Two separate things here, first I am surprised at how many people post pictures on Insta and FB of their "FLego", that's what they call it, fake lego builds. There is an amazing MOC that requires 2 1/2 Rivendell that I was looking at building, but even if not buying the minifigures you are looking at $1K if buying Lego.  Also, the Titanic seems to be a big target for fake Lego and most of the UCS SW ships. I haven't looked at this in years so had no idea how prolific it had become. Quality with numbered bags seems to be way up based on reviews and prices are way down with new "official" stores offering purchase options in the USA. Printed instructions and even real "Lego" boxes. These are still stolen IP, knockoffs but not sure what percentage of the market share goes to them versus official Lego sets. 

 

Second, Brick Artisan the #2 ranked MOC builder on Rebrickable and BL designer reviewed a new to me building block company,  so I thought if it was good enough for him I would give them a try since they are sold on Amazon. These are all original designs not stolen IP that come in boxes better than Lego and include some very unique elements that lego does not produce. I just did a cheap trial set, The Newsstand, for $28.50 and it includes a light kit. I have never built a Lego set with a light kit only light bricks and on this one it is totally integrated into the build so that nothing is visible. All very nice high quality printed parts and a horrible minifigure. The fit and finish was very good with no missing pieces and they do have a parts replacement option although I did not have to use it. The tolerances are so good that the clutch power is so strong that parts are difficult to separate which can be a bad thing. 

I was thinking about picking up the Farmers Market and Lakeside Cottage but not sure if I want to spend more money on this line.

 

ETA: Oh, I left out the best thing. Name of this company is: Funwhole!

 

Edited March 26, 20241 yr by Pseudoty

6 hours ago, Thanos75 said:

I have a good buddy in our Lousiana Lego group that really likes many of the " Alternative " brand modular sets. He gives me the instructions for the ones I like and I just make them out of Lego.

People over on funwholepicker are not gonna be happy for stealing funwhole IP

3 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

 

On another note, who built it first?

 

https://www.amazon.com/PANTASY-Building-Multiple-Gameplay-Collectible-Quality/dp/B0D4Q2V1VP/ref=sr_1_1?

The most intriguing set yet from them to me. Really hits the nostalgic factor and wow is it accurate but a bit expensive for non lego at 80 for 892 pieces. Is there a review?

1 hour ago, Bricklectic said:

The most intriguing set yet from them to me. Really hits the nostalgic factor and wow is it accurate but a bit expensive for non lego at 80 for 892 pieces. Is there a review?

Not yet it just came out yesterday but you get 10% off. The Lego version with the exclusive minifigures comes out this fall. Wait for the review and 15% off promo code. 
 

 

On 6/19/2024 at 9:38 AM, Bricklectic said:

The most intriguing set yet from them to me. Really hits the nostalgic factor and wow is it accurate but a bit expensive for non lego at 80 for 892 pieces. Is there a review?

 

15% off code JASONGUMBALL don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe 😝

 

 

Yeah, this now, I’m floored 🤣

 

 

On 6/26/2024 at 7:09 PM, Pseudoty said:

 

15% off code JASONGUMBALL don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe 😝

 

 

Product page is showing a $10 coupon for me and the 15% promo you listed combine bringing it to $58.  I'll give it a shot at that price.  

7 hours ago, BRIX23 said:

Product page is showing a $10 coupon for me and the 15% promo you listed combine bringing it to $58.  I'll give it a shot at that price.  

Thanks. I grabbed one as well. Get building for a chance to get it for free. 

Available July 15th the first of 3 modulars they are putting out this year. 

1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

Available July 15th the first of 3 modulars they are putting out this year. 

Very nice set......Under/Over $299.99?

On 7/6/2024 at 3:36 PM, mlc3423 said:

Very nice set......Under/Over $299.99?

No price shown yet…

https://www.funwhole.com/products/antique-store-antique-co-officially-available-on-july-19?_pos=2&_sid=44ba264ab&_ss=r

 

I am working on the Gum ball machine.  

 

3 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

I am working on the Gum ball machine.  

Right behind you!  Mine was delivered today.

On 7/6/2024 at 3:36 PM, mlc3423 said:

Very nice set......Under/Over $299.99?

 

Around $160 on Amazon before stackable discounts per the rep that also sent me some discount codes good through tomorrow on retiring sets on their website:

1. Jungle Ruins Temple (43% off)：TEMPLE43

2. Jack and the Beanstalk (43% off)：JACK43

3. Lighthouse of Alexandria (33% off)：ALEX33

4. Castle on the Cliff (32% off)：CASTLE32

5. Farm Tractor (19% off)：TRACTOR19

 

 

7 minutes ago, raindog said:

Right behind you!  Mine was delivered today.

