The LEGO Chinese New Year Temple Fair (80105) is a substantial set with a lot going on, clocking in at 1,664 pieces. Released in 2020 as part of the Seasonal Chinese Traditional Festival collection, it retails for $119.99. It comes packed with 14 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
The price-per-piece lands at $0.072 — that's really strong value.
Being a LEGO exclusive means this one's trickier to find at discount, but the limited distribution usually pays off for collectors down the road.
Key Features
1,664 pieces — A substantial build with real depth and detail
14 minifigures — An exceptional lineup that adds huge collectible value
LEGO Exclusive — Limited distribution that typically drives stronger aftermarket value
$0.072 per piece — Better value than the Seasonal average
Chinese Traditional Festival subtheme — A popular subcategory within Seasonal
2020 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Seasonal theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Chinese New Year Temple Fair is a 2020 release that lands in the core of the Seasonal catalog at $119.99. The $0.072 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Seasonal right now.
Within Seasonal, the Chinese Traditional Festival sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Seasonal for investment or just collecting, the Chinese Traditional Festival releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 2.5x retail. The individual parts are worth $296.39 on BrickLink — 2.5x the $119.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
#3 most minifigures in Seasonal — The 14 minifigures in this set rank #3 in the entire Seasonal lineup.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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