LEGO Lunar New Year Ice Festival set 80109 review! Packed with absolutely glorious parts

Independent, #NotSponsored, unscripted fan review of the LEGO Lunar New Year Ice Festival set from what's often called the Chinese New Year (CNY) series.
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[@TheMattpilgrim]

Did the Lego designers intentionally include a Perry sled? Surely they know

[@GreatGatzB]

“A PERRY the platypus sled?!?!”

[@TheB3]

12:46 It’s Perry the Platypus lol All it needs is a fedora!

[@st.sch.3748]

Thanks for your review, much appreciated! Just a small remark: the set is sold for EUR 99.99, at least in Germany.

[@pzazzle8469]

The Price in Germany is actually 99,99€ and Not 149,99€ just to let you know!

[@candybracelets]

As much as I don't want to pay retail for this I like the idea a lot better than paying the secondary market price after retirement, which is basically the only other option with the Chinese New year sets, so retail it is. It is a beautiful set so it's not an unacceptable price, particularly if you can get it when Lego have a free promotional set deal on. 🙂

[@SableBear296]

I’m so excited to buy this set, thank you for the fantastic review as always Jang :)

[@BrickTemplar]

15:17 that's exactly what I thought, if you remove all minifigs, it's just an empty flat surface. Overall, the set looks good and I might end by picking it up. 16:00 Big corp apologists, don't even start on how the tiger moulds are expensive, and how pricey is to develop a Lego set... Just look at the the financial results. 1 Bn half-year net profit! And the prices are only going up. The profit margin is enormous and they only aim to widen it. Lego offers CMF for 4 bucks, but sets somehow are worth more. At such scale of production, the costs approach zero. People are buying Lego anyway for the lockdowns, and deficit excuses price bumps.

[@brickmayhem8408]

Perry the platypus

[@kevine8089]

What’s the general view of 80108?

[@markpowell7395]

I think the penguin is supposed to be an ice skating aid for children. We have them here, where children hold on to the back to keep them upright and give them more confidence on the ice.

[@jnlolz]

Looks like a teal coloured...platypus. Poor Perry lost his hat

[@HunHaze]

A bobsled? Perry the bobsled? Perry the Platypus?!?

[@calebkelly3018]

12:46 I know it’s a penguin, but I cannot unsee a certain egg-laying mammal of action in that build.

[@broston_]

Ice Planet and Perry the platypus? Sign me up!

[@amseladams]

I'm a big fan of the theme from the beginning. Lego puts way more love and production budget into those CNY sets than into most of their other sets. This one is a lovely display piece and has great play value too. Considering you get 13 minifigures, a huge amount of very useful new parts, penguin and ice penguin, I'm tempted to say in the world of Lego this set is reasonably priced.

[@marki7356]

Heyy is that perry the platypus

[@Abremoch]

For me, the impressive count of mini figs and the cool new pieces make it worth the price. Plus I am so used to super over priced Star Wars Lego that this feels like a bargain in comparison!

[@n00bplayer72]

Gotta love that Ice Planet reference with the Grandpa: Not only the logo, but the colours of the gloves, sleeves and waist match the colours of the suits worn by the Ice Planet astronauts, with the Ushanka being bright orange to channel the orange visor the astronauts had on their helmets. Plus, one of the Ice Planet characters was an older man with a large moustache, so it even matches there!

[@i-muts]

the hat is called an "ushanka", always a fun thing to know :)

[@zanknafelc9447]

Euro price is wrong, it is actually 99,99€ in Germany and 109,99€ in some other countries...

[@ronik24]

Nice review! 🙂 1:34 No, I got one of those torsos, so can't be. It was part of "Dean Thomas" in the Hogsmeade Village last year.

[@Lordodragonss]

Oh! Here you are Perry! Lovely set!

[@bobgruner]

$120 is a lot, but environments are my favorite LEGO thing (Creator 3-in-1 buildings, Mos Eisley Cantina, etc.) and I love the Chinese Traditional sets. Admittedly, this is not as good as 80104 Lion Dance and 80105 New Year Temple Fair, which make a glorious display when combined, but this is still pretty great! (and no stickers!)

[@bdonaghu]

12:46 PERRY THE PLATYPUS!?!

[@greggtrisha]

Oh it’s just a normal platypus sled. *sled puts on fedora* PERRY THE PLATYPUS SLED!?!?

[@gbpackers5578]

Imagine if this was a comparable STAR WARS ‘Hoth Ice Rebel Outpost’ set…it’d cost 200$ minimum!! 😳🤑 Great vid as always Jang, thanks for all of your wonderful content!

[@wenbo18]

haha, nice review. Its baked yam, not steamed, very popular in the winter in beijing. and i like to point out, its the chinese character 春 on top of the arch, which means spring. in chinese, the lunar new year is called spring festival, the celebration of spring coming

[@pysz6748]

A platypus sled? Perry the platypus sled!

