LEGO Trotting Lantern 80116-1
LEGO Trotting Lantern (80116-1) is worth about $119 on the secondary market today, against a $130 retail price. It has 1,295 pieces, belongs to the Other theme and was released in 2024. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
A spectacular cultural gift to mark the Year of the Snake
- Set number
- 80116-1
- Theme
- Other
- Subtheme
- Chinese Traditional Festival
- Year
- 2024
- Pieces
- 1,295
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $130
- Market value
- $119
- Released
- 2024
- Retirement
- Retired in 2025
Minifigures in LEGO Trotting Lantern
- LEGO Child - Boy, White Jacket with Black Sleeves, Sand Blue Short Legs, Black Hair
- LEGO Child - Girl, Dark Turquoise Cheongsam Bolero Shrug, Medium Nougat Short Legs, Black Hair with Buns
- LEGO Man - Bright Light Blue Denim Jacket over Shirt with Record, Dark Blue Legs, Black Hair, Glasses
- LEGO Woman, Black Long Hair, Dark Turquoise Cheongsam Bolero Shrug, Medium Nougat Legs
- LEGO Year of the Snake Costume Guy
Trotting Lantern value by year
From $117 in 2022 to $115 in 2026 so far: −2%. Its highest year was 2022, at $117.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $115 | −0.7% |
| 2025 | $116 | −0.9% |
| 2024 | $117 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $117 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $117 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $27 together, roughly 23% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Trotting Lantern (80116-1) worth?
LEGO Trotting Lantern is worth approximately $119 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Trotting Lantern retired?
Yes — Trotting Lantern (80116-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Trotting Lantern gone up in value?
Not currently. Trotting Lantern launched at $130 and trades around $119 today, 8.6% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Trotting Lantern?
At its $130 retail price across 1,295 pieces, Trotting Lantern works out to about $0.100 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Trotting Lantern a good investment?
Trotting Lantern currently trades 8.6% below its $130 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Trotting Lantern so expensive?
Trotting Lantern was released in 2024 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.