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

Complete with hooker!
"How many hours do you want the room, Mr.Smith?"

 

All they need now is a music brick playing this on the jukebox:
 

 

 

Edited January 3, 20251 yr by raindog

3 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

 

This is actually pretty cool.  

FunWhole Motel… 🤔 

Everybody knows the famous Route 00

I love it!  I've already ordered mine.  However, for those confused by my remarks above, around here (Alabama) a motel like that one is full of hookers and drug addicts.  And yes, you can stay in them by the hour, not the day.  I found it to be the same in many parts of California.  And yes, I know that there are plenty of legitimate motels on Route 66.  I was just having a little fun.

2 hours ago, raindog said:

I love it!  I've already ordered mine.  However, for those confused by my remarks above, around here (Alabama) a motel like that one is full of hookers and drug addicts.  And yes, you can stay in them by the hour, not the day.  I found it to be the same in many parts of California.  And yes, I know that there are plenty of legitimate motels on Route 66.  I was just having a little fun.

I don't think you have to explain the idea of seedy motels and hourly workers. Any retirees feigning "confusion" probably just have a gf that also browses BP

On 1/3/2025 at 4:49 PM, Pseudoty said:

 

 

Groovy vibes, man. I can dig it.

1604 pieces for around $100

 

 

This one looks good. 2654 pieces, with lights and no stickers for $123

https://www.amazon.com/FUNWHOLE-Factory-Lighting-Building-Bricks/dp/B0DW3WPT15/ref=sr_1_3?

 

 

 

Oh, and they changed their name to LumiBricks, but they will always be FunWhole to me. 

Lumibricks better but not great.

In light of current events maybe   54%MoreBrick$

Edited April 7, 2025Apr 7 by Bricklectic

9 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

Oh, and they changed their name to LumiBricks, but they will always be FunWhole to me. 

You can take the Fun out of Bricks but no one can take the Thumb out of FunWhole.

 

 

Rather snazzy and.... is that Mr. Gold?