Coming in at 1,519 pieces, the Lunar New Year Ice Festival (80109) is a big build that delivers on the details from the Seasonal lineup. It debuted in 2022 at $119.99. The set includes 13 minifigures, adding play and display value.
Dollar for dollar at $0.079 per piece, this is one of the better deals in Seasonal.
LEGO exclusives like the Lunar New Year Ice Festival tend to fly under the radar at first, but their limited availability makes them interesting long-term holds.
Key Features
1,519 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
13 minifigures — One of the best minifig selections in Seasonal
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
$0.079 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Chinese Traditional Festival collection — Sought-after corner of the Seasonal lineup
From 2022 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2022 addition to Seasonal, part of the Chinese Traditional Festival subcollection, the Lunar New Year Ice Festival slots into a meaningful entry point in the Seasonal range. Seasonal is part of LEGO's broader product lineup, and at $119.99 this set is priced accordingly. At $0.079 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
Collectors following Seasonal specifically should note the Chinese Traditional Festival subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 2.3x retail. The individual parts are worth $276.12 on BrickLink — 2.3x the $119.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Trading below retail — Currently at $94.07, 22% below its $119.99 RRP — a potential opportunity if fundamentals are strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
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