LEGO SET 80036 - Alternate build | The City of Lanterns
Explore the World of Alternative Builds: LEGO Set 80036 – The City of Lanterns
LEGO Set 80036 – The City of Lanterns is a visual celebration of color, architecture, and creative storytelling from the Monkie Kid theme. With its modular street layout, dynamic transportation systems, and cultural fusion aesthetics, it offers a perfect playground for custom building. But what if you could do even more with it?
That’s where the creativity of the LEGO community truly shines—transforming the original cityscape into unexpected new urban environments. From sprawling Ninjago city expansions to detailed corner buildings and immersive street scenes, fans around the world have reimagined this set into unique MOCs (My Own Creations), using only the pieces from 80036 or small additions.
Whether you're expanding your modular city, dreaming of a cyberpunk skyline, or just want to try a new display with your existing bricks, this set has incredible versatility. Below you'll find a collection of alternate builds that showcase the potential of this vibrant LEGO set.
Alternate Builds
Ninjago City 8x32 Block
By Goldenmask
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Partial Alternate Builds
Ninjago City – Garden of Lanterns
By icedragonj
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Modifications
Gas Station
By BrickAtive
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City of Lanterns Platform
By Brick Artisan
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Ninjago City Towers
By BobDaBuildar69
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City of Lanterns Modular
By KTBrickworks
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80036 City of Lanterns Corner Alternate Build
By re-bricked
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Chinatown Redbrick Apartment Building
By iron_foot
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Ninjago City of Lanterns
By LordAlien
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