This is terrifying but I need to share with you guys. Exact 100% Lego imitation of Minecraft set number 21102, 21105, 21106 and 21107 (with Lego marking on their parts and packaging) are spotted on Taobao.
Personally I'm okay with other brands (Sheng Yuan, Decool, etc) issuing same minifigures and lego set (Lego look-alike) but without Lego marking all over their bricks. Reason? Because i know it's imitation and i'm willing to pay for it. But not this one! This 100% copy with Lego marking is unacceptable because they clearly want to deceive buyer.
The following images are not mine. I got them from http://www.chinalug.com/
I feel so uncomfortable buying Lego set online now, especially from seller originated from Asia. Please do not get me wrong. I'm from Malaysia, part of Asia too. I used to trust their listing on taobao/aliexpress. If the item listed has these wording: "lego look-alike", "lego copy", "lego compatible" and the price is super cheap, i know it's imitation and i know what to expect. What i'm afraid now is i pay price for an original set but what i get is the imitation =(.
Here's a summary of the difference that you can spot:
1) Printed image/wording is a little rough on fake box.
2) Lego logo (the black lines) printed is thicker and bolder on original set.
3) Lego use 2 square sticker with black lines in the middle and some numbers to seal the set. While the fake use one round shape sticker.
4) Copyright mark "C" on original Lego parts has a bit Italic font style.
5) Quality of the bricks - especially the stud and hole.
6) Printed colour of the instructions is darker on fake set.
How about you guys, what else can you spot from the above images?
