Want to build something special for Chinese New Year? Here’s our 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon review, providing our experience building this this stunning LEGO set that captures the spirit of the Year of the Dragon.
With its intricate details and captivating design, this review will dive into why the 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon is great for LEGO enthusiasts.
Building The 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon
The overall building process of the 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon is a satisfying experience.
The set, designed by LEGO for the Year of the Dragon celebrations, offers a fun, and sometimes challenging, building experience.
Unboxing the set reveals 10 packets filled with LEGO pieces to complete the build.
The set is recommended for ages 10+ and that is because there are a lot of small parts and it does take some concentration to put together the dragon. The set has a 1,171-piece count.
The early stages of constructing are focused on assembling the dragon’s base. This is created layer by layer and includes intricate details such as swirling clouds.
It takes a while to build the base. In fact, the first five packets are just for the base. However, the result is a solid structure that the LEGO dragon can then stand on.
The dragon is an easier build. It pose, with its expressive face, adds to the overall appeal of the model.
There are also details such as the intricate spine, with accompanying spikes, of the dragon.
Instead of stickers, the scales of the dragon are printed on to the LEGO pieces. This enhances the quality and finish of the dragon.
The end result is a visually stunning masterpiece that is sure to impress both builders and admirers.
The LEGO Auspicious Dragon Review
While it takes a fair amount of time and effort to put together the 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon, what we liked about it was the focus on the Chinese dragon itself.
Unlike other sets, there are no additional minifigures in this set. This places an emphasis on the intricacies and craftsmanship of the dragon.
Its design is highly detailed and expressive. For example, there is the dragon’s claw firmly grasping on to the pearl.
One feature that some may consider a con is that the dragon cannot be posed. It is meant to be assembled and set up as a show piece rather than a LEGO set that can be played with.
However, if you are looking for a display piece, the Auspicious Dragon may be just what you need to spark joy!
With its detailed and expressive design, use of printed elements, and beautiful colours, the 80112 LEGO Auspicious Dragon would fit in well with any serious LEGO collector’s collection and can be fun to do as a parent-child project.
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