When you do open it let me know how the flat gold tiles in bag 2 look mine are all swirled. 

About the same.

Is the Funwhole brand as good quality-wise as Pantasy?

31 minutes ago, BrickStanley74 said:

Is the Funwhole brand as good quality-wise as Pantasy?

I have only built the newsstand so far and her is my mini review of it posted back in March:

These are all original designs not stolen IP that come in boxes better than Lego and include some very unique elements that lego does not produce. I just did a cheap trial set, The Newsstand, for $28.50 and it includes a light kit. I have never built a Lego set with a light kit only light bricks and on this one it is totally integrated into the build so that nothing is visible. All very nice high quality printed parts and a horrible minifigure. The fit and finish was very good with no missing pieces and they do have a parts replacement option although I did not have to use it. The tolerances are so good that the clutch power is so strong that parts are difficult to separate which can be a bad thing. 

I was thinking about picking up the Farmers Market and Lakeside Cottage but not sure if I want to spend more money on this line.

Update: I did pickup the other 2 sets from Amazon along with a farmer truck that goes with the market because they had 25% off plus 10% off and had a GWP promo that I received a lighted minifigure set limited to 200 units, but have not built them yet. 

30 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

I have only built the newsstand so far and her is my mini review of it posted back in March:

These are all original designs not stolen IP that come in boxes better than Lego and include some very unique elements that lego does not produce. I just did a cheap trial set, The Newsstand, for $28.50 and it includes a light kit. I have never built a Lego set with a light kit only light bricks and on this one it is totally integrated into the build so that nothing is visible. All very nice high quality printed parts and a horrible minifigure. The fit and finish was very good with no missing pieces and they do have a parts replacement option although I did not have to use it. The tolerances are so good that the clutch power is so strong that parts are difficult to separate which can be a bad thing. 

I was thinking about picking up the Farmers Market and Lakeside Cottage but not sure if I want to spend more money on this line.

Update: I did pickup the other 2 sets from Amazon along with a farmer truck that goes with the market because they had 25% off plus 10% off and had a GWP promo that I received a lighted minifigure set limited to 200 units, but have not built them yet. 

Wow, awesome. Sounds just as good as, if not better than Pantasy then! I've just finished building their Sherlock Holmes set over the weekend, and it was pretty incredible to be honest lol

Finished the Pantasy Retro Gumball Machine and it is definitely worth the $58. No missing pieces, no stickers, numbered bags, good build with a great assortment of parts. The only negatives would be the swirls in the previous posted pic on the flat gold tiles which aren’t even seen in the finished build so not sure why they were used instead of just grey or white, the instructions element placement is very hard to see outlined in a fine line of green and perhaps they could have included more capsules to fill the clear dome which although being packaged seperatly still had some minor scuffing. 
 

I didn’t do the mini builds to fill the capsules yet, those are in 2 bags #6 because I will probably either fill it with large gumballs or put Lego minifigures in the capsules will see another day. 
 

If I told you this was a $100 Lego set because of the huge dome elements and all of the gold and silver lacquered elements but you could get it for $80 you would be thrilled. 
 

Build 7

Play 7

Display 8

Value 9

ETA: not pictured is you build a little toy shop with its own micro gumball machine in it and I guess with that and all of the micro builds to go in the capsules the play for a kid could be a 8 or even a 9  

 

Edited July 9, 20241 yr by Pseudoty

There are all these micro build toys and/or fortunes to go in the capsules.  

Edited July 9, 20241 yr by Pseudoty

July 19th $144 after promo code:

 

 

I never saw this lady before and found her classic English hard to understand at times but she has some good critiques of the set which is down to $128. Also at the end she has pictures of the next 3 modulars they are doing: bookshop, skate shop and theater. 
 

 

I'd dearly love to hear her and Brick Clicker get into an argument.

3 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

found her classic English hard to understand at times

I'd dearly love to hear her and Brick Clicker get into an argument.

Well today is my lucky day 🤣

 

2 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

Well today is my lucky day 🤣

 

after all those coupons lol

19 minutes ago, Bricklectic said:

after all those coupons lol

I know I said Wow and thanks but any way I can have the Sherlock Homes modular instead of the refund 😆

Congrats 👍🏼