Legends of Chima is a theme introduced in 2013. It will continue into at least 2015.[1] The theme features the world of anthropomorphic creatures, called the Land of Chima, which is populated by at least ten tribes and the war which threatens it.
Nine regular sets were featured in the first wave, in addition to six "Speedorz" sets with more gradually being released through the year.
Speedorz is a game introduced with the theme which includes one-wheeled bikes, called Speedorz, powered by a rip-cord. The game involves completing challenges and surpassing obstacles to earn Chi crystals, the mineral the animals are fighting over in the story.
On January 16, 2013 Legends of Chima: The Animated Series premiered with two pilot episodes.[2] The cartoon continued again half-way through 2013, when the second wave of sets were released. There is also a rumored second series in 2014.
Three video games for the theme are currently known. One, known as Legends of Chima: Speedorz, was released on iOS devices on January 1, 2013 and shortly after as an online game. A second one is for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita, and is called LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey. The last one, an online game, that was released in Autumn 2013 is a massive multi-player online game called LEGO Legends of Chima Online.
Description
One defining trait of the Legends of Chima theme is the animal-motif used by nearly every set in the line. Vehicles and structures will feature the head-shape, outline, or both, of their respective tribe's patron animal. Several vehicles also include blue tubing and/or lights to represent Chi powering it and/or a weapon. To date, six different factions have been released through several sets. Each faction has its own colourscheme and unique characteristics.
Vehicles and structures used by the lion tribe use flame yellowish orange as a primary colour, brown for their manes, and different shades of lighter brown for accents and differentiation. White teeth, fangs, and claws are also a recurring attribute. The larger lion vehicles also feature red tongues inside jaws which can open and close. When the lion figureheads are given coloured eyes, blue is generally chosen.
Olive green is the colour chosen as the dominant one in the Crocodile Tribe's scheme while red is used secondarily for highlights. Different shades of green, such as bright yellowish, dark, and earth are used sparsely. Like the lions, the croc vehicles generally have claws and teeth, though in at least one set the claws are black and not white.
The eagle tribe's vehicles generally feature white bird-heads with yellow beaks. The body behind will generally be different shades of blue, including earth, bright, and dark azur, though white also appears for accents. Talons are a common feature, either coloured gold or black. Like the lions, the eagles' Chi weapons are mostly blue. Eagle architecture, which does not always include characteristics of real word eagles, generally feature stone structures with arches and smoothed, sloping tops, so long as a minifigure is not meant to be placed on it.
The sole wolf vehicle released so far features a full wolf-head build into a truck coloured medium and dark stone grey with dark red highlights. Aside from in the head's jaw, white teeth and fangs can be found around the vehicle at various locations. No Chi powered weapons appear, but according to the storyline it is rare that the wolves do use Chi weapons, and when they do, they consider it high-tech. Other notable features of the vehicle are the large wheels and flaming exhaust.
Two of the three raven vehicles are gliders with feather-like wings, Raven beaks, and Chi powered weapons represented with transparent red, as with the Crocodiles. Black is used as a primary colour, dark grey for differentiation and a sheet-metal look, and dark red, medium lilac, and earth green are used for highlights, the latter for very subtle ones on one occasion.
70104 Jungle Gates, an example of a Speedorz set
Speedorz sets include a motorbike-like vehicle with one, blue wheel. A fairing, mould depending on the tribe which will feature attributes both printed and moulded such as beaks, teeth, and eyes, is placed on the chassis and a minifigure will sit inbetween. On the back, add-ons called power upz can be placed to extend the width or length. Power upz include claws, rotors, and flaming exhaust pipes.
Sets featuring speedorz will often include one or more obstacles and a ramp, in addition to cards, minifigure(s), accessories, and Chi crystals. The challenge will generally consist of an obstacle which needs to be cleared or targets which need to be disturbed in some way or another.
Another component of the theme are constraction (constructable action) figures. Six figures have been announced, one from each of the six tribes most featured in 2013, but clear pictures of only two have surfaced. They include a set consisting wholly of the figure featuring an exclusive moulded head and weapons. They are built using a system first introduced in 2011 with Hero Factory's Ordeal of Fire story-arc. Late December 2013 or early 2014, New sets will be released, according to Eurobricks, Legend Beast sets, Bats, Spiders, Scorpions, Rhinos and the mysterious, ShadoWind.
Background
Main Articles: List of Legends of Chima: The Animated Series episodes, Land of Chima
The Land of Chima was once shared by several species of animals peacefully. After a natural disaster, a mountain rose into the sky and waterfalls began flowing to the land below. The animals that drank from it, at least ten species, evolved into anthropomorphic humans due to the Chi in the water. Not all the animals drank from it, and those who abstained left Chima. According to legend, these animals, called Legends Beasts, will return to Chima when they are needed.
The animals were able to live mostly peacefully for years. The Lion Tribe, who first drank from the river, distributed the Chi fairly, even to their enemies, to keep nature in balance. Squabbles were kept from turning into all out war by Speedorz tournaments.
This all changed when a young crocodile prince named Cragger placed a Chi orb in his chest before he became of age and was overwhelmed with the power that surged through him and became addicted. After convincing Worriz, the leader of the wolves, to accompany him, they sneaked into the Lion's Chi Temple to get more, but were caught by the Lion King, Lagravis, his son, Laval, and their guards, Leonidas and Longtooth.
