Testing AliExpress Fake Lego | Modular Detective’s Office Review
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- čas přidán 15. 04. 2024
- Welcome to my channel! In this video, I once again dive into the world of AliExpress fake Lego bricks as I review and build the iconic Modular Detective’s Office set. Join me on this adventure as I explore the quality, compatibility, and overall experience of these knockoff bricks compared to the original.
From unboxing to completion, witness firsthand whether these affordable alternatives can measure up to the real deal. Whether you're a Lego enthusiast or just curious about the world of counterfeit bricks, this video has something for everyone.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Lego reviews, builds, and adventures! Let's dive into the world of fake Lego and see what surprises await us.
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Those minifigures will haunt my dreams...
I just picked up a used lego version of this for $240 that was only missing the mirror, which I found for $2.
That’s a great score!
That’s pretty decent. The minifigures are pretty bad, but it’s only the faces so I might just buy new heads. I’m happy for the fake product for a fraction of the price.
This is what I hate about Lego. An EOL product will never come back.
I am happy with the fake corner garage. It mitght not be popular but I really like the corner style, I put some Cobi cars in front of it
I just made my 1st AliExpress fake lego modular purchase a few days ago and it was the detectives office. I am so excited to get it and see how it turns out. Can't wait to see your city come together
Thanks so much!! I can’t wait to properly get the city under construction. I hope you enjoy your modular and have a great day!!
The heads bothered me initially after I got the Parisian Restaurant but I must admit that they’ve grown on me. They are endearing in a creepy way.
I’m starting to share a similar stance on the matter😂
Can’t wait to see your city! And thanks for sharing again your experience with AliExpress… like you I’m gathering some sets here and there. Have a nice day!
Thanks so much for watching. City video is next week. Just need more roadplates😂😂. Have a good day too!!
Well done on the step up in your video quality, I really appreciate things like that. I'm really tempted to get this set, even though I am not a Modular collector normally, a lot of people love it and I can see why.
I built a different Ali Express set a couple of weeks ago, and it came with a bag of 'extra' pieces, which I think were the ones that were most likely to be missing from the other bags. They anticipated the possibility that their packing might be incomplete. I like that. Also the final build itself was fantastic.
Yeah I love Modular’s, can’t believe as a lifelong Lego fan I only just found out about them. What sets do you normally collect? Would be interesting to hear your experience. Have a fantastic day!!
Hey hey
I just built the Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters. One of the baseplates had a slight bend, which I sorted out by heating it over the gas hob. Then p, when the two baseplates joined together, they were bent as a donkeys hind leg, then flattened out completely once I started building after applying all the tiles!
My biggest gripe was that none of the 50+ bags were numbered… it was a nightmare! Thank god for all my empty ice cream containers and litre size yoghurt pots 😂
Your Detectives Office is superb! And it’s just like the LEGO original. There’s an alleyway in the Green Grocer set which takes you to the stairs to the upper levels and mail boxes.
I have the LEGO version of the detectives office, thankfully I purchased it when it was still available through LEGO!
As I’ve said previously. I feel no guilt with buying these knock-off versions of retired sets. I can’t afford the retired sets so these are a good alternative!
Next for me is the Monster Hunters haunted house, also from AliExpress…
Wow, I’ve considering the ghostbusters set for a while. I love it, so hearing that might mean a purchase.
50 bags is CRAZY!! I don’t know if I could go through with that.
So, should I buy the green grocer to put behind it? I’m a bit confused.
Thanks so much for watching again, always appreciate your support! Have a great day!! :)
I would say this. Look real close before opening all the bags. I bought ninjago city gardens and thought there wasn’t numbers on the bags. About halfway through emptying all the bags and separating I saw the tiny numbers on the bags.
It looks good I’m thinking of buying some
Go for it!!!!
In the last two months I have ordered the police station, the bookstore and the brick bank from Aliexpress. Cheap, well packaged, good brick quality and good instructions and never a part was missing! Price approx. EUR 70-75,-- per model. It's a great alternative to the Lego models, as they just stand around anyway and don't get played with in my house. Only the figures are sometimes better and sometimes worse (prints and movement of the arms/legs), but they can be replaced cheaply. I will certainly order more models ;-)
So happy to hear you’ve had a good experience. That’s why I make my videos and I just want people to have the chance to build. Figures can be hit and miss, but generally acceptable. Have a good day!!