[@Jimsydonk]

Mmm! Steamed Yams! (It's an Albany expression)

[@jamesmcmahon7091]

The little sled thing is literally perry the platypus! No wait it is a perfectly normal platypus But with a fedora....

[@xtranathor8143]

I'm excited to watch this, even though I bought it day 1. I was skeptical when it was revealed, but when I saw it in the Lego store this weekend, it looked fantastic! Glad I won't regret my purchase. Jang, do you document your upcoming reviews anywhere? It would be good to know, for example, which 2022 sets you are planning on reviewing in the near future.

[@1337Jokerman]

Hey Jang, the set is only € 99,99 in Germany. Just ordered it a few days ago.

[@dazblue5515]

The middle torso on the second three minifigures came in the Hogsmede Harry Potter set - Dean Thomas

[@jettan93]

Hey Jang, Chinese Word Translation: 春 = Spring which means Spring Festival / Chinese New Year (Middle trans-light blue bricks word) 雪 = Snow (lantern word) 滑冰鞋 = ice skates shoes (rental sign) 出租 = for rental (rental sign) 虎 = tiger which represent Chinese New Year zodiac animal, 2022 is tiger year (panel sign word)

[@johnnations5932]

Great review, and yes slightly overpriced. I mean it is 48 bucks worth of just Mini-Figures, true, but then do we see another 72 bucks worth of stuff? Hmm. I say, 110 USD would be ok. But wow, gorgeous set! Love the trans clear and blue bricks, and the amazing ice surface and fish underneath. "Cool." Haha! See what I did there? Uh ok I'll show m'self out.

[@levis1956]

"PERRY THE PLATYPUS?! What are you doing here disguised as a sled?"

[@MrBusfreakinnsbruck]

One of the best set Lego made in recent times - great review as always!

[@michaelyoung7261]

“A penguin?” *puts on a hat* “PERRY THE PENGUIN??!!!??”

[@easytoremember8613]

The sleigh looks more like Perry The Platypus instead of penguin 😂😂

[@nosir5596]

Pretty much has to be an ice planet reference given the blue legs/hands + the black torso and white arms. The old fisherman even has a face that looks like a bit of a reference to the OG white mustache guy from Ice Planet. definitely a fun little throwback. Plus his hat is orange and the other color in the Ice Planet palette was trans orange.

[@MayoHosko]

The “push along sled 🛷” reminds me of Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb

[@NocturnalAnimations101]

i honestly bought this set, cause it came with a lot of good hair pieces and a lot of those translucent panels

[@brunokagawa6287]

As awesome this set looks, I have to agree with Jang regarding the value. Just because the price-to-parts ratio looks great doesn't mean one would be comfortable forking out so much money for a Lego display. That said, the minifigs add a lot to the overall feeling of abundance, and the build itself also looks like a good backdrop for winter displays in general.

[@AHYL88]

It's still weird to me how the major Chinese New Year sets are at $120 compared the £90 in the UK; I'd say $100 would be about right, despite how many figures and pieces (mostly small) it already has. Beautiful set as always, they're still yet to disappoint.

[@meghanakarkadasuresh6387]

Nice set but why does the penguin sled look like Perry the Platypus to me😭

[@legomattie3295]

The year of the tiger, but without a pink 1 stud flower piece?

[@viperson9818]

I do agree with the price not being the best on this one. I got the spring latern festival set and it significantly feels like a better purchase over this one. I'll still get this regardless probably on a double vip.

[@themonkeyhand]

Amazing set, I think it's worth it in my book. So much play value!!!

[@christophlohnherr]

I really love this set -and even think that it has one of the best values for money I have seen from Lego in the last few years.

[@lord_aqua]

I know that ice sled is supposed to be a penguin but all I see is Perry the Platypus

[@undead.rising]

The selling point for me is the amazing opalescent parts that make up the ice.

[@charchar635]

A penguin? PERRY THE PENGUIN?!

[@allenthemadman]

Compared to how much most of the lego city sets cost, like $120 for the hospital at less than 900 pieces or the beach for a little over 200 pieces for $40, this set is worth the money for the little over 1,500 pieces.

[@bryan1634]

What is the footprint on this set ? Is it 32 x 48 like the 80107 ?

[@elmowalk7935]

The penguin looks more like Perry the Platypus

[@migatron1]

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate the occasion! Amazing looking set, with a lot of cool details! I really love the frozen water for the ice rink

[@octobotimus]

I honestly want just the environment itself…

[@LesFountain]

That sled I can't help but see Perry the platypus

[@Katsudon96]

anyone else think of perry the platypus?

[@pepito_5815]

Hey jang ! Great review as always !

[@olchapplobro5258]

that penguin sled reminds me a platypus

[@tlac4120]

Perry the platapus!?

[@ruthiemay423]

Unlike the police station, school and hospital, that all cut way too many corners, this is wonderful! Very creative and well thought-out. I am impressed. Although I am not into the Chinese new year, I really love this set. And for that reason, I don't mind the price... 😍😍😍 Thanks for your review.

