The LEPIN "LEGO" for non sensitive types

[louiebaby]

I'm really keen on a Saturn V Rocket and a Shuttle...

[PotatoSalad]

Has anyone built Lepin R2D2 model? Good value compared to ebay prices of the genuine Lego.

[Boring_Chris]

louiebaby said:

I'm really keen on a Saturn V Rocket and a Shuttle...

I have the Lego Saturn and it's a nice set. It's massive, too.

I have the Lepin Shuttle shortlisted for when I get paid. Because it's no good having one without the other!

Edited by Boring_Chris on Thursday 29th June 20:06

[AshVX220]

PotatoSalad said:

Has anyone built Lepin R2D2 model? Good value compared to ebay prices of the genuine Lego.

Yep, I got it through the Gelida store on Aliexpress, I actually really enjoyed the build and think R2 looks great when complete. The transaction and shipping with Gelida went well (just under 9 weeks to deliver to the US) and it came with all parts (quite a few spares in fact). I did a part check against the Lego instructions and used those same instructions to build it (not the Lepin ones, which are fine by the way). There was one difference, the "bendy" bits on the legs when bought with Lego already have the end pieces attached, with lepin you have have to find the right bits and put them on each end of the length of "bendy" bit, but it's pretty obvious to see the bits and what you need to do. All in all I'm very pleased with the result.

[PotatoSalad]

Boring_Chris said:

louiebaby said:

I'm really keen on a Saturn V Rocket and a Shuttle...

I have the Lego Saturn and it's a nice set. It's massive, too.

I have the Lepin Shuttle shortlisted for when I get paid. Because it's go good having one without the other!

I have suggested how much I love the Lego Saturn to my missus on numerous occasions, so surely she got the clue about my Christmas wish. It worked with the Vader's FX Lightsaber last year so I'm really hoping to get the Saturn rocket this time, the set looks stunning.

[PotatoSalad]

AshVX220 said:

PotatoSalad said:

Has anyone built Lepin R2D2 model? Good value compared to ebay prices of the genuine Lego.

Yep, I got it through the Gelida store on Aliexpress, I actually really enjoyed the build and think R2 looks great when complete. The transaction and shipping with Gelida went well (just under 9 weeks to deliver to the US) and it came with all parts (quite a few spares in fact). I did a part check against the Lego instructions and used those same instructions to build it (not the Lepin ones, which are fine by the way). There was one difference, the "bendy" bits on the legs when bought with Lego already have the end pieces attached, with lepin you have have to find the right bits and put them on each end of the length of "bendy" bit, but it's pretty obvious to see the bits and what you need to do. All in all I'm very pleased with the result.

Thanks, I shall order it then.

[vaderface]

PotatoSalad said:

AshVX220 said:

PotatoSalad said:

Has anyone built Lepin R2D2 model? Good value compared to ebay prices of the genuine Lego.

Yep, I got it through the Gelida store on Aliexpress, I actually really enjoyed the build and think R2 looks great when complete. The transaction and shipping with Gelida went well (just under 9 weeks to deliver to the US) and it came with all parts (quite a few spares in fact). I did a part check against the Lego instructions and used those same instructions to build it (not the Lepin ones, which are fine by the way). There was one difference, the "bendy" bits on the legs when bought with Lego already have the end pieces attached, with lepin you have have to find the right bits and put them on each end of the length of "bendy" bit, but it's pretty obvious to see the bits and what you need to do. All in all I'm very pleased with the result.

Thanks, I shall order it then.

No, order two and Modify the other


Another vote for Gelida and Lepin R2 of course. Fast shipping to the UK. 5 days.
And R2 looks good when finished. Just dont ask Fatboy69

edit not my MOC, credit to Miro Dudas!

[voiceofrevolt]

Has anyone ordered the Jabba's Sail Barge?

The pictures show SOME of the mini figures blanked out in some pictures and not on others (from a distance). It would be nice to know exactly what is included (although, based on experience, everything that was in the original should be).

[ColinM]

voiceofrevolt said:

Has anyone ordered the Jabba's Sail Barge?

