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LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns is a Monkie Kid set valued at $190 for new and sealed sets, up 19% from an original retail price of $159.99. The set retired in November 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 4.85% since. Used copies are valued between $155 and $175 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $170 and $200. Member interest holds steady, balancing the set's slower growth compared to similar retired sets and its recent easing.

The City of Lanterns Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set The City of Lanterns since November 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns is a Monkie Kid Season 3 set released in 2022, containing 2187 pieces and 7 minifigures. The build depicts a vibrant city hub featuring a LEGO toy shop, hotel, Speedy Panda store, two restaurants, a karaoke booth, a bubble tea café, and an elevated rapid transit train with track. The minifigure lineup includes Monkie Kid in a tourist outfit, Mr. Tang, Mei, Pigsy, Han, Huang, and a train driver, plus buildable Citybot A05 and Citybot A16 robots. The set combines multiple storefronts and transit elements into a layered urban scene inspired by the Monkie Kid animated series.

At around $190 for a sealed copy, The City of Lanterns has averaged 4.9% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $244 within five years. The average used price is $158 for those in good overall condition. The 7 included minifigs account for approximately 19% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $180 to $230. The set was available for 34 months, from January 2022 to November 2024.
Collector and Investor Standing
Monkie Kid collectors have plenty to notice in this city, starting with Pigsy and his portable kitchen, a version found only here. The train winding past shops and cafés gives the exclusive figures a busy place to inhabit. Investor interest is just as clear: the city trades often, and plenty of members own or want it.
70/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
Pigsy's portable kitchen makes this version distinctive
67/100
Investor
Stronger than most
The city trades often among interested members
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (KR) Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns $158.76
-16.4%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036)
BrickEconomy Choice
$164.99
-13.1%
(US) Monkie Kid: The City of Lanterns (80036) Brand New Sealed Set $169.00
-11.0%
(US) The City of Lanterns from BrickLink seller Tillabrick $160.00
-15.7%
(US) The City of Lanterns from BrickLink seller jfk2670 $165.00
-13.1%
(US) The City of Lanterns from BrickLink seller luckyfrogbricks $169.05
-11.0%
(US) Monkie Kid: The City of Lanterns (80036) New Sealed Retired $169.99
-10.5%
(US) Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns 80036 Box Set 2187pcs 9+ $170.00
-10.5%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) NEW SEALED IN BOX $174.49
-8.1%
(US) 80036 Monkie Kid: The City of Lanterns New Sealed Retired $174.99
-7.9%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) $174.99
-7.9%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) New $175.00
-7.8%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) New In Box $175.00
-7.8%
(CA) Monkie Kid The City of Lanterns 80036 Set FACTORY SEALED NEW IN BOX $175.19
-7.7%
(IT) MONKEY KID 80036- LA CITTA' DELLE LANTERNS /THE CITY OF LANTERNS- NEW $177.44
-6.6%
(CA) MONKIE KID 80036 THE CITY OF LANTERNS - NEW AND SEALED $179.74
-5.4%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) $179.99
-5.2%
(US) (80036) MONKIE KID The City of Lanterns (Retired) BRAND NEW & SEALED $184.99
-2.6%
(US) MONKIE KID: The City of Lanterns (80036) $188.00
-1.0%
(US) Retired LEGO The City of Lanterns (80036) - Ships Quickly $188.88
-0.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 80036 The City of Lanterns.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Interest from collectors remains steady for The City of Lanterns, keeping it among the most followed Monkie Kid sets. It has grown slower than similar retired sets over the past year, though its value eased slightly in the last three months. Plenty of copies are currently available for sale.
DemandTop 3% in Monkie Kid
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Monkie Kid
Listings up 7% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-2% typical for Season 3
-5% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·78% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Season 3 sets

Why does The City of Lanterns sit around the middle of the Season 3 sets? Buyers can choose from more copies of it than of any set ranked higher and it launched at well over the price of most sets above it.

#4 of 8
By growth since retail, +19%
+0%+83%
In the top half of the group.
$0.09 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.09
Typical
$0.11
About 20% below the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
180033 Evil Macaque's Mech+83%
280039 The Heavenly Realms+68%
380031 Mei's Dragon Car+53%
480036 The City of Lanterns+19%

Sets in Monkie Kid / Season 3

80039 The Heavenly Realms

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 2,433 / 8
Availability Retired
80039 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 The Heavenly Realms
Retail $189.99
Value $318.96
Growth  +67.9%
Annual growth 11.7%

80038 Monkie Kid's Team Van

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 1,406 / 6
Availability Retired
80038 LEGO Season 3 Monkie Kid's Team Van
Retail $129.99
Value $143.25
Growth  +10.2%
Annual growth 3.6%

80035 Galactic Explorer

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 1,356 / 7
Availability Retired
80035 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Galactic Explorer
Retail $129.99
Value $138.07
Growth  +6.2%
Annual growth 2.3%

