Does the dragon in this set actually move?

Yes, its segments are designed to be carried by minifigures, creating a wave-like motion similar to the real dance.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes 5 minifigures, enough to carry the dragon together and add musicians or onlookers to the scene.

Why are there so few unique parts for 622 pieces?

The dragon's body relies on repeated segments, so only 97 unique parts are needed, which also speeds up the build.

Chinese Traditional Festivals

Dragon Dance

Dragon Dance is part of the Chinese Traditional Festivals range and recreates the traditional dragon dance performed during Lunar New Year celebrations. At 622 pieces and 5 minifigures, the moving dragon figure is the clear centrepiece. Reddish brown, red and black give the set a bold, festive colour scheme.

Set number: 80102
Year: 2019
Pieces: 622
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Chinese Traditional Festivals
Different parts: 97

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 97

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (11)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 5

Man, Pig Costume fig-0099904 pieces × 1
Man, Red Robe with Ties and Sash Belt, Red Head Wrap, Stern fig-0099914 pieces × 1
Man, Red Robe with Ties and Sash Belt, Red Head Wrap, Smile fig-0099924 pieces × 1
Man, Red Robe with Ties and Sash Belt, Black Hair with Red Headband, Smile fig-0099934 pieces × 1
Man, Red Robe with Ties and Sash Belt, Black Hair with Red Headband, Scared / Slight Smile fig-0099944 pieces × 1

Description

Bold festival colours

Reddish brown, red, black and olive green combine into a bold, warm palette typical of dragon figures used in Chinese festival parades. Red and reddish brown dominate the body, while black and olive green pick out scales, eyes and other decorative details. The colour choice deliberately echoes traditional depictions, where the dragon stands for strength, luck and protection, and it stands well apart from the quieter palettes found in many other LEGO themes.

Heavy repetition, quick build

Just 97 unique parts across 622 pieces means individual elements repeat often, particularly in the dragon's body segments, which are built from nearly identical sections chained together. That repetition keeps the build fast and approachable, with far fewer distinct steps than a set of similar size would normally need. The parts list on this page still breaks down every colour and shape used, useful for anyone hunting reddish brown or red pieces for other projects.

Five figures, one performance

Five minifigures give enough hands to carry the dragon's segments the way a real dance troupe would, with several performers moving the figure together rather than one person controlling it alone. Extra figures can stand in as musicians or onlookers, building a small scene around the dance itself. That spread across several roles makes for a livelier scene than a single vehicle or building set with a comparable piece count would offer, since attention shifts naturally between performers and audience.

A dragon that actually moves

Unlike a static display model, the dragon is built from separate, connected segments that flex and wave once minifigures pick them up, recreating the rolling motion seen in the real dance. The head is built as a more detailed standalone piece and forms the clear focal point of the whole scene, noticeably more elaborate than the repeating body sections behind it, and it rewards a closer look once the build is finished.

FAQ

Does the dragon in this set actually move?: Yes, its segments are designed to be carried by minifigures, creating a wave-like motion similar to the real dance.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes 5 minifigures, enough to carry the dragon together and add musicians or onlookers to the scene.
Why are there so few unique parts for 622 pieces?: The dragon's body relies on repeated segments, so only 97 unique parts are needed, which also speeds up the build.