LEGO in AliExpress: How to buy these toys at the best price

Warning: in this article we are going to refer to building blocks as “LEGO”, given the fact that this words has become the usual term to refer to these kind of toys (its also the name used by AliExpress sellers, no matter the brand). We’d like to clarify right away that they're aren’t any sellers in AliExpress offering original LEGO building blocks, instead they have Chinese white label brands offering same quality a lot cheaper. Furthermore most of these products are compatible with original LEGO pieces. Just so you get an idea, the best two Chinese brands of construction blocks are LEPIN and DECOOL, with hundreds of products and collections at incredible prices. They are definitely worth taking a look at.

Now, let’s get started.

For all you LEGO lovers, AliExpress is one of the best platforms to get cheap LEGO pieces (white label building blocks compatible with LEGO). You will find thousands of references all over the platform, both for constructions and thematic figurines. It’s almost like a virtual toy store with incredible prices, a lot cheaper than official stores.

We’ve also received a lot of questions on how to find LEGO inspired by Star Wars or Marvel Super Heroes among others, so we’ll also be taking about how to the cheapest versions of these in the market.

Construction blocks in AliExpress (compatible with original LEGO)

If you are at all familiar with AliExpress you might have heard about the quality of the Chinese products it offers. Not only are these products great quality, they are almost the same as the originals. This is also the case for LEGO. Sellers don’t offer originals but they do have some pretty similar toys at incredible prices.

To find out which ones are compatible with original LEGO pieces, all you have to do is go to AliExpress and take a look at the ratings and comments left by previous costumers. These blocks can be used for both unique pieces or complement original LEGO ones . In fact, they look almost like LEGO ones, the main difference is the price. You can get two or three sets for what you would pay for one set in the official LEGO website or store.

You can get collections in AliExpress for 10-15-20 euros, depending on the model or shop. We’re talking prices you aren’t going to find anywhere. There are also some more expensive sets, for 30-40 euros, sets that go for almost double this price in other shops. However if what you are looking for is figurines or individual pieces, you can get them for little more than a euro, super affordable!

How do I find LEGO toys in AliExpress?

Finding these kinds of toys is super easy. All you have to do is type in these key words in the AliExpress search tab:

Building blocks compatible with lego

By using these words, you will find thousands of results and collections completely compatible with ORIGINAL lego pieces. Yet another way to find cheap construction blocks is to simply type the word lego in the AliExpress search tab.

AlixBlogger Advice: All you have to keep in mind is that, according to some customers, some individual pieces don’t come in boxes. Instead the come wrapped in other materials. If you need more information about your shipment, contact the seller directly to ask. And don’t forget to ask for pictures, it’s the best way to see exactly what you are getting!

LEGO collections available in AliExpress (yes, they have Star Wars)

If you are looking for thematic LEGO, here are some popular collections, such as Star Wars (a lot more now that the new movie is out) or Marvel, the heroes of the decade. Out of the brands making them, LEPIN is the best Chinese Lego brand, with incredible cheap collections.

Cheap LEGO toys inspired by Star Wars

Everybody is raving about the The Force Awakens, the latest installment of the Star Wars series. Their merchandise campaign is truly amazing and if you were looking to get the LEGO star wars collection, you are in luck. Furthermore, as you know, prices in AliExpress are really worthwhile. Take a look at their figurine catalogue here. You can buy a set of 8 characters for 8 euros! Plus, shipping is free and, considering how small the product is, you won’t be having any problems with customs.

Rather have a spaceship or war tank? We’ve also filtered the search for them, click here to see the complete catalogue. All you have to do is sort the list by prices to see how cheap they can be. We’ve compared them to the official website and boy is there a difference. You can get them for 20 euros in AliExpress, when they go for 60-80 in the LEGO store. Sounds pretty good does it not? Like we said you can spend the same money and get 2 or 3 sets. This is great news for both collectors and kids. Think about how happy they will be to have 2 presents instead of 1! 🙂

Other sought after figures. Each of the links will take you to their catalogue.

Cheap Marvel and superheroes

Another famous collection in AliExpress, known for its quality, is the Stan Lee Marvel one. These comic and movie characters are super popular. No wonder Chinese sellers are making so many Marvel LEGOS. Also, as to be expected, they are so much cheaper.

To sort all these references, we’ve put them into categories. If you want to find Marvel LEGO from the movie “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” click on the title. You will find separate figures, kits of 10/12 characters or the entire set of superheroes. To make the search even easier, we’ve selected all the Marvel characters available in AliExpress. All you have to do is click here.

Iron Man and Captain America are two of the main characters of this comic saga and also two of the most sought after among buyers. There’s also a category for the incredible Hulk. And, if you’d like to find other LEGO characters of the Marvel Universe, all you have to do si type in Lego+Marvel+the name of the superhero in the search tab. They might not have all of them, but we can assure you it’s still a good catalogue.

Lego Friends style construction blocks for girls in AliExpress

Finding cheap Lego Friends sets in AliExpress is pretty easy. You can find hotels, hairdressers, malls, planes, buses, Emma’s house, etc… However do keep in mind that the products inspired by Lego Friends you find in AliExpress are made by other brands. This being said, they are completely compatible with Lego originals.

With this acronyms you can find sets like the ones above: Building Block Friends.

Purchasing other LEGO in AliExpress

You might be interested in other collections than the ones mentioned above, so let’s take a look. Don’t forget the best way to find your favorite LEGO is to type in Lego + key words according to what you are looking for, in the search tab.