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

3 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

off putting

 

11 hours ago, Phil B said:

If this thread is going to evolve into the FunWhole fanclub, can we move those conversations to a separate thread so we can revert this thread back to its original topic?

I'm down to have a dedicated FunWhole thread ....just so I can say "welp, time to check out the FunWhole today."

 

8 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

Funwhole Fandom is very off putting to the Pantasy Lovers of the world...

 

We are lovers of Pantasys and FunWholes here, mate.

 

 

Alright to be fair and take this seriously (well, try to anyway), we do have dedicated threads for the likes of Kreo, Mega Bloks, and even McFarlane's construction set attempts. In a similar fashion what I have seen being offered from brands such as FunWhole and Pantasy elevate them to more than "another knockoff".

They use the basic building block principle as LEGO does. However, it is the builds themselves where they differentiate. They are not outright copying designs released by the LEGO company or its community as we have seen in the past from LeLe or Enlighten. And from various comments, the plastic quality seems good and consistent.

In short, FunWhole & Pantasy (perhaps a couple others I am skipping over) are competitors worthy of their own talking points. To bring everything back to the website, one should always stay abreast on the competition.

3 hours ago, TheOrcKing said:

one should always stay abreast on the competition.

I certainly can agree with that!

🫣

Ok, just one more for the weekend until Ed Mack returns to make the new section of the forum for Fun Whole Fandom, or perhaps we should wait until they unveil the new company name. 
 

 

14 hours ago, TheOrcKing said:

 ....just so I can say "welp, time to check out the FunWhole today."

🤫

1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

Ok, just one more for the weekend until Ed Mack returns to make the new section of the forum for Fun Whole Fandom, or perhaps we should wait until they unveil the new company name. 
 

 

 

Well, Ed Mack hasn't visited the forum for like 20 months...so we could be waiting a while for that. 🤣

Ha,  Ed Mack ,  who's that???  Think he was the founder of investorsell or something...

20 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

🫣

There is a sense of playful whimsy in their use of colors & photography reminding me of the Playmobil brand. Could also be their rounded style of minifigures seeming like a crossbreed between Lego & Playmobil.

 

18 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

Ok, just one more for the weekend until Ed Mack returns to make the new section of the forum for Fun Whole Fandom, or perhaps we should wait until they unveil the new company name. 

Change their name? Darn. Well, there goes my FunWhole....

 

On 11/9/2024 at 12:25 AM, raindog said:

I certainly can agree with that!
 

I am more of a Miss BumBum admirer, myself.

Weekend is over 😝

 

So "Street Fusion" is a theme or line.  I wasn't quite sure how to read that on the Chili Dog Van.

 

 

I've been waiting for this one to become available.  Just ordered mine on Amazon where they had a 25% off coupon, making the total $101.  I can't wait to build it.  Over 90 printed pieces!
 

 

Edited December 17, 20241 yr by raindog

3 hours ago, raindog said:

I've been waiting for this one to become available.  Just ordered mine on Amazon where they had a 25% off coupon, making the total $101.  I can't wait to build it.  Over 90 printed pieces!
 

 

And you get a free Xmas news stand for spending over $100. 
 

1. Exclusive to orders placed from 2024.12.12-12.20 on Amazon US & Amazon Canada:
$100+/CA$150+ Spend: Get the F9055-Christmas Newsstand for free.
$200+/CA$300+ Spend: Receive the F9032-Travel Trailer on us.
$300+/CA$400+ Spend: Score the F9041-Ski Lodge as a bonus.

Note: 
*Orders from our official site and Amazon EU do not qualify for this offer.

🛎️ Terms: To claim your free set, send your order number to Lucas via:
WhatsApp: +8615766027957
Email: [email protected]
Messenger: FUNWHOLE FacebooK

4 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

$100+/CA$150+ Spend: Get the F9055-Christmas Newsstand for free.

Cool, I didn't know this.  Where did you see this promotion?  I searched the FunWhole website and didn't see it.  Also, I'm a member of the FB group.

Just now, raindog said:

Cool, I didn't know this.  Where did you see this promotion?  I searched the FunWhole website and didn't see it.  Also, I'm a member of the FB group.

Instagram

6 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Instagram

Thanks.  Too many social media sources for a 64 year old man.  have you built the Record Shop?

46 minutes ago, raindog said:

Thanks.  Too many social media sources for a 64 year old man.  have you built the Record Shop?

No, I was looking at getting it and a some of their other new sets to reach the $300 threshold for the free ski lodge set which is $100 so a good GWP. I already have the XMAS New Stand. I am building the LEGO Botanical Gardens set and just over half way done and it might be my set of the year. Hope to finish this weekend and will post up.

Edited December 17, 20241 yr by Pseudoty

11 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

No, I was looking at getting it and a some of their other new sets to reach the $300 threshold for the free ski lodge set which is $100 so a good GWP. I already have the XMAS New Stand.

They have some nice looking sets. Couldn't help but notice as I was browsing though - are you modeling for them now, Thumb? 👍👀

6 minutes ago, tk79 said:

They have some nice looking sets. Couldn't help but notice as I was browsing though - are you modeling for them now, Thumb? 👍👀

 

those thumbs are much to young to be the original...

6 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

those thumbs are much to young to be the original...

You'd be amazed what they can do with a little hand makeup these days. Funwhole beauticians aren't the best paid in the business for nothing

7 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

those thumbs are much to young to be the original...

And boney 

Got a new Old West set.