Legends of Chima — LEGO's animated adventure series

Setting and concept

The narrative takes place in the land of Chima, a world inhabited by anthropomorphic animal tribes. Each tribe lives in distinct regions and has its own culture, technology and leaders. Central to the plot is Chi, a glowing energy that sustains life and grants power when collected. Storylines typically revolve around quests for Chi, territorial disputes, and the personal growth of young heroes who must balance rivalry and cooperation.

Tribes and principal characters

• Lion Tribe — represented by the series protagonist Laval, a courageous young prince.
• Eagle Tribe — allies and sometimes rivals; Eris is a prominent eagle character who often fights alongside Laval.
• Crocodile Tribe — led at times by Cragger, who serves as both antagonist and complex rival in different story arcs.
• Gorilla and other tribes — gorillas, wolves, ravens, lizards and other animal-based groups populate Chima, each contributing to the world’s politics and conflicts.

Episodes generally focus on team-based adventures, where young warriors ride inventive vehicles, solve problems, and face moral choices. The tonal balance is aimed at children while offering layered world-building to engage older viewers interested in fantasy settings and faction-based drama.

Production, broadcast and transmedia

The series was produced as part of a broader LEGO transmedia strategy, linking television content to retail sets, digital games and online material. Legends of Chima comprises three seasons totaling 41 episodes, with episodes produced in short, half-hour formats typical of children’s animated series. In addition to television broadcasts, the franchise extended into licensed toys, interactive apps and promotional content that reinforced the characters and locations introduced on screen.

The program is notable for translating a constructible toy line into an original fantasy world, emphasizing teamwork, leadership and stewardship of natural resources embodied by Chi. While aimed primarily at younger audiences, its clear faction identities and serialized quests made it a memorable example of toy-driven storytelling in contemporary children’s media.