The LEGO Auspicious Dragon (80112) is a solid build with a good amount of detail, clocking in at 1,171 pieces. Released in 2024 as part of the Seasonal Chinese Traditional Festival collection, it retails for $89.99.
At $0.077 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
As a LEGO exclusive, the Auspicious Dragon has limited retail availability — which often translates to stronger aftermarket performance once it retires.
Key Features
1,171 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
LEGO Exclusive — Limited distribution that typically drives stronger aftermarket value
$0.077 per piece — Better value than the Seasonal average
Chinese Traditional Festival subtheme — A popular subcategory within Seasonal
Released 2024 — Seasonal sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Auspicious Dragon falls under the LEGO Seasonal theme, sitting in the Chinese Traditional Festival subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2024 at $89.99, it sits in the accessible end of Seasonal. The $0.077 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Seasonal right now.
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
133% above retail. Now trading at $209.99, up 133% from $89.99 RRP — a 103% annualized return over 1.2 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.8x — Parts are worth $164.89 vs $89.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
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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