Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Spring Festival Trotting Lantern Building Toy 80116
Average customer rating
4.7
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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16 out of
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Spring Festival Trotting Lantern Building Toy 80116
Posted by: slak
Verified Purchase:Yes
I enjoyed this build and the fact that it captures the Asian culture. I purchased this set on sale so it made it a much better value. The only downside is that it did not come with any of the stickers. This is the 2nd set that I have purchased that the stickers were missing. Disappointed in Lego quality control.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, October 5, 2025
We're sorry to hear about the missing stickers and will be happy to help! If you haven't already, give us a call or chat at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: GoodStar36
Verified Purchase:Yes
I built over the course of several evenings. It had both meditative and challenging sections. My 4 year old granddaughter loved playing with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Bigger than expected and clear directions
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: matthewl28_9966
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is much bigger than I thought. My wife and I are really looking forward to putting this together. I love that it comes with the batteries and turns on. Also, the directions make it very easy to put together.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Challenging but fun and the result is very nice.
on April 1, 2025
Posted by: themommychick_552
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The finished lantern looks great! Instructions were easy to follow and having parts separated into stages was very helpful. Box says it is recommended for ages 9 and up, but with over 1,000 pieces (lots of very small parts), numerous repetitive patterns, and sometimes delicate assembly, this kit might easily overwhelm a kid working on it alone. This project is best for older children, teens, and adults. The light inside is a great idea but is only in one small part of the lantern and doesn’t project light throughout. Would’ve been 5 stars if the light went all the way through /around the lantern. Overall, a great LEGO kit.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Wish we got more products like this!
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: mjohnson001_3917
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely fell in love with this lego set! I finished building it within an hour. My favorite part of this set is the fact that it lights up and shows a little picture! I can pick it up and move it just fine without feeling like it’s going to break. It currently sits on my kitchen table as a center piece and I love looking at it everyday.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Perfect LEGO Set for Celebrating Lunar New Year: S
on March 19, 2025
Posted by: tammyng13_376
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who celebrates Lunar New Year, I’ve been eagerly waiting for the LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern set, and it did not disappoint! The colorful design captures the spirit of the Year of the Snake perfectly. The LEGO light brick is a fun touch, and the two silhouette window options create beautiful lighting effects.
I love that the lantern top and tier open up to reveal festive scenes like a food stall, decoration stall, and shadow theater. The five minifigures: two adults, two children, and a Year of the Snake character are perfect for imaginative play.
This set is a joy to build alone or with family, and it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the Lunar New Year. It’s a must-have for anyone who enjoys cultural celebrations!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Control Freak
Verified Purchase:Yes
I agree with other reviewers that some of the steps: e.g. make 8 of these, etc, are a bit tedious. A lot of small pieces that don't fit together too well makes it a challenging build experience. The final piece looks good but I wish LEGO can design it so the image would go around by a motor with the light in the center. That's how I remember how one of these lanterns work when I was a kid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy John, LEGO® Customer Service, March 19, 2025
Thanks for letting us know what you thought of the Trotting Lantern set. It sounds like there's still room to make it even more nostalgic and true-to-life. We'll make sure to pass your feedback along!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Vivid colors
on March 16, 2025
Posted by: eduardoz2_2396
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome quality durable and versatile truly entertaining 👏 had a lot fun putting toguter easy directions safety after all who doesn't love legos set this one was awesome
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO