LEGO Chinese New Year 80116 Trotting Lantern

🏮 LEGO 80116 Chinese New Year: Trotting Lantern

Trotting Lantern 80116: The Enchanting Centerpiece of the Spring Festival
Illuminate your celebrations with the spectacular LEGO Chinese New Year Trotting Lantern (80116) set! Released in 2025 to usher in the Year of the Snake, this captivating model is a beautiful and interactive recreation of a traditional 'Magic Lantern' and serves as a vibrant, festive centerpiece for any celebration. This detailed display piece is highly coveted by LEGO collectors and fans of cultural traditions across the UAE, including enthusiasts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, who seek unique and meaningful builds, often sourced through specialist retailers like 2TTOYS.ae.

The set comprises a substantial 1295 pieces and features five minifigures, including two adults, two children, and a unique character in a Year of the Snake costume, allowing for rich storytelling around the lantern display. The central, eye-catching feature of the lantern is the integrated LEGO Light Brick. By pressing down on the central rotating column, the lantern is illuminated, projecting silhouettes onto the paneled windows. Builders can customize the display by choosing between two alternative silhouette windows for different light effects.

Beyond the main lantern, the set is full of play value: the removable top tier can be folded out to reveal three detailed, festive scenes built at minifigure scale. These scenes depict traditional New Year activities, including a food stall (complete with dumplings), a decoration stall, and a charming shadow theater area. Designed for builders aged 9 and up, this set seamlessly blends an engaging building experience with a beautiful, functional display model that celebrates the cultural richness and communal joy of the Spring Festival. The finished model stands approximately 23 cm (9 in.) high with a diameter of 21 cm (8.2 in.).

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Set Number: 80116
Theme: Holiday / Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Name: Trotting Lantern (Magische Lantaarn)
Number of Pieces: 1295
Number of Minifigures: 5
Recommended Age: 9+