Decorate Your Home with LEGO® This Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and if you're thinking beyond the usual mandarin oranges and red packets, here's something that'll make your home stand out—LEGO® Lunar New Year sets that actually look good year-round! At Box of Bricks, the certified LEGO® shop in Malaysia, we've got a collection that goes way beyond basic decorations.
Whether you're after traditional symbols that your ah ma would approve of, or something more modern that doubles as conversation-starting Lunar New Year home decoration, we've rounded up nine sets that tick all the boxes. Think interactive lanterns, kinetic wall art, and yes—even a beckoning cat with an actual moving paw. Here are our top Lunar New Year home decoration ideas that you can build yourself, plus some seriously impressive LEGO® wall art for Lunar New Year that'll have your relatives asking where you bought it.
Classic Symbols with a LEGO® Twist
1. LEGO® 40813 Lucky Cat
280 pieces | Ages 9+ | Beckoning cat with moving paw
You've seen those beckoning cats (Maneki-neko) in restaurants and shops everywhere, right? LEGO®'s version brings that same charm but with a fun build behind it. This one stands about 11cm tall and has an actual moving paw, with a pendulum mechanism inside that makes it wave back and forth, just like the real deal.
What we love about this set is the little details. The cat's got cute blushing cheeks, whiskers, and you even get to pick what goes on its belly, either a gold coin or traditional Chinese good fortune characters. It's the kind of piece that works on your desk, your shelf, or honestly anywhere you need a little luck. Plus, at 280 pieces, it's a nice evening build that won't take over your whole weekend.
2. LEGO® 80117 Good Fortune
1,021 pieces | Ages 9+ | Multi-element centerpiece
If you want to go big, this is your centerpiece. We're talking over 1,000 pieces that come together to create this gorgeous display of traditional Spring Festival symbols. You get a decorative fan with magpies and plum blossoms, a vase filled with persimmons (the fruit that symbolises good fortune), golden ingots for wealth, and even a calligraphy set with a scroll showing the Chinese character for "spring."
The fan has two different design options you can choose from, and all the elements can be removed and rearranged however you like. So if you're the type who likes to switch things up (or if you've got strong opinions about feng shui), you've got total creative control. At over 20cm tall and 28cm wide, it's definitely a statement piece that'll anchor your dining or living room during the festivities.
3. LEGO® 40864 Fortune Master NEW 2026
386 pieces | Ages 9+ | Desktop display
Fresh off the press for 2026, meet Caishen—the God of Fortune himself, in adorable LEGO® form. This chubby little fellow comes dressed in his signature red and gold robes, and honestly, he's got more personality than most buildable figures out there, with traditional details from the big earlobes (a sign of wisdom and good fortune) to that satisfied smile.
You get three different sets of eyes to swap out, so you can change his expression depending on your mood. Feeling cheerful? Use the happy eyes. Want something more serene? There's a set for that too. Surrounding the Fortune Master are gold coins, red envelopes, and boat-shaped Sycee ingots. At 13cm tall, he's compact enough for any shelf but detailed enough to be a real eye-catcher.
Botanical Beauty That Never Wilts
4. LEGO® 10344 Lucky Bamboo
325 pieces | Ages 18+ | Botanical Collection
Part of LEGO®'s gorgeous Botanicals range, this lucky bamboo is one of the "Four Gentlemen" plants in traditional Chinese art (representing summer). This LEGO® version is basically foolproof. It never needs water, never gets yellow leaves, and looks great for years.
The set includes three bamboo stalks with those characteristic segmented sections and delicate leaves that actually look convincing from a distance. Everything sits in a terracotta pot with subtle gold accents, surrounded by little pebbles, all on a wood-effect base. Standing at 29cm, it's the perfect size for a desk or side table. And since it's from the LEGO® Botanical Collection, it pairs beautifully with other sets if you're building a whole zen corner.
5. LEGO® 10343 Mini Orchid
274 pieces | Ages 18+ | Botanical Collection
Another "Four Gentlemen" plant, this time representing spring and new beginnings. The orchid in Chinese culture symbolises refinement and friendship, making it a thoughtful gift during CNY visits. This LEGO® version captures five blooms in that classic peachy-pink shade, plus a few buds and plenty of green leaves.
