LEGO The Lion CHI Temple
Set #70010 · 2013 · 1,259 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 70010
- Name
- The Lion CHI Temple
- Theme
- Legends of Chima
- Year
- 2013
- Pieces
- 1,259
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO The Lion CHI Temple
LEGO The Lion CHI Temple (set #70010) is a major set with substantial building depth with 1,259 pieces from the Legends of Chima theme, released in 2013. The Legends of Chima line features animal-tribe warriors battling over magical Chi energy. At 1,259 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+.
Set Highlights
- 1,259 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 14+
The advanced difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 14+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
1,259 pieces with an estimated 4-8 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Legends of Chima Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Legends of Chima shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 4-8 hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO The Lion CHI Temple (#70010) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
The Lion CHI Temple FAQ
Related Reading
More Legends of Chima Sets
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Also Released in 2013
All 2013 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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