wickedlemon

I'm not holding my breath. Most of the sets I want seem to have gone up in price over the last few weeks, only for the 11.11 discount to bring them down to normal. The last big event on Aliexpress was a joke. Nearly half my orders were cancelled for 'suspicious seller activity'.

Could be a blessing if companies are forced to stop making endless copies of Lego and concentrate more on 'alternative' characters, which I think is what most of us like. I hope the people they charge with enforcing this have their Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe handy.

The hose would never stay bent without wire.

I've emailed the seller I bought the Ant-man OK set from and asked if they will be getting OK1022 in. Maybe if lots of people ask it'll show up.

Interesting Hulkbuster. Why is this not on ali? I know. The sellers read this thread and have seen all the 'no more AOU figures' posts!

You'll probably find it varies from wave to wave - there are plenty of real photos about. Some are a little iffy, some are ok. They're certainly not truly awful (IQ Bricks anyone?) Depends whether it's being played with (occasional loose joints) or you're just going to display it. Since a lot of the new figures are up for sale as individual figs, just buy one. It's only $1.

I did the stretchy arms on mine too. Use Lego 4mm blue pneumatic hose.

I'm happy with them.

Calling it 'Dark Defender' doesn't mark it any more legitimate, in fact it implies they know the release isn't. Likenesses are copyrighted as much as names.

A fully licensed one? Or are we just talking shades of grey?

No they're not. Look closely at the shields.What's wrong? The figures are actually ok.

These? http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mr-Bean-The-Animated-Series-6pcs-lot-Building-Brick-Blocks-Minifigure-Education-Classic-Children-Toys-Compatible/32472349803.html I don't know how I've resisted buying them this long

Asia is one of Lego's biggest growth markets, so bootlegs can't be doing them much harm. I wonder how many people actually start buying Lego after cutting their teeth on bootlegs. They may actually help.

Bootlegs, kids and health issues: I just got sent this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEs6iJYhyp8 It's a small sample using a home kit, but certainly dispels the myth that all cheap products from China contain lead.

Really? I think this is about the only thread I post in! Is it this thread or is there a problem throughout the site? (This post didn't add to my count)

Thanks. That's a lot cheaper than any AE seller.

Thanks!

Now we have some nice pics (thanks!) anyone want to take a stab at naming them all?

The SY188 Future Foundation Spider-man has those bits. That's a cool video. I didn't see Lego signs on any of those stalls and they managed to interview just one guy who nailed it. I wish I knew where the Brick Show bought their fakes for 10 cents. What it missed in facts it made up for with rabid AFOL enthusiasm.

You've answered yourself to some extent. What do Rolex and Gucci have in common? They are overpriced, premium products sold to people with more money than sense. Lego, in the toy market, have set themselves up as a premium brand. Their profits and profit margins are higher than any other toy company. They realise that chasing affluent middle-aged men as collectors is more profitable than just creating toys for children. As a parent I can't afford to pay £100 for a Lego set because it's the only way to get one exclusive figure my son would like. It's a shame people don't frown upon corporate greed half as much as they do copyright infringement and IP theft.

I got the OK Ant-Man set and it's fine.

Enjoy the fame! I'll get you to sign the box for me.

Got my £10 Avengers Tower arrive today. It tool a lot of arguing with the seller who was trying to get me to pay more but I guess they got fed up of me

That's Kid Flash's alternative face. The other side is more normal

Only odd thing is the Blue Lantern Flash has front print on back and front. Not sure if they're all like this.