LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern Building Set, Chinese Festival Toy 80116
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This lantern kit offers a delightful building experience, perfect for celebrating the lunar new year. With its vibrant colors, intricate details, and a unique light feature, it serves as both a fun project and a beautiful decorative piece. While some guests noted the complexity and small parts may be challenging for younger builders, the overall sentiment is that this set is a must-have for those who appreciate cultural celebrations and artistic designs.
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 46 reviews
1 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2026Verified purchase
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Missing stickers that are very important to this Lego lantern. How do I get them to be sent to me?
4 out of 5 stars
1 January, 2026
originally posted on LEGO
Very tricky
Very tricky piece not for 8 years old as I think they would struggle but lovely when done worth having in your collection
5 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
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5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Worth the price
Very fun build didn't feel as repetitive as I was expecting, comes with good minifigues and nice light up brick.
5 out of 5 stars
3 October, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Trotting Lantern
I enjoyed this build and the fact that it captures the Asian culture. I purchased this set on sale so it made it a much better value. The only downside is that it did not come with any of the stickers. This is the 2nd set that I have purchased that the stickers were missing. Disappointed in Lego quality control.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to hear about the missing stickers and will be happy to help! If you haven't already, give us a call or chat at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Beautiful and FUN
I built over the course of several evenings. It had both meditative and challenging sections. My 4 year old granddaughter loved playing with it.
2 out of 5 stars
30 June, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Doesn't have Lego's usual sturdiness
We are big fans of the Chinese Lunar New Year theme, we own every set in the theme. This particular set doesn't have the same level of stability and sturdiness in the final build. Parts were barely hanging on by 2 studs and fall apart as soon as you try to place a minifigure. Compared to the Spring Lantern Festival in the same theme that had two base plates joined together, we could still move that set around without it falling apart. This set has smaller footprint yet nowhere near the stability. This set has been a very different Lego building and play experience, and not in a better sense.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 7 months ago
We’re glad to hear you’re a fan of this theme! Sorry to hear you’re having some trouble with your Trotting Lantern set. If you need any help with the build or notice any pieces not fitting quite right, please don’t hesitate to contact us at LEGO.build/Service-BV . We’re happy to help!
5 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Bigger than expected and clear directions
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is much bigger than I thought. My wife and I are really looking forward to putting this together. I love that it comes with the batteries and turns on. Also, the directions make it very easy to put together.
4 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Challenging but fun and the result is very nice.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The finished lantern looks great! Instructions were easy to follow and having parts separated into stages was very helpful. Box says it is recommended for ages 9 and up, but with over 1,000 pieces (lots of very small parts), numerous repetitive patterns, and sometimes delicate assembly, this kit might easily overwhelm a kid working on it alone. This project is best for older children, teens, and adults. The light inside is a great idea but is only in one small part of the lantern and doesn’t project light throughout. Would’ve been 5 stars if the light went all the way through /around the lantern. Overall, a great LEGO kit.
5 out of 5 stars
29 March, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Fun decor
Delightful set that perfectly captures the spirit of the Chinese New Year. The vibrant red and gold design to the elegant lanterns, make it a fantastic celebration of culture and tradition. It’s not just a build; it’s a piece of art that brings festive joy into your home. Assembling it is a smooth and enjoyable experience, with the perfect blend of complexity and fun. Whether you’re a LEGO enthusiast or simply looking to add a touch of festivity to your collection, this set is a must-have. It really brings the New Year’s energy to life in brick form!
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Wish we got more products like this!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely fell in love with this lego set! I finished building it within an hour. My favorite part of this set is the fact that it lights up and shows a little picture! I can pick it up and move it just fine without feeling like it’s going to break. It currently sits on my kitchen table as a center piece and I love looking at it everyday.
5 out of 5 stars
20 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Perfect LEGO Set for Celebrating Lunar New Year: S
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who celebrates Lunar New Year, I’ve been eagerly waiting for the LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern set, and it did not disappoint! The colorful design captures the spirit of the Year of the Snake perfectly. The LEGO light brick is a fun touch, and the two silhouette window options create beautiful lighting effects. I love that the lantern top and tier open up to reveal festive scenes like a food stall, decoration stall, and shadow theater. The five minifigures: two adults, two children, and a Year of the Snake character are perfect for imaginative play. This set is a joy to build alone or with family, and it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the Lunar New Year. It’s a must-have for anyone who enjoys cultural celebrations!
3 out of 5 stars
19 March, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Just OK
I agree with other reviewers that some of the steps: e.g. make 8 of these, etc, are a bit tedious. A lot of small pieces that don't fit together too well makes it a challenging build experience. The final piece looks good but I wish LEGO can design it so the image would go around by a motor with the light in the center. That's how I remember how one of these lanterns work when I was a kid.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 10 months ago
Thanks for letting us know what you thought of the Trotting Lantern set. It sounds like there's still room to make it even more nostalgic and true-to-life. We'll make sure to pass your feedback along!
5 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Vivid colors
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome quality durable and versatile truly entertaining 👏 had a lot fun putting toguter easy directions safety after all who doesn't love legos set this one was awesome
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun and entertaining!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] An awesome Lego set! Easy to follow instructions. Only took a few hours to put together. Love that it lights up and included the batteries. Best for older children as it has small LEGO pieces.
5 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Really fun!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Need to be careful beware of choking hazard. The quality of it is amazing! It is definitely fun to do with my kid. He really love Legos at this time.
3 out of 5 stars
9 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Very tedious
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I will update the pic once we get it fix again. This Lego set is very tedious and annoying. It took my son and I almost 4ish hrs to build as some of the pieces kept coming apart multiple times. Then once it was near to done the bottom part decided to come apart again and messed us all up. So now we have to redo the bottom part. Packaging is very eye engaging as it’s appealing. Safety it’s eh, as I definitely cut around my cuticle trying to take things apart to redo. According to my son if we actually bought this, we would be taking it back and getting another LEGO set. My preteen LOVES legos and for him to say that is something.
1 reply from LEGO® Customer Service team - 10 months ago
We're sorry you're having trouble keeping your set together. If you'd like a hand troubleshooting the build or if you find that any pieces aren't holding together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can help!
5 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
The Year of the Snake! A beautiful build with amaz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Building this set was such a fun experience! It took me around three hours from start to finish and was fairly straightforward. I especially love the small details, like the dumpling stand and the light-up feature—because what’s a lantern without a light? The colors are gorgeous, and I appreciate that the doors open and close, making it easy to display or store on a shelf. The instructions were clear, though I do miss the older style where each piece’s placement was highlighted—it made assembly a bit easier. Overall, this is a fantastic addition to my Lego wall!
5 out of 5 stars
6 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Amazing!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m literally so happy to have received this Lego set. I can’t wait to put it together and display it. The box looks amazing so does the display on it I can’t wait to have it as a centerpiece in my living room.
5 out of 5 stars
9 February, 2025
originally posted on LEGO
Amazing details
I got this for my son to build. He is 6. This has amazing detail. He loved the spinning projector light and the fact that you can change it out in to another image. It was amazing to see the finished piece open up in to separate rooms. It took him an afternoon to finish but he was happy to play with it afterward for a while. It made a beautiful decorative piece next to the fan for the Lunar New Year. This is one that we will save and take out again next year.