Citations › Citation ID: 145

C145. BOOK: Daniel Konstanski, The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks: The Inside Story of a Design Icon (Unbound, 2022), p. 272.

To that end, lions and crocodiles were selected as the initial warring tribes. Special ‘helmets’ in the form of these animals’ heads were moulded, but designers wanted more distinction. They wanted a new colour for the crocodiles.

Ultimately, LEGO Legends of Chima secured permission to introduce olive green, and used it extensively alongside traditional and dark green to create a distinctive aesthetic for the crocodile tribe. Their muted, marshy tones stood in stark contrast to the bright yellows and dark reds of the opposing lion tribe. Together, these colours helped give the whole theme the fantastical quality that designers wanted.

Olive Green was introduced with LEGO Legends of Chima to give the Crocodile tribe a unique appearance.