The pictures show SOME of the mini figures blanked out in some pictures and not on others (from a distance). It would be nice to know exactly what is included (although, based on experience, everything that was in the original should be).

They are horrific ! Instead of creating custom molds they used a green wookie head/chest for the Gamorrean guard, a grey Vader helmet for Lando, and a Medieval Knight helmet for Boba Fett.

Image from Reddit thread -

[problemchild1976]

makes no sense as my slave 1 came with a proper boba fett

JJ

[ColinM]

problemchild1976 said:

makes no sense as my slave 1 came with a proper boba fett

JJ

The Slave 1 has the newer style helmet (sw610), this set should have used the older style with integrated backpack (sw002a). Having said that the newer helmet+backpack would have been much better.

[PotatoSalad]

Never mind the helmet, but Jabba looks more like a green ghost in the hotel from the original Ghostbusters movie. Was R2 with drinks trays included?

[Narcisus]

I wonder if Lepin and these other rip off Chinese copiers will be able to produce their own stuff when they have put Lego out of business ?

[voiceofrevolt]

ColinM said:

They are horrific ! Instead of creating custom molds they used a green wookie head/chest for the Gamorrean guard, a grey Vader helmet for Lando, and a Medieval Knight helmet for Boba Fett.

Image from Reddit thread -

Yikes!

Is this a Lepin set?!

[CoolHands]

IMO likely to be a one-off, or even a fake post. Look at all the sets we have seen purchased on this thread, many including characters, and they are all excellent.

[Boring_Chris]

May be a stupid question, but does anyone know why 'Lepin' UCS sets are sometimes labelled 'Star Wnrs' but also sometimes 'Star Plan'?

Is Wnrs or Plan a different brand of knock off?

Are the Lego stickers ever available separately?

I fancy picking up some retired sets to go with my Lego X-Wing and Tie Fighter. The B-Wing and Shuttle look great, but the stickers are a bit of a... errrgh.

[vaderface]

Boring_Chris said:

May be a stupid question, but does anyone know why 'Lepin' UCS sets are sometimes labelled 'Star Wnrs' but also sometimes 'Star Plan'?

Is Wnrs or Plan a different brand of knock off?

Are the Lego stickers ever available separately?

I fancy picking up some retired sets to go with my Lego X-Wing and Tie Fighter. The B-Wing and Shuttle look great, but the stickers are a bit of a... errrgh.

Star Wnrs/ Star Plan = No Copyright in China as different name

Yes you can get the UCS Lego stickers, normally of Ebay.

And the Shuttle and B wing look great when displayed.

HTH

[Boring_Chris]

vaderface said:

Boring_Chris said:

May be a stupid question, but does anyone know why 'Lepin' UCS sets are sometimes labelled 'Star Wnrs' but also sometimes 'Star Plan'?

Is Wnrs or Plan a different brand of knock off?

Are the Lego stickers ever available separately?

I fancy picking up some retired sets to go with my Lego X-Wing and Tie Fighter. The B-Wing and Shuttle look great, but the stickers are a bit of a... errrgh.

Star Wnrs/ Star Plan = No Copyright in China as different name

Yes you can get the UCS Lego stickers, normally of Ebay.

And the Shuttle and B wing look great when displayed.

HTH

Ah yeah sorry I wasn't clear - I mean why are some Wnrs whilst some are Plan? Is Wnrs a Lepin product, and Plan a knock off of the Lepin set?

[vaderface]

Boring_Chris said:

Ah yeah sorry I wasn't clear - I mean why are some Wnrs whilst some are Plan? Is Wnrs a Lepin product, and Plan a knock off of the Lepin set?

Ah I get what you mean now.

I think....
The sets were called star wnrs until Lego Group started legal proceedings against Lepin.
Lepin changed to Star Plan very shortly after.
Must be the way round copyright in china, just change the name and hey presto different product = no lawsuit!!

Have a look at chinese land wind car, but its not an evoque copy

[Boring_Chris]

vaderface said:

Have a look at chinese land wind car, but its not an evoque copy

that's amazing.