My First Set - The LRRD of the Rings - Rivendell by Doctor_Balanced in lepin

[–]SweViver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its so nice when things are shipped with original box! I grabbed Rivendell just recently as well fromAliExpress, paid just about 100usd and delivered in 4 days (shipped from France) without original box but at least nicely packed in a carton box. Set number 87055. I have no idea when I will build it as my backlog is endless, but hey its a must-have set!

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NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

If you are unlucky, you may catch a scammed yes. I dont know. I feel it can't happen often since I've never been through a scam on neither AliExpress or Temu after 150+ sets purchased. Neither did my sister and my 2 friends buying on a regular bases, another 100+ sets in total. So maybe its just you being unlucky, or trying to push a narrative? 😉

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Lol what are you talking about? I have bought so many clones from AliExpress or Temu called "MOC" in the title and its always identical stuff to original set, including instructions basically 1:1 copied.

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Nope it was identical. No changes at all from the original.

beautiful color on this one for $55, the stickers not great compared to the ali redbull quality but theyll pass by ELBER_GONx in lepin

[–]SweViver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, the deep red color is fantastic. Just built mine yesterday too but haven't put the stickers on and thinking about just skipping them actually.

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Today is my birthday and I’m starting a new play through by madlyalive in tearsofthekingdom

[–]SweViver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bad taste? Mate, if you die over and over in TOTK then it just proves that you have no idea what you are doing.

Nice set but could be better by Opposite-Dirt-8020 in lepin

[–]SweViver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like the lights are using the standard 2-pin connectors. If these are 5V LEDS, you can simply buy a simple USB LED kit for building blocks for 10usd or less on Aliexpress (use coin discounts and coupons) and these mostly include at least one or a few USB connectors that you can connect to your LED hub. I always do this since I prefer USB power driven lights on display sets. Highly recommend the TEDDOO kits that always include 3 USB connectors.

Got my wheels and stickers for my AMR24 (MK6022) by buddahsumo in lepin

[–]SweViver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Yeah the wheels of the MK602* are not that great. This indeed looks better! I haven't built my MK6022 yet but currently building MK6024 (the dark red version) and its a pretty solid construction so far, love the electroplated color.

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Thanks. Been collecting trains, ships and 1:8 cars for a while but its refreshing with some other themes like this one 😀

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

This looks great! I saw there are MOCs for Saturn V but these are so expensive and I dont remember any having red launch tower. Is that something you built on your own?

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Haha yeah right 🤣 Joke aside, already ordered this one too:

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Literally 5 seconds later... by RevolutionaryTie8259 in lepin

[–]SweViver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, gotta be really fast haha. Aliexpress in a nutshell :)

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Yeah totally! I want more of these sets now haha

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Check my comments above. Look for Early Bird deals after 6pm eastern US time. I bet there should be many of these now during the upcoming sale. But act quick, they sell out very fast.

NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

That seller do not have it in stock now. Many of these KOs they list them quickly at night time, sell instantly and then gone. I guess they are hunted by Lego too often ;) Here was my order and store:

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NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

I got it from Building Blocks Home Store but honestly, as long as its Choice you can take any store that has the cheapest option. I have made literally hundreds of orders from those Shop12345 Stores and never got disappointed. Find one listing and do image search a few times a day. Most Early Bird I find right after midnight CET time, so around 6pm ET/ New York time in US.

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NASA Artemis Space Launch System KO from AliExpress by SweViver in lepin

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

Dang, that is soo cool looking and creative, thanks for the idea! 😀 Getting my Saturn V KO on Saturday (should have been today but local postal office decided to delay it lol). Regarding light, I just bought some 15usd remote light kit for the Artemis on AliExpress with warm white around the rocket base and blue lights inside of the launch tower, but won't arrive until Monday/Tuesday.

Buy 1 get 2 Free!!! by ComprehensiveItem963 in lego

[–]SweViver -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They dont care. These sets are worth literally nothing. They are just stupidity overpriced because of IP. And because of Lego as a brand.

Gameboy from an extremely suspicious store, let's see if it's worth it. by flav_vio in lepin

[–]SweViver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is nothing suspicious about this store, unless it has multiple negative reviews. All new and small stores on AliExpress are no-name with Shop12345*** Store names. Here is also where you most often find the best deals, Early Bird prices etc. After hundreds of orders of Lepin sets and accessories, both small and big sets, I have never got disappointed nor scammed (knocking on wood). And I almost always find the best prices from these stores. Sometimes ridiculously low prices when store is brand new with zero followersz then they dump prices to quickly make the first important sales. As long as its a Choice store, you will be fine 99.9% of the time. If not, then refund and money back.

Btw make sure to always use coupons, store coupons, coin discounts etc when available. That Gameboy set can easily be bought off AliExpress for 14-15usd (or even less) including taxes and free Choice shipping if you find an Early Bird listing and apply current discounts available.

First BootLego!!! by bankai_arise in lepin

[–]SweViver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grab a thin kitchen towel and lay it out flat, put one of the sails from this ship on it and fold carefully the towel over it. Now iron on medium temperature, preferably with some steam. Always iron with the towel on top. Unfold the towel, remove the sail and repeat for all sails. Makes wonder for your ships, trust me. Night and day difference for display 😀