CHI Laval

Laval is a central character from the LEGO Legends of Chima theme, released in 2013 as a replacement for the Ninjago line. This specific set, 70206-1, is a buildable action figure released under the Constraction sub-theme. It utilizes the Hero Factory building system, which featured ball-and-socket joints to allow for high levels of articulation and customizability, moving away from the traditional brick-based construction seen in standard sets.

The figure was designed to represent the leader of the Lion Tribe in a stylized, robotic aesthetic that characterized the Chima action figures. The design team aimed to capture the essence of the anthropomorphic lion character while adhering to the technical limitations and visual language of the Hero Factory chassis. Upon release, these figures were marketed toward younger fans of the television series, though they saw a more mixed reception from adult collectors who generally preferred the traditional LEGO aesthetic over the specialized components required for the action figure build.