LEGO Colorful Lantern (40873) Brings a Hanging Decorative Build to the Range
LEGO has added a new decorative piece to its range with the Colorful Lantern (40873), a 286-piece build priced at £17.99.
Designed to replicate a traditional hanging lantern, the model uses bricks in green, magenta, orange, and yellow to create a vivid, multi-coloured finish. It falls into LEGO's broader category of decorative home builds, intended for display rather than play.
Hanging tassels are included at the base and sway when the model is moved, adding a touch of motion that echoes a real lantern. A ring element sits at the top, allowing the finished piece to be suspended from a hook or ceiling fitting.
Worth noting is the absence of any lighting function - despite the lantern form, no light brick or LED element is included. Builders after an illuminated result will need to source their own solution separately.
Finished dimensions come in at over 15cm high, 7cm wide and 7cm deep. LEGO lists the build as suitable for a broad age range, positioning it as a family project as much as a solo build. At £17.99 for 286 pieces, it sits at a fairly accessible price point for a decorative set of this nature.