- "For the tribes - and for Chima!"
- ―Laval
Laval is a Legends of Chima minifigure released in 2013. He is the theme's main protagonist and a member of the Lion Tribe. Laval has or will feature in building, Speedorz, and Construction Figure sets. Aside from Legends of Chima: The Animated Series which chronicles his adventures, Laval will also appear in his own video game, entitled LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval’s Journey.
Description
Laval dons a sleeveless, blue tunic which is tight enough to show his muscular cut through the fabric. He wears a golden harness over his chest with a blue Chi orb in the center. Over his waist is a blue belt fastened by a buckle with a lion head. He wears a kilt on his legs which extends about halfway downwards.
A piece of golden armour which covers much of his chest and points over the shoulders is placed below his neck. A shallow part with a stud holds a transparent light blue disk-plate to represent a Chi orb. Over the armour a blue cape is placed and, because of the armour's shoulder blades, rises and expands at a higher area than usual, but also does not end up reaching as low.
Laval from the side
His skin is tan in colour, with white hands and feet which are also detailed with black claws.
Laval's head uses an extension piece with a cat-like head fitted over a standard minifigure one. The extension features an extended snout with the muzzle coloured white and nose black. An open-mouthed smirk is printed under the nose. Laval's golden, cat-eyes which are surrounded by white show through holes in the head. Around Laval's face is a crown which spikes up in the top. It separates the rest of his head from a spiky, dark red mane pointed backwards.
Background
Laval and his former best friend, Cragger
Laval was the son of Lagravis and a prince of the Lion Tribe. He was friends with other tribe members high up in the class system including Eris, Gorzan, Worriz, Skinnet, Rhogon, but above all, Cragger, who was his best friend.
When Cragger discovered the effects of Chi, a rift formed in his and Laval's relationship, to the point where the Lion and Crocodile tribes came to battle. In the climax, the Earth split apart and Cragger's parents, Crominus and Crunket fell beneath. Though they survived, they were presumed dead.
As the new king of the Crocodiles, Cragger was manipulated by his sister, Crooler, into declaring full-out war against the Lions.
Laval as he is about to place an orb of Chi in his chest harness
At Laval's coming of age ceremony where he was to place Chi in his chest for the first time, the Chi Temple where the Lions made their home was attacked by the Crocodiles and their allies, the Wolves and Ravens.
Laval chased after their new leader on a Speedor and dueled with him, stopping when he realized it was Cragger, who threw Laval into the nearby water. Laval began to drown, but was rescued by a Lion Legend Beast, animals of great power who never drank Chi and left Chima long ago.
Laval as he is powered by Chi
Laval rode the beast back to the battle, which the Eagles and Gorillas had now joined, on the side of the Lions. The Beast roared and the fighting stopped as all present bowed down to it, except for Cragger who failed to attack the Beast before turning his sights on Laval. Putting an orb of Chi Cragger dropped in his chest, Laval was able to defeat the Crocodile King easily and he and his troops retreated.
Since Laval and Cragger's friendship has deteriorated, he now considered Eris of the Eagle Tribe his best friend.
Laval is skilled in both Speedorz tournaments and is expected to be a warrior on the battlefield, but he is immature and would rather play.[1] Razar describes him as a "goody two-paws."[2]
LEGO.com Descriptions
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Laval Laval is the headstrong prince of the Lion Tribe who still has a lot to learn about what it means to be a leader. He may want others to see him as a powerful and responsible adult, but he’s still a big kid at heart. Duty doesn’t always take priority over having a good time. But what’s the harm in pulling a little prank every so often? Like a lot of kids, he has an insatiable curiosity and a relentless flair for challenging the rules. This can be a problem since the Lions are all about following and enforcing rules. Can Laval figure this out and become the great warrior and leader his tribe expects of him? |
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Appearances
Book Appearances
- Amazing Minifigure Ultimate Sticker Collection (As a reusable sticker)
TV Appearances
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