Who is Laval in the Legends of Chima story?

Laval is the young prince of the lion tribe and one of the series' main characters, playing a central role in the conflict over CHI.

How many minifigures come with the set?

Set 70005 includes three minifigures, enough for small conflict scenes between rival animal tribes.

Does the Royal Fighter fit with other Chima sets?

Yes, recurring specialised pieces such as CHI orbs link many sets in the range, so the vehicle fits naturally into a larger collection.

Legends of Chima

Laval's Royal Fighter

Set 70005 Laval's Royal Fighter is a 2013 LEGO® Legends of Chima release built around the personal flying vehicle of Laval, the young lion prince. It includes 416 pieces, 131 unique elements and three minifigures, placing it among the range's mid-sized vehicle sets. Black, dark bluish grey, tan and light bluish grey give it a rugged, animal-inspired look.

Set number: 70005
Year: 2013
Pieces: 416
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Legends of Chima
Different parts: 131

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 131

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (15)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Crawley fig-0006694 pieces × 1
Laval with Shoulder Armor and Cape fig-0056527 pieces × 1
Longtooth with Shoulder Armor fig-0056536 pieces × 1

Description

A lion jet built for the CHI conflict

Legends of Chima follows animal tribes competing over CHI, a magical energy source found across the land of Chima, and Laval, the young lion prince, is one of the story's central heroes. His Royal Fighter is an agile flying vehicle with clear lion motifs on the nose and cockpit, designed for fast chases and aerial skirmishes against rival tribes. Three minifigures provide enough crew for small conflict scenes between Laval and his opponents, including members of the rival raven tribe.

Colours in the tribal style

Black, dark bluish grey, tan and light bluish grey form a restrained, technical base against which lion-specific accents on the minifigures, such as gold and orange tones, stand out clearly. With 131 unique parts across 416 pieces total, the set has the kind of shape variety typical of vehicle builds, spread across the hull, wings and cockpit detailing. The full parts list on this page shows which specialised elements went into the set's distinctive Chima look, including the lion-head pieces.

Build size and compatibility

At 416 pieces, the build stays approachable, making it suitable for builders without much experience assembling larger vehicles. The CHI theme ties many sets in the range together through recurring specialised pieces such as the CHI orbs, so the Royal Fighter fits naturally alongside a bigger Chima collection. Anyone who already owns other lion-tribe sets will find this a matching addition with a similar design language and colour scheme.

Collecting 2013 Chima sets

Legends of Chima ran as its own LEGO theme until 2015 and is remembered by collectors mainly for its unusual combination of animal characters and vehicle design. The Royal Fighter is one of the range's earlier sets and shows the design in a comparatively compact form. The parts list on this page makes it easier to identify specific specialised pieces or minifigure accessories and source them individually rather than hunting for a full replacement set.

FAQ

Who is Laval in the Legends of Chima story?: Laval is the young prince of the lion tribe and one of the series' main characters, playing a central role in the conflict over CHI.
How many minifigures come with the set?: Set 70005 includes three minifigures, enough for small conflict scenes between rival animal tribes.
Does the Royal Fighter fit with other Chima sets?: Yes, recurring specialised pieces such as CHI orbs link many sets in the range, so the vehicle fits naturally into a larger collection.