Chinese Building Blocks vs. LEGO: How Big is the Gap? How to make a comeback with Chinese building blocks?

In recent years, Chinese building block brands have risen rapidly, from the initial “imitators” gradually growing into competitors with independent innovation capabilities. Many people will ask: how big is the gap between Chinese building blocks and LEGO? In fact, the gap is rapidly narrowing, and even in some areas, Chinese building blocks have already realized beyond.

Design and creativity: from “following” to “surpassing”

As the benchmark of the building block industry, LEGO has a deep IP reserve and a mature design system. However, Chinese building block brands have made rapid progress in original design in recent years, not only launching a large number of national trend themes (such as the Forbidden City, aerospace, mecha, etc.), but also making breakthroughs in structural innovation. For example, the dynamic mechanical structure, lighting components, and movable design of some domestic blocks are even more playable than LEGO.

Quality and feel: the gap is narrowing 

In the past, Chinese blocks were often criticized for their “tight feel” and “large tolerances”, but today, the accuracy of many of the top brands' blocks is close to LEGO's level, and some of the high quality bricks (high-quality parts) are even comparable to LEGO's. Improvements in ABS materials and mold precision have greatly optimized the building experience. Improvements in ABS material and mold precision have greatly optimized the building experience of Chinese blocks.

Value for money: an area of strength for Chinese building blocks

LEGO's higher pricing stems mainly from brand premiums and IP licensing costs. In contrast, Chinese blocks are more cost-effective. The same budget can buy a richer set that even includes dynamic components such as motors and remote controls, allowing players to experience the fun of MOC (My Own Creation) at a lower cost. And, we've created a different kind of building block experience - the Dynamic Building Block Engine! The block engine is different from the general metal engine, is a fusion of the engine and blocks, the current main component is the block (ABS material) plus the power components, both of which together make up the dynamic small particles of the block moc set. Usually based on real-life models designed and modified to simulate real engine operation, relatively low threshold, higher playability.

Innovative play: breakthroughs in dynamic building blocks

LEGO has excelled in the Technic series, but Chinese blocks have made rapid progress in recent years in terms of dynamic mechanics, power packs, and programmed blocks. For example, some Chinese blocks have been able to realize advanced functions such as remote control, programming, and light linkage, expanding the playability of the blocks.

EngineDIYShop: When building blocks meet engine, opening up a new way of creative play!

In the innovative wave of Chinese building blocks, EngineDIYShop brings a different kind of building block experience - dynamic building block engine!

Why choose our block engine?

✅ High simulation - based on real engine structure design, piston, crankshaft, gear linkage, simulating real engine operation!

✅ Free DIY assembly - modular design, support a variety of ways to put together, stimulate creativity!

✅ Power components support - with the motor, let the block engine “live”, dynamic operation is more sensational!

✅ ABS blocks + power system - unlike traditional metal models, the threshold is lower and more interesting!

✅ Teaching and fun - suitable for technology enthusiasts, machinery fans, parent-child interaction, learning engineering principles in the building blocks!

Who is it for?

Mechanical enthusiasts - assemble a “moving” engine with your own hands!

Block players - break through the static building, experience the dynamic MOC!

Parent-child interaction - explore the mystery of machinery with your children!

Creative people - modification, upgrading, to create exclusive power model!

Conclusion: The future of Chinese building blocks is promising

The gap between Chinese building blocks and LEGO is narrowing rapidly, and even in terms of dynamic machinery, cost-effective, localized design, etc. EngineDIYShop's block engine is a representative of China's innovative power of Chinese building blocks - letting building blocks no longer just be static toys, but engineering art that can be “moved”! The engine of EngineDIYShop is the representative of the innovative power of domestic blocks, which makes the blocks not only static toys, but also engineering art that can “move”!

 Come to EngineDIYShop and start your dynamic block journey!