[@kayman1615]

In Australia, this set retails for $150 and is sold everywhere so 20% off is constantly available. The brick built trans blue symbol above the arch is a Chinese character meaning “spring” for the spring festival.

[@grease734]

12:45 Perry the Platypus!?

[@Dalekscientist]

What do you mean? It's a regular platypus. Perry has a hat. SMH my head.

[@prons_gaming5083]

13:02 PERRY THE PLATYPUS SLED???

[@silverlady1118]

Great minifigures and some awesome pieces Looks good value to me ☺ Enjoyable video as always 👍

[@crtech-gamingandmore4363]

Loved the Set and the Review !!!

[@GoingHamAllTheWay]

And I just noticed that “penguin” looks way to close to perry the platypus lol

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

*The Ice Planet 2002 torso is my most wanted piece of the set, i think you can make a custom Ice Planet fig with a space tank, a helmet and Aaron's visor from Nexo Knights in neon orange.*

[@ravingasian3000]

Perry the Platypus sled

[@isprogamer1247]

Excellent review. The sign at 2:40 says xue (snow). The sign at 3:24 says hua bing xie chu zu (skate rentals). 3:58 is the character for Spring because “Chinese New Year” is really called “Spring Festival” in Mandarin. The food at 4:32 are baked sweet potatoes. They are often baked as street food in a big drum like that.

[@mccoyaviation1002]

Ahh perry the platypus

[@WhiskeyShred]

Again for Aussies, $159 lego price, Kmart everyday price is $119. 25% off, you can’t beat that...!

[@kleinemonnik]

You showed the europrice to be 149,99 euro, but it is actually in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France (didn't check the rest) it is actually 99,99, so just below 100 euro. Normally the dollar amount is the same as the euro amount, so I'm surprised it is 120 dollar in the US and 100 euro in the EU.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

There s $60 dollers. Just in mini figs. If each mf is $5 Doller. It's tottaly werth it. Price rise to. Just mean s we have. To make that money back. .Eazy.

[@jonasfermefors]

This one is a little painful. I like it. I want it. But the price is painful. I want it as a part of my growing december window display.. but I can't really justify the price.

[@LeonardoCornelioJr]

"A penguin ice sled...?" (puts on fedora) "PERRY THE PENGUIN ICE SLED?!?!"

[@TM-hf6cr]

European price is €99.99. Luckely not €149.99, that would be a very bad deal xD

[@GoingHamAllTheWay]

Great set for winter time in any LEGO city, like the xtra hockey stuff, good for the sports fans to recreate some very Canadian winters haha

[@lars2immermann]

The Euro price is 99,99 €. Not 149,99. A better deal I guess in Europe.

[@AM.I.INACOMA]

I just started building this set myself & realized that the older lady minifig has the same face front & back. Came here to see if it was just mine. Guess not. Weird.

[@nchristensen103]

I think it's definitely worth buying at $120 USD

[@paulsbricks]

Got it. Here in Australia you can get this set for $120 from Kmart which works out to be currently around $85 USD. Finally a relatively cheap set for us Australian's.😀👍🇦🇺

[@maryanne.campbell]

I think the boys puffer jacket is the same as Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter Hogsmead Set?

[@Jonas-pm3ko]

The euro price is actually 100€ not 150€. Still great video!

[@maxthrust976]

I had an easier time justifying last years big Lunar New Year set, because that added an awesome park to my city. There are some great minifig parts here, and great parts in general, but I don't think that's gonna be enough to push me into buying this one. I do really like it, would've been awesome if it could've been designed to extend the park from last year.

[@supersakthi1]

I was just thinking that you will post a lunar new year set soon!!!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Dam only if Lego could make the glass panels. As one big peace .shapet around the out side to fit into the ice skating ring.

[@lothariobazaroff3333]

9:27 That area looks amazing, so many details like from some MOC. Thanks for the review, I'll have to settle for your video since that set is too expensive for me.

[@ballena1234]

I just want to point this out but at 14:24 the euro price is actually 99.99€ instead of 149.99€

[@petersimpson8775]

I think the torso on the kid in the red set was used in one of the Harry Potter sets. I love this set.

[@Craigmt12]

This is another fine addition to this theme. The UK RRP sounds much more satisfying. This makes several of the nee Lego City sets appear greatly overpriced.

[@7bittedie9]

oh I would say that the ice surface is trans-clear according the recent Lego quality standards

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Yes Jang 👍🤗🤩 tomora I hope to put this set on lay buy.

[@undead.rising]

I do actually think this set is worth it. I can't think of any other set that comes with this many minifigures that isn't a MBS Star Wars set, or a huge Ninjago city set.

[@soundsofchill]

It’s € 99,99 in The Netherlands. Awesome set!

[@beanbomb9847]

Why does the little ice sled car thing look like parry the platypus?

[@dirkherstel4176]

12:50 its parry the plateaus! Now you can't on see it!!!!!

[@stijnd5268]

whenever I see the sled I keep thinking of perry the platipus