Nifeliz Big Boy Locomotive, Articulated Steam Locomotive Building Block Set, Legendary Steam Train Display Kit for Gift Giving (1,818 Pieces)

This was a fantastic build. I have been recommending it for other friends. While it’s a little bit more complicated than Lego, it’s nothing that an adult can’t figure out. The packages don’t exactly label themselves in order, for example, you might get a package that says part one, but in four different packages and each numbered package doesn't always lineup with what the manual says. Even still, it’s not that complicated to figure out and make sure to use the boxes that it comes with to sort items. I’ve been looking for an alternative to Legos and was nervous about getting this, but since getting this package, I’m definitely getting another one. I’ve recommended it to friends, so if you’re looking for an alternative that’s cheaper but also just as fun to build, this is what you want.

As a long time fan of Lego, especially large builds, I was worried this one would not meet my high expectations. While there were a few small issues this set is 100% not to be missed if you like steam locomotives or trains. Such a fun build, amazing set, it's huge, good level of challenge and I'm surprised at the originality of the set too. First the pain points: it's not Lego. You knew that. And while this never actually deters from the set, the overall level of polish is close but there there. Larger plates, sequentially assembled, fit a little off and tend to bow over the length. This was especially prevalent in the first chapter of this build: the huge track base. But once built it's fine and there was no issue. The instructions are really well done though not quite as intuitive as Lego. Some of the slightly more complex sib assemblies are not shown complete after the sub assembly before movin to the next step. The long one-off pieces (hydraulic hoses and pipes that span the length of the boiler and wheelbase) are not quite the right length. While good they are not too short, I will get around to cutting them eventually as two are slightly too long. The design in terms of construction order is good, there were some steps that would have been better with an editor or two testing the build before final release though as the instructions could have been clearer. One glaring example is when putting the main drive wheel linkages on the drive wheels, it's not overly obvious that the orientation of the wheels matters a great deal. But if the wheels are in the wrong position with respect to left vs right side of the engine, it matters and the drive linkages fall out when. The wheels turn. This was fun for me though as I was able to find the very minor detail in the instructions that I missed and backtrack and correct it. Still, official Lego instructions call out these issues to make sure the user is aware the tiny details matter. Also ... The stickers were a pain I separate from the backing. Nothing a razer blade and patience couldn't fix in the end.... But I never had problems with the backing not releasing on Lego sets. These tiny the bugs aside, the set was as fun to build as any Lego set I've done. I just finished building the 1989 Batman Batmobile and Batwing as well as the Tumbler and this was just as fun and just as impressive as the end and $200 cheaper than each of those sets. The bags are amazing with the actual step range each bag covers (such as 1-15, 16-24, etc). This kept the large pile of spare pieces to a minimum which was easier to contain over several nights of building a little at a time. Also on this note was the inclusion of the cardboard trays for sorting pieces. What a great idea! This made building easy and straightforward. All in all, this set was a great buy. I will definitely look for this manufacturers other sets and hope the experience is consistent.

This particular set is a perfect example of the ridiculous price gouging from the name brand brick construction companies. This was extremely fun to build. I received it as a gift for Christmas 2024 and was immediately surprised and admittedly somewhat intimidated by it. The packaging is excellent and the instructions are clear and concise. The added bonus of four small folding boxes was a welcome addition. I advise using tape or staples to keep them together. There were no missing pieces!!! The fit of pieces was extraordinary and this made the whole process more enjoyable. Overall a great looking model considering the cost of competitors versions. The only negative I can offer is the inaccurate length of the four pieces of narrow tubing that run the length of the boiler. Normally wouldn't mind this but they are also mounting points for other pieces so I had to improvise in order to complete the build. Overall a super fun build. It took approximately 10 hours of intermittent work and I really enjoyed the process. I definitely recommend picking one of these up. Way to go Nifeliz!! Great product. I hope this review helps you in your decision.

Fun to build

جربت المنتج التركيب متعب يحتاج تركيز شديد بالإظافة إلى ان بعض القطع وصلت تالفة وبعض القطع قياساتها غير مناسبة وتحتاج لغراء حتى تثبت؛ هذي ابرز العيوب كشخص محب للتركيب وجربت منتجات عديدة يعتبر هذا المنتج مقارنة بغيرة من المنتجات من ناحية السعر جيد اما من ناحية الجودة فليست ممتازة "بل جيدة" للآن الليقو تتربع بدون منافس

以前より欲しかったブロックです。しっかりした包装と予定より速い着に感謝します。

Weer een heel mooie bouw werk ben je wel een tijdje mee bezig .

My 6 year old insisted on this despite it being not age appropriate. No regrets. The model has so many details - we’re both thrilled to discover it. Haven’t finished building it yet, project for good few weeks :) One part was faulty - such a wonderful customer service - we received a replacement with a kind little extra gift. It’s not Lego - but if you want to have the Big boy - Nifeliz will do just fine. Thank you