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LEGO Colorful Lantern (40873)

From £17.99 at LEGO.com UK

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Price at LEGO.com UK

Regular price £17.99

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Lowest price today
£17.99
at LEGO.com UK
Lowest we’ve recorded
£17.99
LEGO.com UK, 8 Oct 2026
LEGO’s regular price
£17.99
Tracked since
8 Oct 2026
No price change since
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  • 8 October 2026 · LEGO.com UK£17.99

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LEGO Colorful Lantern in other countries

The lowest price today in each country where LEGO sells it, converted at the European Central Bank’s rate. Delivery across borders isn’t included: most stores only ship inside their own country.

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Set details

Pieces
286
Minifigures
None
Ages
10+
Released
2026
Set number
40873
Price per piece
6.3pat today’s lowest price
LEGO.com rating
4.8
LEGO Insiders points
144

LEGO Colorful Lantern building instructions

Official instructions from LEGO.com, free to download. The LEGO Builder app has them too, many with 3D steps. All instructions on LEGO.com

LEGO Colorful Lantern parts list

286 pieces in 43 different parts and colors.

  • Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals, Magenta×2024866
  • Tile Round 1 x 2 Half Circle, Bright Green×161748
  • Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter, Yellow×1625269
  • Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches, Yellow×1666956
  • Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals, Lime×1224866
  • Plate Special Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper), White×81745

Parts list: Rebrickable.

About the LEGO Colorful Lantern

Light up your home with the LEGO® Colorful Lantern (40873) building set for kids ages 10 and up. Traditionally, decorative lanterns are hung in and around homes to symbolize hope and welcome good fortune. Now boys and girls can embrace this customby creating their very own version using LEGO bricks. Bursting with colors and details, this beautiful model features vibrant shades of green, magenta, orange and yellow, and it’s adorned with hanging tassels that sway when moved. Offering a fun way fo r kids and adults to bond over bricks, it makes a fun family LEGO set that can be treasured forever. Welcome joy into your home by hanging the lantern as a gorgeous festive decoration once it’s complete. You could also delight loved ones by givingit as a birthday or holiday gift. Set contains 286 pieces. Please note: this set does not illuminate.
  • VIBRANT BUILDING TOY – Illuminate kids’ creativity with this authentically detailed LEGO® Colorful Lantern (40873) model packed with details
  • CREATIVE CRAFT ACTIVITY – Encourage kids to immerse themselves in color as they create a decorative display piece
  • AUTHENTIC TOUCHES – Capturing the vibrancy of authentic lanterns, the model features shades of green, magenta, orange and yellow with hanging tassels that sway when it moves
  • FESTIVE DECORATION – Welcome hope into your home all year round; hang the lantern using the ring element on top, just like real ones
  • GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS – This creative building kit makes a thoughtful gift idea for boys, girls and adults who love colorful home decor
  • BUILD AS A FAMILY – Assembling the lantern together is a fun way for families to bond over bricks
  • DECOR SETS – Create more decorations for your home with other LEGO® building toys, sold separately
  • DIMENSIONS – This 286-piece model measures over 6 in. (15 cm) high, 3 in. (7 cm) wide and 3 in. (7cm) deep; please note: this set does not illuminate

Description: LEGO.com.

LEGO Colorful Lantern: FAQ

Is the LEGO Colorful Lantern retiring?

Not yet: the LEGO Colorful Lantern isn’t flagged as retiring. LEGO.com UK doesn’t list it as “Retiring soon”. We check every day and will update this page the day that changes.

How much is the LEGO Colorful Lantern?

The lowest price we found today is £17.99 at LEGO.com UK (regular price £17.99). Prices change often: this page is updated every day.

Should I buy the LEGO Colorful Lantern now or wait?

Full price today: wait for a deal. The best price today is £17.99 at LEGO.com UK, LEGO’s regular price. Black Friday is 36 days away.

Where can I find the instructions for the LEGO Colorful Lantern?

LEGO publishes them for free on LEGO.com as a PDF, linked on this page, and in the LEGO Builder app.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Colorful Lantern (40873)?

286 pieces. At today’s price, that’s 6.3p per piece.

When was the LEGO Colorful Lantern released?

It was released in 2026.

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