LEGO Trotting Lantern (80116)

- Theme
- Seasonal
- Subtheme
- Chinese Traditional Festival
- Pieces
- 1295
- Minifigures
- 5
- Retail Price
- $129.99
- Released
- 2025
- Status
- Retired
About This Set
Coming in at 1,295 pieces, the Trotting Lantern (80116) is a well-sized set that hits a nice sweet spot from the Seasonal lineup. It debuted in 2025 at $129.99. It comes packed with 5 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
At $0.100 per piece, the value here is reasonable — right in line with what you'd expect from Seasonal.
The Trotting Lantern is one of those sets that works well on a shelf and in a portfolio — a solid all-rounder in the Seasonal range.
Key Features
- 1,295 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
- 5 minifigures — Adds play value and aftermarket appeal
- $0.100 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
- Chinese Traditional Festival collection — Sought-after corner of the Seasonal lineup
- 2025 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Investment Analysis
No retirement date on the horizon for the LEGO Trotting Lantern (80116) just yet. That means the investment case is more of a long game — best approach is usually to wait for a sale and stash one away. Here's what makes it worth watching.
The outlook here? Decent with upside.
Key factors to consider:
- Price-per-piece of $0.100 sits in a good range
- The 5 included minifigures give it some extra aftermarket appeal
No need to rush on this one — keep it on your radar, buy on sale if you can, and let time do the heavy lifting. The Seasonal track record speaks for itself.
Theme Background
LEGO's Seasonal theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Trotting Lantern is a 2025 release that lands in the core of the Seasonal catalog at $129.99. The $0.100 per piece is in line with Seasonal averages.
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
Strong part-out value at 1.8x. Parts are worth $236.79 vs $129.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
- 33% off right now — Currently available for $87.70 — 33% below $129.99 RRP. Strong entry point for investors.