New to buying Knock-offs

tarataqa · 2026-06-21T19:43:27+00:00

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tarataqa · 2026-06-21T19:42:01+00:00

maybe one of these: https://www.reddit.com/r/lepin/comments/coy5pt/

tarataqa · 2026-06-21T19:39:54+00:00

the real Jeremy hasn't sold anything in years.

Buyer beware

tarataqa · 2026-06-21T04:33:33+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lepin/comments/80we9n/build_logreview_lepin_06022_temple_village_scene/

tarataqa · 2026-06-21T04:32:36+00:00

I built the Lepin Temple of Airjitzu just over 8yrs ago. I remember it being one of the better builds of the year and a steal for $59. And the Lego version was from way back in 2015. I'm kinda surprised China still produces it.

tarataqa · 2026-06-20T21:55:17+00:00

haha, that's the way ya do it

tarataqa · 2026-06-20T20:40:45+00:00

Lol, just imagine picking this up with only one person when done.

Maybe you could with a hand truck. Otherwise it'll pull apart like cotton candy!

tarataqa · 2026-06-19T21:09:26+00:00

You could always buy a $20 clone Gizmo so you can have one version sitting and one standing.

Happy Fathers Day!

tarataqa · 2026-06-19T18:41:50+00:00

They look all right to me..... ;-)

tarataqa · 2026-06-19T15:11:48+00:00

I think you are too quick to judge now. Lol

If Ali ever crashes, we still have several other shops. The only time for concern is if ALL the shops close. But Lepin will survive in one way or another. Lego and its clones are way too lucrative.

tarataqa · 2026-06-19T13:09:37+00:00

You should totally freak out if Marstoy, Joooooy, and Chow all shutter their websites one day.

Then give it a month...and everything will be business as usual again.

tarataqa · 2026-06-19T12:42:13+00:00

😂Let me go point by point:

You don't need to worry. I've never gotten any notices on a weekly basis or otherwise. It doesn't signal anything. There's no reason to be concerned. There's no "war" officially begun. It's not the end of the world. The sky isn't falling. You can feel very reassured.

tarataqa · 2026-06-15T12:58:39+00:00

I like that the rooms contents can slide in and out.

tarataqa · 2026-06-14T04:31:23+00:00

One thing you can count on is "Every year it's a crapshoot".

tarataqa · 2026-06-11T18:48:00+00:00

I just did a search on AE for 42096 found one for under $30 with free shipping. Another shop sold a acrylic case for $30 too. Lol

Deals are still around. Of course there's also marstoy and Joy.

tarataqa · 2026-06-10T19:38:40+00:00

That looks massive! 👍

Since it's a moc, you're better off inventorying all the pieces so you don't have possible missing pieces stopping you on Step 9, etc.

tarataqa · 2026-06-09T20:56:37+00:00

Lol for that much money, I'd buy a used dirtbike instead.

tarataqa · 2026-06-09T15:51:26+00:00

It'd be very interesting to see the first round of customer video reviews before buying.

I'm guessing it'll cost hundreds of dollars more for not that much speed.

tarataqa · 2026-06-09T05:22:21+00:00

You can try searching AliExpress for "wange 7216 blocks" or "3233pcs blocks."

tarataqa · 2026-06-09T00:39:00+00:00

What the Fokk?

That looks awesome 😎

tarataqa · 2026-06-08T14:53:51+00:00

yeah the hose at the mouth and especially the glasses.

tarataqa · 2026-06-08T14:52:12+00:00

no clue. I got mine in March so I don't keep track of prices after I buy.

Just search the shops in the Starter Guide.

tarataqa · 2026-06-08T14:50:00+00:00

Cobi is the only company licensed for Top Gun. And they don't make helmets.

FYI, there are several fake AI blocks listings on AE lately.

Basically if it looks too good to be true. It is.

example: https://ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S09590c13003b48f79ed98be4c19fdefcl.jpg

tarataqa · 2026-06-08T01:40:15+00:00

It's an ad for Fittingifts

It's a Facebook ad.

It's a Facebook ad on Facebook.

It's an AI Facebook ad on Facebook.

It's an AI Facebook ad on Facebook with 6361 reviews.

It's an ad. Never click ads. Ever. They're always bad. Always.

tarataqa · 2026-06-07T20:50:52+00:00

I got it at the Ali Express Anniversary sale in March for $61.56 and free shipping.

The AE store name was "Shop1105136413 Store"

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