Yes, these LEGO sets actually work as CNY decorations
Saddle up for the Year of the Horse with these festive sets.
Note: This article was first published on 26 Dec 2025
Since 2019, LEGO has been rolling out awesome Lunar New Year-themed sets that are not just fun builds but also serve as great CNY decoration. These huat-worthy sets aren’t just great builds, but are also perfect as modern, long-lasting decor that scream festive vibes.
For this year, the Year of the Horse, LEGO continues its tradition of celebrating the Lunar New Year with two stunning new sets: the Galloping Horse Canvas (80119) and Fortune Firecracker (80118). These sets capture the festive spirit with intricate designs and even a firecracker design that doubles up as wall art.
If you’re looking for alternatives to traditional auspicious plants and flowers, the LEGO Botanical Collection has that covered, from the Lucky Bamboo to a cute Money Tree with lucky coin decorations. What's even better is they offer an easy, maintenance-free way to bring festive 'greenery' into your home.
Whether you’re a die-hard LEGO fan or just looking for some unique CNY decoration ideas, this list is for you.
LEGO Lunar New Year collection: Newly released sets for 2026
LEGO Fortune Firecracker
- Model number: 80118
- Number of pieces: 1,039
This is about as on-theme as CNY decoration gets. The LEGO Fortune Firecracker (80118) turns into a wall-mounted display you can actually play with. The press of a button reveals interchangeable scenes that you can flip between festive fireworks and welcoming the God of Wealth.
LEGO Galloping Canvas
- Model number: 80119
- Number of pieces: 1,650
If you want something a bit more wow than the usual lanterns and ingots, the LEGO Spring Festival Galloping Horse Canvas (80119) riffs on classic Chinese brush-style horse paintings, turning them into a kinetic LEGO display. The moving horses symbolise success and momentum, perfect for giving your living room a fresh talking point.
LEGO Fortune Master
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- Model number: 40864
- Number of pieces: 386
If the bigger sets feel a bit extra, this build is a nice change of pace. It’s simple enough for younger kids to get involved, with playful details, like swappable eyes, red-and-gold robes, coins and ang bao to keep things interesting.
LEGO Botanicals collection: ‘The Four Gentlemen’ Quartet
In traditional Chinese art, the ‘Four Gentlemen’ refer to these four plants: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.
With the release of the Mini Orchid and Bamboo sets in 2025, this completes LEGO’s version of the ‘Four Gentlemen’ quartet.
LEGO Botanicals Mini Orchid
- Model number: 10343
- Number of pieces: 274
During CNY, orchids symbolise new beginnings, refinement and quiet prosperity, and this mini orchid set will look elegant on a shelf, offering festive meaning without the usual red-and-gold overload.
LEGO Botanicals Lucky Bamboo
- Model number: 10344
- Number of pieces: 325
Symbolising strength and growth, this Botanical set brings tranquil vibes and elegance to your space.
LEGO Icons Chrysanthemum
- Model number: 10368
- Number of pieces: 278
Commonly seen in households during Lunar New Year, the chrysanthemum is said to symbolise longevity, with the yellow colour also representing wealth and prosperity.
This elegant build features the plant at various stages of flowering in its own pot and 'wood' stand, making it an especially good gift for family elders.
LEGO Icons Plum Blossom
- Model number: 10369
- Number of pieces: 327
Symbolising endurance, hope and renewal, this set beautifully replicates the plum blossom, and is perfect for welcoming the New Year.
More LEGO sets for CNY decoration
LEGO Good Fortune
- Model number: 80117
- Number of pieces: 1,021
Released in 2025 and set to retire soon, this set features a gorgeous fan decorated with two magpies for good luck and blessings. The customisable set also has golden ingots (huat ah!), persimmon and calligraphy scroll to form a unique part of your CNY decor.
LEGO Trotting Lantern
- Model number: 80116
- Number of pieces: 1,295
Delight young and old with this stunning lantern that can actually light up with rotating silhouettes and comes with five mini-figures.
The top of the lantern can be folded out to reveal three scenes featuring a food stall, decorations and theatre. Cute and meaningful!
LEGO Lucky Cat
- Model number: 40813
- Number of pieces: 280
Invite luck into your home with this adorable lucky cat build that features a waving paw with pendulum action and tummy panel that you can choose to decorate with a gold coin or good fortune wish.
LEGO Spring Festival Auspicious Dragon
- Model number: 80112
- Number of pieces: 1,171
Released to celebrate the year of the Dragon last year, this is still a worthy collectible, due to its incredible detail. Read our review
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