What store did you buy the police station for, it’s my favorite modular and I’m looking for a cheaper way to get it
@@dinkusgames Unfortunately, the store went out of business a few weeks ago. But if you search for "Lego Modular Buildings", you'll find plenty of suppliers. I have now ordered from various suppliers. My conclusion: The Brick quality is very good everywhere, the figures are better or worse depending on the year of release of the Buidling. e.g. police, boutique hotel and jazz club are great, brick bank or the detective agency are rather bad (the classic Lego faces are printed too big, I swapped them for original Lego heads, I couldn't look at them. haha
Ha! I’m building an Ali Express Detective Office right now, probably from the same site ($10-20 cheaper than others, no reviews)! My base plate was dorked up pretty badly, so I decided to use a LEGO one. Otherwise, so far the build has been fine, though it feels like the quality is somehow slightly inferior to the Diner I built last month.
I often use a real Lego baseplate when I need too. It’s annoying but it makes it a perfect build because the bricks are normally all great
Yo man, thanks for doing this video, don’t listen to the other Lego fanboy who is hating on you, I just bought an AliExpress version of the Optimus Prime Lego set. Really excited for it, looking forward to more of your videos :)
Thanks so much man, really appreciate the comment. Have a great day!!
I have bout several sets from alie express and the base plates are a constant issue. But it is something I can deal with due to it being so much cheaper. If it’s real bad I’ll just buy a new baseplate.
Yeah that’s pretty much my plan. I find I need a real one for corner builds but for the normal Modular’s I can get away with the one supplied
Is this lead free plastic?
Honestly I’m not sure. I’d think so, but I can’t find any information about them to know for sure
I know it fake cheap building bricks I can't believe it dont come in a box
It's just cheap rubbish, that's why
Some of them have came in a box for me in the past but the bag doesn’t normally have any negative effect
I have gotten boxes off Temu and Aliexpress for unique brick designs. But if it's a knockoff of a LEGO set they tend not to send a box to avoid the inspectors
Who makes the fake lego? Midnight production at the China factory?
I’m not sure I could never find the information but it is a possibility
Stop perpetuating nonsense
Also reported for: Misleading
For those that like to do online, I use the Lego online directions and the majority of the time they work great. Stairs are usually different
I’ve done that a few times. The colours are better and clearer that way but it drains battery easy.
@@BallisticBricks42 Yea, that is the downside. My ipad drains in a a few hours. On the good side, it keeps me from spending the entire day on building and forces me to go get other stuff done. LOL
@BadassBusinessOwners True!!
If you watch jus from the shoulders up on the timelapse, it looks like some DNB video or something
Lego Nightclub coming up next?
@@BallisticBricks42 Challenge, build it with what you have using your own skills.
Allowed: your whole lego collection, reference images, videos, help from others ( It can include the loaning of bricks, but must not be bricks brought specifically for this build through external means)
Not allowed: Purchase of anything
If I figure out how to send you a picture on here, I will do the same.
Maybe make this a community challenge? Throw in some pictures at the end, call a vote?
Extra points if you include some good drum and bass on your night club timelapse that matches up to you.
I love the work man, keep it up!
@@lewisgouldsmith8878 Wow, I might try but never been the most talented with bricks. Thanks for the suggestion!
@BallisticBricks42 it's all good brother. I haven't properly built any type of building since I was a kid. I look forward to the next video
@@lewisgouldsmith8878 I really appreciate that
Avengers tower bootleg pls
I’ll think about it! Thanks for the suggestion!!
can you give me the link?
Message me on instagram on the same name and I can send you it
@@BallisticBricks42 👍
if I wasn't watching this video and I see this brick modular I would know this modular isn't a Legos just looking at it. I see better cheaper Lego sets
Cheaper alternatives can be a lot better!
Awesome as always. I had my 2 come through today. At a quick glance not too bad. Other than 1 of the baseplates rubbish. Got the daily bugle and sanctum. Will send unpics if on Instagram
I’d love to see them. I love both of those sets and my real versions of those, but I’m sure I could fight an alternate build or soemthing so would be a lot of fun to do again. Thanks for watching! Have a great day!!
@@BallisticBricks42 u got a Instagram?
I'm reporting every video as Spam/Misleading
Good for you?
@@BallisticBricks42
Yes because that will weaken your channel, built on monetising fake Lego.
@@langserv So you want to weaken a small creator which makes no benefit to you? If you’re a Lego purist that’s okay but you don’t have to force everyone else to be
@@BallisticBricks42
You have a channel with 370 subs that you are trying to grow and get money from
@@BallisticBricks42
You are doing that with fake Lego and supporting communist China as well