Chinese (Lunar) New Year
- Sets
- 32
- Since
- 2013
- Newest set
- 2026
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar. This theme brings together 32 sets released for it between 2013 and 2026.
Sets per decade
32 sets
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About Chinese (Lunar) New Year
A seasonal theme with a long run
The theme is part of Seasonal, the parent theme for holiday and festival sets. Its subject is well suited to a recurring series: each year of the Chinese zodiac is linked to one of twelve animals, so there is always a new animal to build. Alongside the zodiac models, the theme also covers festival customs and decorations.
Following the zodiac
The earliest set is Year Of The Snake (10250-1) from 2013 with 243 pieces. The two largest entries also follow the zodiac: Easy Build Building Happening Piglet (6273754-1) from 2019 has 723 pieces, marking the Year of the Pig, and Easy Build Building Happening Rat (RAT-1) from 2020 has 754 pieces, marking the Year of the Rat. A run of smaller annual sets continues the cycle with Year of the Tiger (40491-1) from 2022 at 193 pieces, Year of the Rabbit (40575-1) from 2023 at 194 pieces and Year of the Dragon (40611-1) from 2024 at 213 pieces. Their similar size makes them easy to display as a row, adding one animal each year.
Traditions beyond the animals
Some sets focus on how the festival is celebrated. Lion Dance (40915-1) from 2026 has 480 pieces and depicts the lion dance performed during New Year celebrations. Festival Calendar (40678-1) from 2024 has 345 pieces and takes a broader look at the festive season. Both work well as seasonal decorations that can come out each year when the festival approaches.
Using the parts lists
If you own some of the older sets and want to rebuild or complete them, the parts lists on Bricoria show every element used. The What can I build? tool can also tell you which of these models your current collection comes closest to.
FAQ
- Which zodiac animals have their own set?
- The listed sets include the snake, pig, rat, tiger, rabbit and dragon, for example Year of the Tiger (40491-1) and Year of the Dragon (40611-1).
- Is there a Lion Dance set?
- Yes, Lion Dance (40915-1) from 2026 with 480 pieces.
- How many sets does the theme include?
- There are 32 sets, released between 2013 and 2026.