This led to a battle between the Lion and Crocodile tribes when Cragger escaped (Worriz fled as soon as they were caught). In the battle, Cragger's parents, Crominus and Crunket, were caught in a fracture of the Earth and fell below. They survived, but were thought to be dead to the world.
Laval on the Lion Legend Beast
Cragger was named king of the Crocodiles, and through a flower with mind-altering pheromones, his evil sister, Crooler, was able to convince him to start a rebellion against the lions.
Making alliances with the Wolf and Raven tribes, Cragger attacked the Lions. The Eagles and Gorillas came to their defence and a battle over the Chi temple ensued between the six tribes.
The crocodiles and their allies were defeated during this battle when Laval arrived riding a Lion Legend Beast. All present (which now included Bears and Rhinos, though their parts are unknown), aside from Cragger who Laval defeated, paused their fight to bow to the beast.
Official Description
 This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Please do not modify it.
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The LEGO Group has announced LEGO® Legends of Chima™, an original LEGO property set in a mythical land of magical animal tribes who compete for CHI, a valuable energy source which gives them extraordinary powers over one another. The story comes to life through a universe of products across the company’s entire play system including classic building sets, collectible social competition kits, buildable figures and board games, and will be fueled by digital gaming. “Building upon our success with developing rich and immersive original storylines, most notable the recent Ninjago phenomenon, we’re excited to launch a whole new world in LEGO Legends of Chima to spark any child’s imagination and invite them to the world of LEGO building,” said Søren Torp Laursen, president of LEGO Systems, Inc. “Based on the reactions we saw through our research, there is no doubt that our immersive approach to original properties will once again inspire, engage and thrill children who love to build and play with great stories.” Story Chima is a magical land that is ruled by tribes of highly-advanced animals who walk, talk, drive vehicles and live in castles and forts. Two of the characters were best friends, but misunderstandings challenged their friendship and they now compete for CHI, a valuable natural resource that is a powerful element and source of life. Only a few brave heroes in Chima understand the true nature of CHI and their stories, and the stories of those who seek to destroy them, are known as The Legends of Chima. Building Sets Seven richly detailed building sets inspired by the property are available now and range in price from $14.99 to $79.99. In August, the company will introduce six constructible LEGO Chima action figures for $14.99 each and four additional building sets, ranging in price from $24.99 to $119.99. Speedorz™: Social Competitive Play Children can challenge friends, earn CHI and increase strength and power as they go from one obstacle to the next with the new line of Chima Speedorz. Build the Chima Speedorz and various obstacle courses, then pull the new ripcord to launch them. Players earn CHI crystals from their opponents by using the enclosed game cards. Six collectible Speedorz construction sets are available now, with more slated to launch in March, June and September. Each includes a new LEGO flywheel base with ripcord, minifigure, CHI crystals, assorted LEGO pieces and a set of trump cards at a suggested price of $14.99. Gaming To extend the story and action play to fun for the whole family, a LEGO Chima constructible board game will be available in August for $19.99. In a related announcement, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced three LEGO Legends of Chima videogame titles. Available now on LEGO.com and iOS devices is LEGO Legends of Chima™: Speedorz™,, a free-to-play racing minigame. A LEGO Legends of Chima™: Laval’s Journey will be available for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system, the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and for the PS®Vita system this summer. Additionally, LEGO Legends of Chima™ Online, a free-to-play, online immersive world game, is scheduled to launch later in the year. |
Products
Sets
Super Pack
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
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 | 66450 | Super Pack 3-in-1 | 596 | Razcal, Crawley, Leonidas, Eris, Razar, Rizzo | 2013 |
Polybags
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 30250 | Ewar's Acro-Fighter | 33 | Ewar | $4.99 RRP | January 1, 2013 |
 | 30251 | Winzar's Pack Control | 38 | Winzar | $3.99 | January 2013 |
 | 30252 | Crug's Swamp Jet | 23 | Crug | $3.99 | 2013 |
 | 30253 | Leonidas' Jungle Dragster | 30 | Leonidas | January, 2013 | |
 | 30254 | Razcal's Double-Crosser | 36 | Razcal | 2013 | |
 | 30255 | Crawley | 11 | Crawley | 2013 | |
 | 6031640 | Chima Promotional Pack | 5 | 2013 | ||
 | 6031641 | Lion tribe rip-cord and topper | 2 | 2013 |
Key Chains
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 850602 | Cragger Key Chain | 1 | 2013 | ||
 | 850607 | Eris Key Chain | 1 | 2013 | ||
 | 850608 | Laval Key Chain | 1 | 2013 | ||
 | 850609 | Worriz Key Chain | 1 | 2013 |
Books
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lions | and Eagles Activity Book | Lennox | April 2013 |
Role-play Weaponry
| Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 850611 | Cragger's Shield | 1 | $12.99 | 2013 | |
 | 850612 | Cragger Sword | 1 | $9.99 | 2013 | |
 | 850614 | Laval's Shield | 1 | $12.99 | 2013 | |
 | 850615 | Laval Sword | 1 | $9.99 | 2013 |
Characters
Lion Tribe
Eagle Tribe
Gorilla Tribe
Crocodile Tribe
Raven Tribe
Wolf Tribe
Bat Tribe
Spider Tribe
Scorpion Tribe
Rhino Tribe
Nomads
Other Legends of Chima Media
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Video Games
Online Games
IOS/Android Games
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