Alternative Brick Systems – More Variety, Same Creative Fun

Looking for an alternative to LEGO®? Many building-set brands make great models in their own style. But "brick" doesn't always mean the same thing. Some brands use the standard stud size and fit together with standard building bricks. Others use much smaller micro or mini blocks. And some kits that look like bricks are really snap-fit model kits. This guide explains which is which for the brands we sell, so you know what to expect before you buy.

Brands in our range that use standard-size bricks

These brands use the standard stud size and spacing. Their bricks fit standard building bricks, including LEGO®, so you can combine parts or add them to your own builds.

• MJI: mechanical and botanical sets built from ABS bricks that fit the standard brick system. What is MJI?
• Keeppley Pokémon building sets: standard-size bricks, from the small Family Planet Eeveelutions to large display sets. Keeppley Pokémon guide
• WANGE: architecture and display sets in standard-size bricks. What is WANGE?
• AREA-X: display sets that fit standard-size interlocking brick systems. What is AREA-X?
• DK and JIESTAR: selected sets use standard-size bricks. Check the product page.

Look for this line in the product description: "Fits standard building bricks (incl. LEGO®)." We only add it to sets where we have checked that it's true. If a product page doesn't say so, we haven't confirmed it yet. Feel free to ask us.

Brands that use micro or mini blocks

Micro and mini blocks are much smaller than standard bricks. They make very detailed models at a small scale, but they don't fit standard bricks (and usually don't fit each other either).

• LOZ: What is LOZ?
• Balody: What is Balody?
• YKO: What is YKO?
• Wonder Moon: What is Wonder Moon?
• CLC: What is CLC?
• MEKANSM: What is MEKANSM?
• Zhegao and PZX

Want to know more about building small? Read Microbricks: build big with the smallest bricks.

Blokees: model kits, not bricks

Blokees are snap-fit model kits. You build them from pre-shaped parts on runners, without glue, into poseable figures. They are not bricks and don't connect to building bricks. The same goes for Bandai model kits. What is Blokees?

Which one is right for you?

• Want to combine sets with bricks you already have? Choose a standard-size brand like MJI, Keeppley Pokémon, WANGE or AREA-X.
• Want a lot of detail in a small display piece? Micro or mini blocks are a great choice.
• Want a poseable figure? Go for Blokees model kits.

Still not sure? Compare the systems in Microbricks vs. standard bricks: which one is right for you?, or browse our full building sets range.

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