic gold printing of the chest and scratching on the translucent blue CHI crystal element.
Found In Sets
70005 Laval's Royal Fighter, 70001 Crawley's Claw Ripper, 70010 The Lion CHI Temple
Character Background
Laval is the prince of the Lion Tribe and the main protagonist of the Legends of Chima storyline, fighting to restore balance to the magical energy source known as CHI.
Design Notes
Features a specialized molded animal head piece which was a hallmark of the Legends of Chima theme, allowing for distinct anthropomorphic characters.
History
Introduced at the launch of the Legends of Chima theme in 2013 as one of the primary main character minifigures.
Interesting Facts
Legends of Chima was launched to replace Ninjago temporarily, though Ninjago returned due to overwhelming popularity.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of 2010s LEGO themes, though not exceptionally rare.
Similar Minifigures
Cragger, Eris, Worriz, and other animal warriors from the Legends of Chima theme.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Chima tribal leaders on a standard black LEGO baseplate with their respective CHI weapons.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom fantasy animal warriors or castle faction leaders using purist methods.