80034 Nezha's Fire Ring

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 929 / 7
Availability Retired
80034 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Nezha's Fire Ring
Retail $99.99
Value $100.00
Growth  +0.0%

80033 Evil Macaque's Mech

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 893 / 5
Availability Retired
80033 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Evil Macaque's Mech
Retail $89.99
Value $164.96
Growth  +83.3%
Annual growth 13.5%

80037 Dragon of the East

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 880 / 4
Availability Retired
80037 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Dragon of the East
Retail $79.99
Value $80.10
Growth  +0.1%
Annual growth 2.3%

80032 Chang'e Moon Cake Factory

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 609 / 3
Availability Retired
80032 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Chang'e Moon Cake Factory
Retail $69.99
Value $69.00

80031 Mei's Dragon Car

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 456 / 4
Availability Retired
80031 LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 Mei's Dragon Car
Retail $49.99
Value $76.39
Growth  +52.8%
Annual growth 11.4%

30562 Monkie Kid's Underwater Journey

Theme / Subtheme Monkie Kid / Season 3
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 3
Availability Retired
30562 LEGO Season 3 Monkie Kid's Underwater Journey
promotional
Value $10.36
Annual growth 8.8%

The City of Lanterns Questions

What is LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of The City of Lanterns is $190. Sealed copies typically change hands for $170 to $200. Used copies are worth about $158.

Has LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns been retired?

Yes. LEGO retired The City of Lanterns in November 2024 after about 3 years on store shelves, 12 months longer than the typical Season 3 set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns worth more than it cost?

Yes. Since it sold for $159.99 in shops, The City of Lanterns has risen 19% in value, about 4.9% a year. That edges past the Season 3 average of 3.9% a year.

Will LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. BrickEconomy's forecast puts The City of Lanterns near $200 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What comes in LEGO 80036 The City of Lanterns?

The City of Lanterns has 2,187 pieces, or $0.07 per piece at retail, and 7 minifigures: Han, Huang, Mei, Monkie Kid, Mr. Tang, Pigsy and Train Driver. Together the minifigures are worth about $35, about 19% of the set's value, and Pigsy is the most valuable at $10. Five of the minifigures appear in no other set.

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The City of Lanterns Reviews

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4.8
Collectors
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Jays Brick Blog
“Out of the 2022 Monkie Kid Wave, there is one standout set – 80036 The City of Lanterns, which is surprisingly cost-effective, and features a multi-level Monkie Kid city, that’s reminiscent of Ninjago City. 80036 City of Lanterns is a sprawling dense Monkie Kid metropolis,... More featuring a LEGO toy shop, hotel, Speedy Panda store, 2 restaurants, karaoke booth, bubble tea café and a rapid transit train and track that weaves its way around the city.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
The Brothers Brick
“If you are a fan of the Monkie Kid theme, or enjoy building and playing with modular sets, then I would highly recommend picking this set up. While the building techniques are not particularly ground-breaking, there is plenty of part usage that should inspire and delight... More builders of all experience levels, and the detachable aspect adds even more play value, as you could add on more buildings in the same style to create your own Monkie Kid city scene.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.com
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About Monkie Kid Season 3

The LEGO Monkie Kid Season 3 sets are based on the animated series from the third season. In Season 3 of Monkie Kid, MK and the team embark on a journey to the West in search of three powerful Fire Rings to defeat the Bone Demon. However, they face a new challenge when they realize that the Samadhi Fire, the weapon they are seeking, may be as dangerous as the Bone Demon herself.

Season 3 was introduced in 2022 and currently consists of 10 sets. As of today, 80039 The Heavenly Realms is the most valuable Season 3 set with an estimated new/sealed value of $319.
Summary
Monkie Kid Season 3 The City of Lanterns set 80036 was released in January 2022, retailing for $160, but has since been retired. New, unopened The City of Lanterns sets are valued at $190, while used sets can be found for $158 in good condition.
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Children will love building The City of Lanterns and can enjoy a 360-degree play experience with this LEGO® Monkie Kid™ playset (80036). It features a LEGO toy shop, hotel, Speedy Panda store, 2 restaurants, karaoke booth, bubble tea café and a rapid transit train and track that weaves its way around the city. The buildings are easy to detach and can be combined in multiple ways to create a unique city.

Bring the city to life
The set, for ages 9 and up, has 7 minifigures, including Monkie Kid, Mei and Pigsy, who has a buildable ‘hat air’ balloon and portable kitchen, plus 2 buildable robots and lots of fun accessories. Printed step-by-step instructions are included in the box to help youngsters build with confidence.

Highly detailed buildable city – Children can build The City of Lanterns (80036) in their own way and role-play scenes from the Monkie Kid animated series with this toy playset

7 LEGO® minifigures bring the city to life – Monkie Kid in a tourist outfit, Mr....
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