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

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 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.

Has been a fun and satisfying build. During one step I found I was missing a few pieces and couldn’t continue the build. I reached out to customer support and they were quick to resolve the issue and send me the missing pieces. Will probably buy from them again.

I went back and forth for a while on whether to try an off-brand set since I’m a big LEGO fan, especially when it comes to trains. In the end, I decided to give Nifeliz a shot—and overall, I’m glad I did. The finished model looks great and captures the detail I was hoping for. For the price, it delivers strong value. At roughly 3 cents per piece compared to LEGO’s average of around 8 cents per piece, it’s hard to ignore the cost difference. If Nifeliz bumped their price slightly—closer to 4–5 cents per piece—and invested that into refining quality control and materials, they could become a very serious competitor. There are a few areas that need improvement. The clutch power isn’t always consistent; some connections are extremely tight while others feel a bit loose. A few black pieces arrived with visible scuffing, and one 2x6 gray plate was slightly bent (though I was able to straighten it enough to use). The headlight element didn’t fit securely in its designated spot, so I had to use a small amount of adhesive to keep it in place. The handrails are made from flexible tubing, which works but feels less sturdy than rigid plastic would. The instructions were generally fine but could be clearer. Adding subtle highlighting around the parts being added in each step—similar to how LEGO does it—would make the build smoother. It would also be helpful if the manual included a full piece count for those interested in sourcing parts individually. Overall, the build was enjoyable and the final product looks excellent on display. With a few refinements to part quality, consistency, and instruction clarity, Nifeliz has the potential to stand right behind LEGO in the building block space. I’d definitely consider buying from them again.

Not a single missing piece. Great kit. Very well boxed, instructions are good, just pay attention to colors and similar looking parts. The only thing I would say could be improved is how the bags are numbered or not numbered. Would order this brand again

Great model. Really enjoyed putting it together.

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

First off, let me say I've been building with Lego since 1966 when a German friend sent me a box of Lego before Lego even launched in North America. Then my family had $1000's in Lego blocks and kits which have long been passed along to a younger family. I needed a hobby to keep me occupied in my old age and have come back to the brand so this is my Third Lego Life! What I've learned is Lego has put too much effort into movie brands and not enough into interesting builds. And the prices! OUCH!! I've been wondering about Nifeliz. The kits are certainly ones I would like to try and I finally decided to try out the Big Bad Boy! I paid $85 Canadian (after a $10 coupon) for a 1608 piece kit that is a very nice representation of the Big Bad Boy Locomotive. The blocks seem of high quality, and they are fully interchangeable with OE Lego blocks. The instructions aren't quite as good. The smaller size makes it harder to puzzle out what exact colour block you need, and it's harder to spot the differences in the images. But my eyesight isn't as good so maybe that is more a me problem! LOL The build isn't quite up to Lego engineering. I can see many areas that could have been improved and made stronger. The linkage for the drives is very fragile and can fall apart with an errant glance. I can see why some people have ended up gluing pieces together. I didn't have any missing pieces, and even have a few left over. That being said this would have been well over $400 if it had the Lego brand on it. Will I stop buying Lego? No, they still have some kits that interest me, but the price tag is off-putting and it will be much harder to justify the difference for similar kits. Thank goodness there isn't a huge amount of overlap! I've already purchased the Leopard tank kit! And I have many more Nifeliz kits in the wish list! I wish Amazon had more options for the ratings. I giving it 5 stars, but I want to take off 1/2 star for the small instruction booklet.

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 .