What the official pages say about the relationship
Lightailing's About page tells its history in stages: Lightailing founded in 2017, then "2019 Recreation", when "BRIKSMAX, a new brand, was born" to offer more flexible accessories, followed by remote and sound kits in 2020 and DIY kits in 2021. [1] Its FAQ answers "What's the difference between Lightailing and Briksmax?" by saying both are designed to light LEGO sets but may differ in lighting design, components, installation method and overall effect, and it lists upgraded editions such as BriksMax 2.0, remote control, RGB, wave sensor and sound remote. [3] Its warranty policy says all Lightailing and BriksMax products are covered by a two-year warranty from delivery. [2]
The legal pages add a wrinkle. Lightailing's terms of service name Shenzhenshi Duoliangdian Technology Co., Ltd as the operator of lightailing.com. [12] BriksMax's About page names Shenzhen Duoliangdian Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 in China, as the company behind BriksMax, and does not mention Lightailing. [8] But BriksMax's terms of service name a different company, Guangzhou Susheng Technology Co., Ltd., as the operator of briksmax.com. [13] So on the sites' own wording, the brand and lightailing.com point to the same-named company, while the briksmax.com storefront is run by another named entity. We describe only what the pages state; neither site explains how the two companies are connected.
Same products, mostly the same prices
Lightailing's product feed listed 815 products on 30 October 2026: 337 under the Lightailing vendor name and 478 under BriksMax. [5] We compared the first page of briksmax.com's feed, 250 products, against it. 169 of those 250 had the same product address on lightailing.com; 155 of the 169 had the same listed price and 14 differed. [4][5] In at least two matched pairs the product titles differed, for example a 30cm dot-light pack on one site and a 15cm pack on the other, so match on title and set number, not only the web address. None of the 250 was a Lightailing-branded kit. [4]
The price differences ran both ways, from under $1 to about $17 per product. For example, the BriksMax 2.0 kit for Ford Model T 11376 was $30.99 on briksmax.com and $34.99 on lightailing.com, while the BriksMax 2.0 kit for Tintin Moon Rocket 21367 was $32.99 on briksmax.com and $31.99 on lightailing.com. [4][5] A two-pack of 20 x 20 x 25 cm display cases was $23.24 on briksmax.com and $30.99 on lightailing.com. [4][5] With 14 of 169 matched products priced differently, it is worth opening the same product on both sites before you pay.
| Product (30 October 2026) | briksmax.com | lightailing.com |
|---|---|---|
| BriksMax 2.0 kit, Ford Model T 11376 | $30.99 | $34.99 |
| BriksMax 2.0 kit, Tintin Moon Rocket 21367 | $32.99 | $31.99 |
| BriksMax 2.0 kit, Magnolia Branches 11510 | $18.84 | $19.49 |
| Display case with dust cover, 20 x 20 x 25 cm, 2-pack | $23.24 | $30.99 |
| Matched products at the same price | 155 of 169 | 155 of 169 |
What is the same and what differs at checkout
The two shipping policies use the same text. Both ship from China, US and EU warehouses; both offer free standard shipping from $69 and possible free express from $200 in eligible regions; both list 3 to 5 business days of processing, 7 to 10 in peak seasons; and both give the same delivery estimates, such as 15 to 35 business days standard to North America or Europe and 20 to 35 to Oceania. [6][7] Both say import duties and taxes are the recipient's responsibility. [6][7] The refund policies match too: on both sites wrong or missing items must be reported within 15 days of delivery, quality issues within 30 days, and change-of-mind or wrong-version returns are generally refused except where law requires. [10][11] Neither policy states a currency next to the $69 threshold; the prices we read on both sites were in US dollars from a US connection. [4][5]
The differences are the support channel and the range. Lightailing lists [email protected] and on-site chat, with replies within 24 hours on business days. [3] BriksMax's contact page lists [email protected]. [9] Lightailing-branded kits appeared only on lightailing.com in the data we compared, so a basket that mixes a Lightailing kit and a BriksMax kit, for example to clear the $69 line, is simplest to place on lightailing.com. [4][5]
| Checkout factor | lightailing.com | briksmax.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free standard shipping | From $69, eligible regions | From $69, eligible regions |
| Processing | 3-5 business days (peak 7-10) | 3-5 business days (peak 7-10) |
| Standard to North America / Europe | 15-35 business days | 15-35 business days |
| Warehouses | China, US, EU | China, US, EU |
| Duties | Recipient pays | Recipient pays |
| Quality-issue return window | 30 days from delivery | 30 days from delivery |
| Brands sold | Lightailing and BriksMax | BriksMax |
| Support email | [email protected] | [email protected] |
How to choose the storefront for your order
Because the shipping terms are the same, the country you live in does not by itself favour one site; check that checkout offers your address on whichever you use. [6][7] Choose on the basket instead. If you want a Lightailing-branded kit, or want to compare a Lightailing and a BriksMax version of the same set side by side, use lightailing.com. If you are buying one BriksMax kit, open it on both sites and take the lower price on the day.
Keep the order on one site. Splitting a basket across both means two orders against two $69 lines and two support threads. And because Lightailing's refund policy generally refuses wrong-version returns once shipped, check whether you are buying the BriksMax, BriksMax 2.0 or a remote edition before paying. [10]
- Confirm the exact set number and the edition: BriksMax, BriksMax 2.0, remote, RGB or wave sensor. [3]
- Open the same product on both sites and compare price on the day. [4][5]
- If mixing a Lightailing kit with a BriksMax kit, order on lightailing.com.
- Check the basket against the $69 free standard shipping line. [6][7]
- Save the support email for the site you ordered from.
Questions before you decide
Are BriksMax and Lightailing the same company?
Not exactly, on the sites' own wording. Lightailing's terms name Shenzhenshi Duoliangdian Technology Co., Ltd as operator of lightailing.com, and BriksMax's About page names Shenzhen Duoliangdian Technology Co., Ltd. as the company behind the brand. BriksMax's terms name Guangzhou Susheng Technology Co., Ltd. as operator of briksmax.com. Lightailing's warranty covers both brands.
Is a BriksMax kit cheaper on briksmax.com?
Sometimes. On 30 October 2026, 155 of 169 products we matched across both sites had the same price; of the 14 that differed, some were cheaper on briksmax.com and some on lightailing.com.
Do the two sites ship differently?
No difference appeared in the published policies: both list the same warehouses, $69 free standard shipping line, processing times and delivery estimates.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Lightailing About us Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing warranty policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax storefront product listing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing storefront product listing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing shipping policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax shipping policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax About us Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax contact us Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing refund policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax returns, refunds and exchanges policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lightailing terms of service Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BriksMax terms of service Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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