The LEPIN "LEGO" for non sensitive types

[wibble cb]

tangerine_sedge said:

generationx said:

My first foray into non-Lego arrived from Amazon today. Reviews are mixed but I’ll report when these little Spead Chimpiuns are done!

Back to the future, Mad Max and James Bond Esprit? Maybe?

P.S. "agile and flexible dynamic and excellent demeanor" is exactly how my wife would describe me.

I thought it was KITT, but not a movie car I guess

[generationx]

wibble cb said:

tangerine_sedge said:

generationx said:

My first foray into non-Lego arrived from Amazon today. Reviews are mixed but I’ll report when these little Spead Chimpiuns are done!

Back to the future, Mad Max and James Bond Esprit? Maybe?

P.S. "agile and flexible dynamic and excellent demeanor" is exactly how my wife would describe me.

I thought it was KITT, but not a movie car I guess

Yes - Bond, KITT and BTTF, all can be built in different configurations.

[glawster]

Dear all, a recent purchase, KUPAI 91899 Tree House.

Purchased from JoyToyWorld, delivery took 2 1/2 weeks. All pieces present, nothing deformed, no obvious variations in individual piece colour. Was supplied with autumn foliage option pieces (not fitted)

Only issues noted were that the grip to the corner chamfer pieces on the trunk was low which was quickly resolved with a small amount of blue tack. Also the printing clarity on the instructions wasn't brilliant (important when giving to a 72 year old with questionable eyesight!). This was resolved by downloading the PDF directly off the Lego site as the instructions follow perfectly.





Apologies for the colour representation in the photos, its not that bright in reality - old phone

[FrontRowForward]

What is thought of the stores on things like Etsy? Anybody tried them?
For example https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MocBrickstore

The stores seem to have a massive choice of things to build at not unreasonable prices.

[Wayoftheflower]

FrontRowForward said:

What is thought of the stores on things like Etsy? Anybody tried them?
For example https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MocBrickstore

The stores seem to have a massive choice of things to build at not unreasonable prices.

That lots a lot like the selection you get from AliExpress.

These guys do some of the rarer mocs you might struggle to find on Ali. For a price.

https://www.vonado.com/moc-world.html

[Big Raff]

Went down a little rabbit hole and found these, https://www.grandbrix.com/

They look real fun

[SydneyBridge]

Big Raff said:

Went down a little rabbit hole and found these, https://www.grandbrix.com/

They look real fun

Ooh they are lovely, especially the older ones
Think I might need some of them...

[Winterway]

SydneyBridge said:

Big Raff said:

Went down a little rabbit hole and found these, https://www.grandbrix.com/

They look real fun

Ooh they are lovely, especially the older ones
Think I might need some of them...

Oh they're on Rebrickable https://rebrickable.com/users/Grand%20Brix/mocs/ recognised those from looking into building some of the speed champs format cars lately. It will be genuine Lego bricks bought via Bricklink.

They look pretty well priced for the convenience + printed stickers included.

Should say though for more than one buying the bricks yourself in one go could work out much cheaper, a bit complicated but worth adding the mocs you want on Rebrickable to a Bricklink wishlist and let it price up for you. Only issue is there are rare parts that multiply the build cost by themselves, you can find them cheaper used but it starts to get silly at that point.

Edited by Winterway on Tuesday 9th August 23:09

[Hav1979]

Hi, I'm about to buy a 2nd hand Sian set locally, and I want to be sure its lego not repro. Do the repro sets come boxed as Lego or other? Seen a few that seem to come branded as Lego, bur not sure if I'm looking at the right info.

Cheers

Edited by Hav1979 on Sunday 14th August 20:27

Edited by Hav1979 on Sunday 14th August 20:36

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Normally they don't come boxed in my experience

[Whitefly Swatter]

Hav1979 said:

Hi, I'm about to buy a 2nd hand Sian set locally, and I want to be sure its lego not repro. Do the repro sets come boxed as Lego or other? Seen a few that seem to come branded as Lego, bur not sure if I'm looking at the right info.

Cheers

Edited by Hav1979 on Sunday 14th August 20:27

Edited by Hav1979 on Sunday 14th August 20:36

look for the lego logo on the 1x8 plates, the ripoffs dont have them

[woodysnr]

Your instruction book will be the give away if Lego or not .as said do not come with a box .bought plenty of non Lego tbo cant tell the difference imo all been good quality.

[woodysnr]

I have a Mould King 13107 2590 pieces mobile crane ,it is complete but cannot get it to fully work ,if some one wishes to take it of my hands and would be interested in it contact me ,free to uplift Glasgow or postage at your cost ,it is a big model 600 mm long 24" and heavy to send includes all electric motors and instruction book think it cost me around £100 will not de assemble it ,sure you can get it working in know time.
Brian

[sorrento205]

I finally decided I have enough OH credits to get myself a technic v22 osprey like 42113, but cant find a decent replica on yourwobb or AE. does anyone have any suggestions please?

[JerseyS2000]

I bought mine from a generic seller on Aliexpress with no issues.

EXCEPT it didn't come with a motor or battery box which i then had to buy separately

Looks bloody great, mind you

[wibble cb]

Ok, I didn’t like this one when I first saw it, esp for the money Lego wanted, but for 49c$ (delivered), i reappraised my view, it’s a bit slabby side to side, and I hate the headlights (going to remove the outer moulding protrusion), other than that I am surprised how much I actually like it



The ejector seat is a little stiff, but really not going to be ejecting anyone soon!

[Farky]

Hello all…..im new to this part of the Forum and looking for some advice!
My 11yr old Son is Fighter Jet daft…..loves them, wants to be a Fighter Pilot etc.
he also has a love for Lego…..ive searched Lego for Fighter Jet and only 2 come up, which to me looks absolutely ste
Have any of you guys built or seen anything decent resembling a Fighter Jet in Lego block form? I’d love to be able to buy him a few Sets as we near Christmas

[blueST]

Farky said:

Hello all…..im new to this part of the Forum and looking for some advice!
My 11yr old Son is Fighter Jet daft…..loves them, wants to be a Fighter Pilot etc.
he also has a love for Lego…..ive searched Lego for Fighter Jet and only 2 come up, which to me looks absolutely ste
Have any of you guys built or seen anything decent resembling a Fighter Jet in Lego block form? I’d love to be able to buy him a few Sets as we near Christmas

He’d be far better off looking at the Cobi kits sold by Jadlam Racing Models (forum member too). Some have been posted in the Lepin Lego thread on here. I saw some in real life when I called in at Jadlam last month. The F16 looked impressive.

[Farky]

blueST said:

He’d be far better off looking at the Cobi kits sold by Jadlam Racing Models (forum member too). Some have been posted in the Lepin Lego thread on here. I saw some in real life when I called in at Jadlam last month. The F16 looked impressive.

Ive just bought the F-14 Tomcat from Cobi & i see they have the F-18 from Top Gun Maverick also so tht will be purchased soon I’ll also probably order their F-15 too

[Ash_]

Farky said:

blueST said:

He’d be far better off looking at the Cobi kits sold by Jadlam Racing Models (forum member too). Some have been posted in the Lepin Lego thread on here. I saw some in real life when I called in at Jadlam last month. The F16 looked impressive.

Ive just bought the F-14 Tomcat from Cobi & i see they have the F-18 from Top Gun Maverick also so tht will be purchased soon I’ll also probably order their F-15 too

I have this book, which is quite good.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Build-Brick-Airplanes...

This one may also be good too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warbirds-Air-Pirates-LEGO...