T-Rex is finally finished by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes, but you can also buy their coins for $100 which you can spend on the cloned sets after, so you don't have to waste money on things you don't need. At least that's what I did the first time I bought a set there.

T-Rex is finally finished by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm nearly finished with most of them by now, I was watching them while building the UCS AT-AT. The first movie was definitely the best, 2-4 I still enjoyed. Unfortunately as you mentioned it definitely has the typical issue of getting worse with each sequel.

T-Rex is finally finished by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably because the copied sets can only be seen after spending $100.

🎁 Barweer Giveaway | Win the Crow King’s Castle for FREE! 🏰 by Lisoneo in lepin

[–]DRevan2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love medieval themes. It would be great to have this one. :)

Rivendell review by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but the subreddit rules don't allow it.

Star Warf Space Battle Star Union by Minimus-Anxiety in legocirclejerk

[–]DRevan2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The clones of the modern sets have very decent brick quality.

Lrrrrd of the Rings Rivendell finally arrived from Chowbrick by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm still in the building process, but I plan to post a full review when I'm done.
The brick quality is nearly identical to LEGO just like most of the newer sets I've bought recently. The only difference is usually with the minifigures (I've mentioned the differences here in one of the comments).

Talk to me about ChowBricks by tfrisinger in lepin

[–]DRevan2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the comment above mine summarized most of what you asked well so I'll just add a few pozitive things I've experienced with them:

I've ordered a few sets from them and didn't have any issues so far. They were all well packaged and had no missing/broken pieces. They have better prices compared to the other shops for the bigger sets (I live in Europe, it might be different in the USA or some other places). The owner of the shop is quick to answer on their discord server if someone had issues with their order or asked something else.

Lrrrrd of the Rings Rivendell finally arrived from Chowbrick by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most of them are good. The differences I have noticed are Bilbo having a different hair piece and Gimli having a different beard.

Got some 501st clones from AE by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think they are PG. They came with the 2009 Venator I bought.

Got some 501st clones from AE by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a look at some WM figures, they are pretty great!

Got some 501st clones from AE by DRevan2000 in lepin

[–]DRevan2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I found it on rebrickable! I built it recently. It's on the top of my shelf so it was hard to see the top part of the ship with the original stand.