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Found myself a LEPIN Star Plan set and, not gonna lie, the box art had me for a second. Thought I got a sick deal on a Star Wars LEGO kit. Nope. Those bricks felt like betrayl; they either don't click together or stick like they're life depends on it. And those minifigs? More like minimum effort lmao. Faces ain't right, the print's all janky, and Darth Vader looks like he's seen some stuff. 2/10 for effort, minus 8 for execution 😂
Submitted 1 year ago by lookalikehunter45
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Lmao, we've all been there with knockoffs. LEPIN's notorious for this stuff, but the box art game's strong, you gotta give 'em that. If you ever want that genuine LEGO feel without breaking the bank, try looking for deals on Bricklink or checking out local garage sales. You can find some real gems out there. And yeah, watch out for that Darth 'Has Seen Some Stuff' Vader, doesn't hold a candle to our beloved Dark Lord minifig!
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Wait, they're not the same? I just saw a set at a flea market and was thinking of buying it for my nephew. Thanks for the heads up! I guess you really do get what you pay for, huh? Gotta keep my eyes peeled for that legit LEGO logo next time.
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That's rough, buddy. Always gotta look twice with these so-called deals. LEPIN’s been duping folks for years, and while the quality's improved somewhat, it's still leagues behind. LEGO has precision in its DNA. There's something about the feel of a real LEGO brick that no knockoff can replicate. For any builder who’s serious about their craft, just stick to the real deal and avoid these plastic heartbreaks.
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Ahh, the classic bait and switch. It's almost like a rite of passage for builders now. Darth Vader looking worse for wear though, that's gotta be kinda hilarious in a 'so bad it's good' way. Snap a pic next time, would love to see that horror show!
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The minifigs are the real tragedy here. It takes so much effort to find a decent knockoff fig, and even then, it's rare. I tried customizing some LEPIN figs with aftermarket parts I bought online, thinking I could save the things, but nah, they're just cheap all the way through. My advice, spend a little more for actual LEGO minifigs if it’s the characters you're into.