This set sits in a light terracotta pot on a wood plinth, standing about 25cm tall. Unlike real orchids (which, let's be honest, can be fussy), this one looks perfect indefinitely. Display it solo, pair it with the bamboo, or combine it with other LEGO® flower bouquet sets for a full botanical display.
Interactive Showstoppers
6. LEGO® 80116 Trotting Lantern
1,295 pieces | Ages 9+ | Light-up interactive lantern
This lantern isn't just for show…it actually lights up! There's a LEGO® light brick inside (batteries included, thankfully) that you activate by pressing down on the central column. You get two different decorative windows to choose from, creating different shadow patterns when the light's on.
The top section removes to reveal three mini festival scenes inside: a food stall, a decorations shop, and a shadow theater. Five minifigures come with it, including someone in a Year of the Snake costume, so kids (or, let's be real, adults) can play out their own CNY stories. At 23cm tall and 21cm wide, it's a proper centerpiece that works both as a toy and a lamp. Just maybe don't let the kids knock it over when the light's on.
7. LEGO® 80118 Fortune Firecracker NEW 2026 TOP PICK
1,039 pieces | Ages 9+ | Wall-mountable display
Here's where LEGO® wall art for the Lunar New Year gets really creative. This firecracker model hangs on your wall (LEGO® includes the mounting hardware) and actually makes crackling sounds when you move it, with loose LEGO® pieces inside that rattle around. It's way safer than real firecrackers and won't terrify your pets!
Press a button on the front and one of two scenes pops out: either a fireworks display or a family gathering welcoming the God of Fortune. You get six minifigures, including grandparents, parents, kids, and the God of Fortune himself. It's interactive, it's decorative, and it's definitely going to be a talking point when relatives come over.
8. LEGO® 80119 Galloping Horses Canvas NEW 2026
1,650 pieces | Ages 10+ | Kinetic display piece
Picture this: a traditional Chinese brush painting of galloping horses printed on a massive canvas (we're talking 38x26 studs; one of the biggest LEGO® fabric pieces ever made). There are four brick-built horses in front of the canvas, and when you turn a handle on the side, they gallop!
The whole set measures 23cm high, 30cm wide, and 32cm deep when assembled. You get two minifigures: a traditional painter and someone in a Year of the Horse costume with a tiny painted scroll. This is the kind of piece that makes people stop and ask, "Wait, is that actually LEGO®?"
Family Fun with Furry Friends
9. LEGO® 31165 Wild Animals: Panda Family
626 pieces | Ages 8+ | Creator 3-in-1 set
Not strictly a CNY set, but pandas are such a huge symbol in Chinese culture that we had to include this gem. It's a Creator 3-in-1, which means you get three different builds from the same pile of bricks. Start with an adult panda and baby munching on bamboo—both are posable, and the parent panda can move its mouth, head, neck, and paws.
Don't feel like pandas today? Rebuild it into an orca whale family with transparent stands for a swimming effect, or a penguin parent and chick on an icy patch. Each animal stands about 14cm tall and has its own personality. While the other sets on this list are pretty display-focused, this one's genuinely fun to play with and rebuild. Perfect if you've got kids who want to join in the CNY decorating but need something more hands-on.
Build Your CNY Display
There you have it—nine ways to bring LEGO® Lunar New Year magic into your home, from compact desk buddies to full-blown wall installations. Whether you're decorating for the first time or you're a CNY decor veteran looking for something different, these sets offer a fresh take on tradition.
Browse the complete range at Box of Bricks' Chinese Festival Collection. Whether you're after the traditional vibes of the Lucky Cat and Fortune Master, the elegant botanical sets from our LEGO® flower bouquet collection, or the jaw-dropping Galloping Horses Canvas, we've got you covered.
Shop online at Box of Bricks for delivery straight to your door, or visit us in-store across Malaysia. And if you're planning your Lunar New Year home decoration ideas, why not start with something you can actually enjoy building?
Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us at Box of Bricks! Here's to a prosperous Year of the Horse filled with good builds and better fortune!
