Funwhole has announced the F9058, a new brick-built Record Store Modular Building with 198o pieces in sizes 25.5*25.5*36cm. Funwhole remains very active just two months before the end of the year. They have introduced some
CaDA C61503, a licensed 1:8 Mercedes AMG ONE technique set, previously only available from EU retailers, is now available from China. The CaDA C61503 is one of the most successful alternative car sets of recent
Funwhole F9040 & F9048 are new brick sets from their Medieval series, including a Forge and a Solider’s Training Ground. Funwhole is one of the activist alternative brick companies that has recently introduced or released
Mould King 11014, the yellow brick-built 11012 Roller Coaster from 2023, is now available in a new red version with 3646 pieces. In 2022, Lego released the 10303 yellow Roller Coaster. A few months later,
KBOX 10507 is a squeaky, colorful Fantasy Plaza modular building with 3140 JieStar pieces; here is a full review. Modular buildings, especially buildings that can be easily assembled to form a city, are a popular
November 5, 2024Comments Off on Funwhole F9058 Record Store Modular Building with 1980 pcs
Funwhole has announced the F9058, a new brick-built Record Store Modular Building with 198o pieces in sizes 25.5*25.5*36cm. Funwhole remains very active just two months before the end of the year. They have introduced some
October 14, 2024Comments Off on CaDA C61503 1:8 Mercedes AMG ONE technic set now available from China
CaDA C61503, a licensed 1:8 Mercedes AMG ONE technique set, previously only available from EU retailers, is now available from China. The CaDA C61503 is one of the most successful alternative car sets of recent
September 20, 2024Comments Off on Funwhole F9040 & F9048, two new medieval sets (Forge and Soldiers’ Training Ground)
Funwhole F9040 & F9048 are new brick sets from their Medieval series, including a Forge and a Solider’s Training Ground. Funwhole is one of the activist alternative brick companies that has recently introduced or released
September 20, 2024Comments Off on Mould King 11014, the 11012 Roller Coaster with 3646 pieces now in a red version
Mould King 11014, the yellow brick-built 11012 Roller Coaster from 2023, is now available in a new red version with 3646 pieces. In 2022, Lego released the 10303 yellow Roller Coaster. A few months later,
August 30, 2024Comments Off on Pantasy 86326, The Little Prince Star Castle with 3302 pieces
Pantasy has announced the 86326 The Little Prince Star Castle, a licensed set with 3302 pieces and a figure. Funwhole isn’t the only brand that’s super active with new sets. Panlos is also launching loads
August 30, 2024Comments Off on Funwhole F9036 Old West Freight Train with 1524 pieces
Funwhole has unveiled the F9036 West Freight Train set, which includes 1524 pieces, six mini-figures, and a lighting kit. With the F9039, Funwhole has already announced the Western Railway Station. But a train station also
August 30, 2024Comments Off on Funwhole F9039 Western Railway Station with 1974 pieces
Funwhole has announced the F9039 Western Railway Station with 1974 pieces, five mini-figures, and a lighting kit. Yes, you read it right. Funwhole is once again busy expanding its Western series. After the saloon (F9021)
July 30, 2024Comments Off on LEGO closes knockoff set factories in China due to brand protection, report resellers
According to Chinese resellers, LEGO has closed via authorities knockoff set factories in China due to the unauthorized use of its intellectual property. There are two areas in the alternative brick set world. Firstly, some
July 20, 2024Comments Off on Mould King 16057 Dome Botanical Garden Modular Building (3383 PCS)
Mould King released the 16057 set, a modular-style Dome Botanical Garden with 3383 pieces and a built-in lightning LED kit. Not only does Funwhole (Antique Shop, Coffee Bookstore,…) have new modular buildings in its portfolio,
September 3, 2024Comments Off on KBOX 10507 review, Fantasy Plaza modular building with 3140 pieces
KBOX 10507 is a squeaky, colorful Fantasy Plaza modular building with 3140 JieStar pieces; here is a full review. Modular buildings, especially buildings that can be easily assembled to form a city, are a popular
August 14, 2024Comments Off on INSOON 20117 review, a Coffee House à la Central Perk (1589 pcs)
INSOON 20117 review: a coffee house building with 1589 quality bricks and prints inspired by the Central Perk for an excellent price/brick price. Once again, I found a set on Amazon.de that I had never
August 10, 2024Comments Off on QLT YC-184 review, a Book Nook building (1194 pcs)
QLT YC-184 review: a cute book nook brick building out of 1194 LEGO-compatible pieces inspired by a city street corner. I again delved deep into the alternative Amazon.de brick world and found a tempting book
July 30, 2024Comments Off on Forange FC8515 review, Flower Shop mini house (561 pcs)
Forange FC8515 review: a colorful flower shop mini house with 561 pieces with pad prints in their Dream Cottage building series. Good news for fans of the Forange mini house series (Dream Cottage). Forange has
July 15, 2024Comments Off on Forange FC8504 review, dream cottage mini house (730 pcs)
Forange FC8504 review: a charming mini house with 730 pieces with pad prints in their Dream Cottage building series. Following the success of the FC8503 and FC8508, it’s time for the Forange Dream Cottage series
July 13, 2024Comments Off on Funwhole FH-9001 review, wood cabin building (2097PCS)
Funwhole FH-9001 review: a lovely brick-built wood cabin with 2097 pieces with an included LED system, no minifigures and prints but stickers. The Wood Cabin is one of the first Funwhole sets launched in 2022.
July 15, 2024Comments Off on Brick deals for Amazon Prime Day Summer 2024
Amazon.de has launched its summer 2-day Prime Day, including discounts on alternative sets; here are the brick deals. I ignore the LEGO deals here, as the website deals with the dark side of the brick,
March 13, 2024Comments Off on Barweer Spring Sale 2024, the brick deal highlights from the US warehouse
The Chinese brick shop Barweer has launched its Spring Sale 2024 with up to 47% OFF discounts on LEGO-compatible alternative sets in its US warehouse. There are many deals on brick sets. To give you
March 13, 2024Comments Off on Barweer Spring Sale 2024, the brick deal highlights from the EU Warehouse
The Chinese brick shop Barweer has launched its Spring Sale 2024 with up to 47% OFF discounts on alternative LEGO-compatible sets. There are many deals on brick sets. To give you the best overview, I
February 1, 2024Comments Off on Pantasy Food Truck – Retro Collection 85011, the reviews from YouTube
Pantasy has expanded its Retro Collection with a lovely, new Food Truck Set 85011 with 2196 pieces, but what are the reviews from the international YouTube sphere? In this section of Brick Anatomy, I focus