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Are knock off Lego sets good?
I believe knock-off brands of lego are just the worst. Mainly because the pieces never fit together, especially Best-Lock. Also, the designs are subpar and basically a copy of the original made cheaply.
Are there counterfeit Legos?
Last year, Chinese police in Shenzhen raided a toymaker and seized $30 million worth of counterfeit Legos. VANEK SMITH: These knockoffs often sell for a third of the price of the real thing. But if you end up buying a knockoff, you don’t just risk getting a flimsier product.
Is lepin illegal?
Lepin is a Chinese brand that steals LEGO designs and manufactures them for sale. They don’t have to spend much money in design, testing, quality review, etc, so they’re pretty cheap. Lepin violates copyright laws in the west, which means that it’s not legal to sell it in the US, Canada, the EU, Japan, etc.
Is Lego House home of the Brick legit?
There’s a lot of scam sites and fake ads in circulation using the LEGO House brand and trying to sell LEGO products. They’re not in any way linked to the LEGO Group or LEGO House and we strongly advise you not to click on or buy anything from them.
Which is the best fake Lego?
7 LEGO Alternatives That Still Work With LEGO Bricks
- LEGO.
- Kre-O.
- MEGA CONSTRUX.
- BanBao.
- Sluban.
- Laser Pegs.
- MEGA BLOKS.
Who is Legos biggest competitor?
LEGO’s top competitors include Mattel, Hasbro, Bandai Namco and New Bright. LEGO is a company that develops, produces, markets, and sells play materials. Mattel is a children’s entertainment company that specializes in the design and production of toys and consumer products. Hasbro is a play and entertainment company.
What does fake LEGO look like?
Another way you can spot a fake minifig is by checking if it has the logo stamped on different areas. Authentic minifigs have the iconic LEGO logo stamped on the head piece at the to stud, as well as beneath it. Remove the minifig’s head gently, and you’ll see a logo stamped on the neck stud.
Are Legos reliable?
Throughout the LEGO Groups history, people have trusted us to provide safe, high-quality products that meet, and often exceed, toy safety standard around the world. Any new material we use is only approved after a rigorous safety assessment based on the highest standards.
Did LEGO Sue LEPIN?
The popular toys brand LEGO recently won a major intellectual property lawsuit against a huge counterfeiter LEPIN in China. LEGO was recognized as a well-known mark by the Beijing High People’s Court in 2007.
Do all LEGO pieces say LEGO on them?
There are no LEGO parts with studs that have no logo on them. The hollow versions of studs which are on technic bricks and many other bricks have the Lego logo printed on the insides.
Who is LEGO’s biggest competitor?
What is a counterfeit Legos?
STACEY VANEK SMITH, BYLINE: Tom had bought what turned out to be a knockoff Lego set, a counterfeit. On their own, Legos are just these little plastic bricks. You can see why it would be tempting to make counterfeits.
Are discontinued Legos worth anything?
Lego Fans Tricked By Counterfeit Kits Discontinued Lego sets can be worth a lot of money. Counterfeit Lego kits, made illegally in China, are scamming collectors. Discontinued Lego sets can be worth a lot of money. Counterfeit Lego kits, made illegally in China, are scamming collectors. Legos are more than a toy.
Why do people still buy fake Lego sets?
Buyers are also happy because of the cheap prices and comparable quality to LEGO. They can’t afford “real” LEGO sets, so they are glad to buy the comparable fake ones. And of course sellers are happy. The only parties who loose out on this arrangement is The LEGO Group, and real LEGO fans. It is up to LEGO to protect itself.
Do you think Lego is overpriced?
I despise inferior brands. However there is a reality that Lego is overpriced. If they priced lower, but maintained quality, counterfeiting will diminish as there is less money to be made out of counterfeiting. For Lego, assuming a set costs $20 to produce in raw materials , R&D etc.