The LEPIN "LEGO" for non sensitive types

[Ash_]

mattyn1 said:

Since Xmas I have purchased from Aliexpress and YourWobb.

Aliexpress was really quick for some of the order (could it have come from an Eu depot maybe). The rest came from China and took a month. YourWobb will take about a month. They seem to take ages to notify about dispatch - but everything I have had from them has been exceptionally well packed and only the Saturn V launch pad had pieces missing. Yourwobb has a quick response time for enquiries, and a tracking system which takes some effort to decipher!!

I got what seemed like a stty email from Aliexpress because I had not confirmed delivery of the items - I did not know i was expected to do so. I suppose a bit like Ebay when you give feedback, but the "reminder" was very abrupt.

From both, all good to be fair, just be prepared for a long lead time.

I don't know if I'm remembering correctly or if I mis-read, so take the next bit with a massive pinch of salt, but: I was lead to believe somehow that they don't actually get paid until delivery is confirmed, as I said this may be in-accurate though.

[blueST]

I think that is correct. When my Saturn V arrived incomplete I refused to mark it as delivered and I got increasingly desperate emails from the seller asking me to do so, up to the point so got my refund. If I’d marked it as delivered I doubt I’d have seen my money again.

[S11Steve]

S11Steve said:

I've made a couple of AliExpress purchases in recent months for various low value odds and sods without any problems, so I've taken a calculated gamble on a Legoalike Mini Cooper.

The reviews are positive and the seller has a decent record so I'm remaining positive. And considerably cheaper than anything on eBay

One week delivery - ish.... I received a VW Beetle kit, not the Mini.

Seller has been very apologetic and I've agreed to buy the Beetle as well with a discount code they offered me, and they are resending the Mini so I can mark both orders received at the same time when it arrives.

I've not opened the bags yet, but everything looks in order, and the build manual is almost like a genuine Lego document with the cover swapped.

[louiebaby]

S11Steve said:

Seller has been very apologetic and I've agreed to buy the Beetle as well with a discount code they offered me, and they are resending the Mini so I can mark both orders received at the same time when it arrives.

How to get two sales in one!



I've had a couple of motorbikes for my Dad to build, a Harley Fat Boy, which he's done and looks good. I have one that looks like either a Goldwing or a BMW K1600, but not given him that yet.

[S11Steve]

louiebaby said:

How to get two sales in one!

The Beetle was in my wishlist anyway, along with a 3 wheel Morgan and the blue Mustang - would the seller have known I had some of their other items in there?
I know on eBay it doesn't work like that, but I'm getting lots of promo messages from sellers that are in my wishlist, unless that is automated by the platform rather than the individual seller.

But for the relatively low price and friendly enough service I really don't feel I've been had over.

[ads]

Anyone tried ordering with the original box from Yourwobb?
I would like to get one of either the Porsche or Bugatti as a present and so it would look better in a printed box. Worried about import tax etc.

Cheers

[S11Steve]

The Beetle has gone together very nicely. The tolerances aren't quite as exact as lego and some parts needed a good squeeze to get them together, no missing parts and a handful of small spares left over.

I can see a few more like this coming my way....

[woodysnr]

[quote=ads]Anyone tried ordering with the original box from Yourwobb?
I would like to get one of either the Porsche or Bugatti as a present and so it would look better in a printed box. Worried about import tax etc.

Cheers[/quote

All the models I have received from Yourwobb have all come in a plain cardboard box with all bags and instructions stuffed in ,have seen a few other sites say box inc but not at as cheap as YW, Good reliable supplier and communicates well .

[woodysnr]

[quote=ads]Anyone tried ordering with the original box from Yourwobb?
I would like to get one of either the Porsche or Bugatti as a present and so it would look better in a printed box. Worried about import tax etc.

Cheers[/quote

All the models I have received from Yourwobb have all come in a plain cardboard box with all bags and instructions stuffed in ,have seen a few other sites say box inc but not at as cheap as YW, Good reliable supplier and communicates well .

[Rubymurray]

This showed up a few days ago, also have a Y-Wing one and the house from Up for the wife. It topples over very easily!

[Dr G]

Is "Tsunami Blocks" a brand/product/seller anyone has already tried?

https://tsunamiblocks.com/products/classic-morgan-...

Keeps popping up on Facebook etc. and I'm not normally one for the cheap toys you see advertised there but the Morgan does look brilliant.

Is this a product in and of itself or are they re-selling a super cheapy off Ali-express?

EDIT: I have answered my own question and found exactly the same thing on Ali-express for £12.50 delivered. Going to give it a punt!

Edited by Dr G on Friday 23 April 10:30

[Luke.]

Dr G said:

Is "Tsunami Blocks" a brand/product/seller anyone has already tried?

https://tsunamiblocks.com/products/classic-morgan-...

Keeps popping up on Facebook etc. and I'm not normally one for the cheap toys you see advertised there but the Morgan does look brilliant.

Is this a product in and of itself or are they re-selling a super cheapy off Ali-express?

EDIT: I have answered my own question and found exactly the same thing on Ali-express for £12.50 delivered. Going to give it a punt!

Edited by Dr G on Friday 23 April 10:30

Looks ace. got a link?

[louiebaby]

Luke. said:

Looks ace. got a link?

I've just ordered one, I think from this link:

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005002101035936.html

It went through at £14.87, which will end up being a Birthday present for me from someone when it comes in a month or so...

[Luke.]

Ta

[Dr G]

I ordered same one, same price with VAT on.

At that money it has to be worth a go.

[S11Steve]

Dr G said:

I ordered same one, same price with VAT on.

At that money it has to be worth a go.

I ordered one after my Mini-Beetle mix up, and it's currently with last mile delivery agent




(And some garage decorations...)

[bristolbaron]

The wife wanted to treat me to a set for my birthday, but didn’t know where to buy from. After 6 joooooy builds, I now have an actual Lego 911!

I’m tempted to buy the cheaper version to see how different they are

[NoBrakesWC]

bristolbaron said:

The wife wanted to treat me to a set for my birthday, but didn’t know where to buy from. After 6 joooooy builds, I now have an actual Lego 911!

I’m tempted to buy the cheaper version to see how different they are

If as in cheaper version you mean the Speed Champions version I would recommend buying I have a lot of Speed Champions myself and they look great just bought the Turbo and still need to build it.

[wibble cb]

wibble cb said:

Just ordered a yourwobb Guggenheim museum, at 35 cad considerably cheaper than eBay for the original (200+ cad!)

I will report back once it arrives.

Took its time, but it’s here, I love the ironic sticker




Will post up the finished article when it’s done!

[Luke.]

Great little set, that.