With 1,653 pieces, the LEGO Lunar New Year Parade (80111) is a hefty build with plenty of detail. It launched in 2023 under the Seasonal banner at $129.99. You get 18 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.079 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
As a LEGO exclusive, the Lunar New Year Parade has limited retail availability — which often translates to stronger aftermarket performance once it retires.
Key Features
1,653 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
18 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
Released 2023 — Seasonal sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Lunar New Year Parade falls under the LEGO Seasonal theme, sitting in the Chinese Traditional Festival subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2023 at $129.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Seasonal. At $0.079 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Chinese Traditional Festival subcategory within Seasonal has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Seasonal collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Most minifigures in Seasonal. With 18 minifigures, this has more figures than any other Seasonal set.
Part-out value 2.2x retail — The individual parts are worth $284.42 on BrickLink — 2.2x the $129.99 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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