The LEPIN "LEGO" for non sensitive types
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Hard-Drive said:
robemcdonald said:
Thanks for the permission. I for one had been losing sleep about posting on here knowing that it was upsetting you.
Anyway last nights progress.
Looking good. Was looking at the "speed build" video last night. Certainly a lot to it!Anyway last nights progress.
So far I think I've spent around 8 hours including some sorting out etc. I'm a pretty speedy builder though I built the UCS falcon in around 18 hours over two days.
I have to say this is my favourite build so far. The way it comes together is incredible. I would even go as far to say that the Lego version represents value for money.
The only downside is there are a get tolerance issues with a couple of parts meaning thing don't line up 100%. It wouldn't be a problem on a normal kit, but a small issue on technic.
I have to say this is my favourite build so far. The way it comes together is incredible. I would even go as far to say that the Lego version represents value for money.
The only downside is there are a get tolerance issues with a couple of parts meaning thing don't line up 100%. It wouldn't be a problem on a normal kit, but a small issue on technic.
Jobbo said:
rscott said:
Just had the AliExpress email. This is on the way
Surely with the cost of postage and the relatively low price in the UK, there's not much saving by buying the knock-off of this?My Lego Wall-E had the neck problem and Lego immediately sent me the replacement parts for free, this sort of back up and service is why I buy Lego.
The Prices on some of the Lego Star Wars sets are so high I would never ever buy them anyway which is why buying a Lepin Millennium Falcon set at about a 1/5 of the price is something I had no problem with.
UCS Lego is not even on my radar to buy, the prices are so high its prohibitive.
I agree with the above comments, if the Lego set is available, something I really want and around £100 I'll probably still buy the Lego version.
If it's retired or overpriced at rrp then I'll look at the lepin version.
In other news, I've just ordered the batpod. Not from Amazon though...
If it's retired or overpriced at rrp then I'll look at the lepin version.
In other news, I've just ordered the batpod. Not from Amazon though...
Jobbo said:
rscott said:
Just had the AliExpress email. This is on the way
Surely with the cost of postage and the relatively low price in the UK, there's not much saving by buying the knock-off of this?rscott said:
Jobbo said:
rscott said:
Just had the AliExpress email. This is on the way
Surely with the cost of postage and the relatively low price in the UK, there's not much saving by buying the knock-off of this?Like Getragdogleg above, I wouldn't buy something like that as a knock-off, personally. I'd buy something out of production (the haunted house posted by _Mike_ above is very tempting) but not when it's still available. That feels wrong, and I mentioned previously, possibly on this thread, that if you ever sell your Lego in future it probably works out cheaper than Lepin anyway, even with a near 75% saving on RRP.
Jobbo said:
Be interesting to see whether it has the original wobbly head mount or the modified one.
Like Getragdogleg above, I wouldn't buy something like that as a knock-off, personally. I'd buy something out of production (the haunted house posted by _Mike_ above is very tempting) but not when it's still available. That feels wrong, and I mentioned previously, possibly on this thread, that if you ever sell your Lego in future it probably works out cheaper than Lepin anyway, even with a near 75% saving on RRP.
It claims to have the updated head mount . I guess I'll find out in the next 10-30 days...Like Getragdogleg above, I wouldn't buy something like that as a knock-off, personally. I'd buy something out of production (the haunted house posted by _Mike_ above is very tempting) but not when it's still available. That feels wrong, and I mentioned previously, possibly on this thread, that if you ever sell your Lego in future it probably works out cheaper than Lepin anyway, even with a near 75% saving on RRP.
ecsrobin said:
pherlopolus said:
Anyone got the green steam train? Seems like a nice kit for me to build for my home offuce
I was just about to ask the same it's £524 on Amazon from legoI've got the Lego cargo train & high speed train, so I might have to pick it up and compare the tracks/electrics.
wjb said:
ecsrobin said:
pherlopolus said:
Anyone got the green steam train? Seems like a nice kit for me to build for my home offuce
I was just about to ask the same it's £524 on Amazon from legoI've got the Lego cargo train & high speed train, so I might have to pick it up and compare the tracks/electrics.
_MIKE_, how readily available is Lego where you are?
I'm asking because I read some interesting blogs/forums yesterday which had a couple of theories:
1) Lepin is actually some sort of Lego company (a bit far fetched I think)
2) Lego aren't really fully functional in Asia yet which is why Lepin are being particularly aggressive - they are trying to establish themselves as a known brand for this type of toy in Asia. Imagine if you'd been going to a shop for years and were used to seeing wall to wall Lepin, then one day Lego appears. You'd think it was a copy (and wonder why it was more expensive).
Given theory 2 it would be interesting to know how available it is where you are. Is your local shop wall to wall Lepin or does it have Lego too?
I'm asking because I read some interesting blogs/forums yesterday which had a couple of theories:
1) Lepin is actually some sort of Lego company (a bit far fetched I think)
2) Lego aren't really fully functional in Asia yet which is why Lepin are being particularly aggressive - they are trying to establish themselves as a known brand for this type of toy in Asia. Imagine if you'd been going to a shop for years and were used to seeing wall to wall Lepin, then one day Lego appears. You'd think it was a copy (and wonder why it was more expensive).
Given theory 2 it would be interesting to know how available it is where you are. Is your local shop wall to wall Lepin or does it have Lego too?
Edited by Jader1973 on Monday 19th September 09:37
Mansells Tash said:
I wonder if we can have him banned from this thread for stirring up s
t no body cares about?
Jader hasn't broken any rules with his post, so no (if I'm being pedantic yours is actually closer to breaking them for swearing t no body cares about?
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