They aren't even trying to pretend they are custom creations, they basically take the Lego box, put their logo on it, and sell it.
For example this current model set:
Lego model: $99.99
Volkswagen Beetle | LEGO Shop
Lepin model $36.90
CLASSIC Yile 003 Creator Series City Car Beetle model Building Blocks Compatible legoe 10252 LEPIN 21003 Christmas Gift-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Yeah you have to buy from Ali Express which means it's going to be a week or more for delivery from outside the USA and there is a chance you may have to pay an extra tax to clear customs, not a lot, but something, and most of the time you don't have to. The biggest thing is they don't send the box (usually) to save money on shipping it will just be the pieces in bags and manual.
I don't know how I feel- surely they are breaking the law but again, Lego was founded by stealing someone else's patent, the world was smaller then and no one knew since it was a different country, it took decades and by the Lego had cornered the market.
However, they also are making Lego sets Lego doesn't make anymore. These go for literally thousands of dollars new in box on eBay.
Eiffel Tower - 2016 LEPIN 17002 3478Pcs The Eiffel Tower Model Building Kits Minifigure Blocks Bricks Compatible Children Toys Gift With 10181-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Grren Grocer -
In Stock 2462Pcs free shipping Lepin 15008 City Street Creator Green Grocer Model Building Kits Blocks Bricks Compatible 10185-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
And a bunch of others.
NOT suggesting anyone buy these, just putting it out there.
For example this current model set:
Lego model: $99.99
Volkswagen Beetle | LEGO Shop
Lepin model $36.90
CLASSIC Yile 003 Creator Series City Car Beetle model Building Blocks Compatible legoe 10252 LEPIN 21003 Christmas Gift-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Yeah you have to buy from Ali Express which means it's going to be a week or more for delivery from outside the USA and there is a chance you may have to pay an extra tax to clear customs, not a lot, but something, and most of the time you don't have to. The biggest thing is they don't send the box (usually) to save money on shipping it will just be the pieces in bags and manual.
I don't know how I feel- surely they are breaking the law but again, Lego was founded by stealing someone else's patent, the world was smaller then and no one knew since it was a different country, it took decades and by the Lego had cornered the market.
However, they also are making Lego sets Lego doesn't make anymore. These go for literally thousands of dollars new in box on eBay.
Eiffel Tower - 2016 LEPIN 17002 3478Pcs The Eiffel Tower Model Building Kits Minifigure Blocks Bricks Compatible Children Toys Gift With 10181-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Grren Grocer -
In Stock 2462Pcs free shipping Lepin 15008 City Street Creator Green Grocer Model Building Kits Blocks Bricks Compatible 10185-in Blocks from Toys Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
And a bunch of others.
NOT suggesting anyone buy these, just putting it out there.
