Lightailing vs Game of Bricks: same set, two kits compared

Listed prices on three popular sets

We looked up the same three sets on both stores on 30 October 2026: Titanic 10294, Hogwarts Castle and Grounds 76419 and Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale 21348. Lightailing sells two brands, its own and BriksMax, so some sets have two kits there. [1][2][3] Game of Bricks sells one kit per set in versions: Classic and Remote for all three, plus Remote + Sound for Titanic. [4][14][15] The LEGO recommended retail prices in the first column are as recorded by Brickset. [10][11][12]

Prices exclude shipping and tax and change often. Game of Bricks displayed euro prices on the pages we loaded; the figures below are the base prices in its product data, which its storefront code converts from US dollars. [4][7][14][15] Lightailing's prices were served in US dollars. [1]

Several Lightailing prices here were sale prices. Its Spooky Deals collection listed a $24.04 Lightailing Hogwarts kit, the $31.84 Lightailing Red Dragon's Tale kit and the $71.49 BriksMax Titanic kit at 35% below the store's compare-at prices of $36.99, $48.99 and $109.99, with no end date shown. If the sale ends, the gap to other stores narrows. [13]

What the kit choices mean

The two stores organise choice differently. At Lightailing the choice is between brands and editions: its FAQ says Lightailing and BriksMax kits for the same set may differ in lighting design, components, installation method and overall effect, and lists upgraded editions such as BriksMax 2.0, remote control, RGB, wave sensor and sound remote, varying by product. [9] For Titanic, the Lightailing kit is a wave-sensor edition and the BriksMax kit is a separate design. [1] At Game of Bricks the choice is a version of one design: Classic, Remote, and for Titanic, Remote + Sound. [4][14][15]

On power, Lightailing's FAQ says kits use USB, a battery box or both depending on the kit, that batteries are not included, and that you should not use an incompatible or higher-voltage adapter. [9] Game of Bricks' product descriptions say every kit includes step-by-step instructions in PDF and online formats; the feed descriptions we read did not list the power parts in each box, so check the product page for your set. [4] Game of Bricks also sells separate battery boxes with USB or mini connectors and USB port splitters. [16][17]

The price gap depends on the tier. On the basic kit, Lightailing was cheaper on all three sets, by $1.00 on Titanic (wave-sensor kit against Classic), $18.95 on Hogwarts and $55.15 on Red Dragon's Tale. [1][2][3][4][14][15] If you want sound for Titanic, Game of Bricks was the only one of the two to list a Remote + Sound tier for that set. [4][1]

Shipping, cancellation and returns side by side

Delivery speed is where Game of Bricks' published terms differ most. Its shipping policy lists DHL delivery of 3 to 9 business days to the US, UK, Germany, France and several other European countries, 3 to 12 to Canada, the Netherlands, Italy and others, and 6 to 12 to Australia and New Zealand, after dispatch within 1 to 3 business days (up to 5 at peak). Times exclude customs delays. [7] Its product descriptions and site banner say orders ship free worldwide. [4][7] Lightailing offers free standard shipping from $69 in eligible regions, with 3 to 5 business days of processing and an estimated 15 to 35 business days of standard transit to North America or Europe, or 5 to 12 by paid express. [5]

The return rules are both strict, in different places. Game of Bricks allows cancellation only within 15 minutes of ordering, offers a 30-day money-back guarantee from receipt, and says the customer arranges and pays all return postage with no prepaid labels; change-of-mind returns are refused except where withdrawal rights apply. [8] Lightailing allows cancellation until the order ships, if processing allows, generally refuses change-of-mind and wrong-version returns, and covers return postage for its own errors and verified defects. [6]

Worked total-cost example

Take a US buyer who wants a remote-controlled kit for Hogwarts Castle and Grounds. Lightailing's remote kit is $45.99, below the $69 free-shipping line, so a shipping charge is added at checkout; the policy does not publish the amount. [2][5] Game of Bricks' Remote version is $56.99, and its listings say shipping is free worldwide. [4][14] So Lightailing is $11.00 cheaper before shipping, and the real comparison is that $11.00 against Lightailing's checkout shipping fee and the difference in delivery time: roughly 3 to 9 business days by DHL against 15 to 35 by Lightailing standard post. [5][7]

Now take Titanic. Lightailing's $81.99 wave-sensor kit clears the $69 line, so standard shipping is free, and Game of Bricks' $82.99 Classic ships free too. [1][4][5] The totals are within $1.00, and the choice comes down to the kit design, the delivery window and the return terms.

Duties can change the answer. Lightailing's shipping policy says the recipient pays any customs duties, import taxes or VAT charged by the destination country. [5] Game of Bricks' cart says taxes (VAT) are included, and its shipping policy says delivery times do not account for customs delays; it does not say who pays duties outside VAT regions. [7] Before you compare final totals, check your own country's rules, which our import duties and VAT guide covers.

Decision checklist

Pick the store that matches your constraint, not the one with the lowest headline price. Lightailing fits a budget buyer who wants a basic or wave-sensor kit, may want to compare Lightailing and BriksMax designs, and can wait for standard shipping. Game of Bricks fits a buyer who wants remote or sound tiers, or needs the kit in a couple of weeks, and accepts paying return postage. Skip Game of Bricks if you are likely to change your mind after ordering, given the 15-minute cancellation window. Skip Lightailing standard shipping for a dated gift. [5][7][8]

• Confirm the LEGO set number on both listings before comparing prices. [9]
• Decide on the tier first: basic, remote, or remote with sound. [4][9]
• Add Lightailing's checkout shipping if your basket is under $69. [5]
• Compare the delivery window with your deadline: 15-35 business days standard against 3-9 by DHL to the US. [5][7]
• Check who pays duties to your country. [5][7]
• Note the cancellation window: until shipment at Lightailing, 15 minutes at Game of Bricks. [6][8]
• Keep the order number and receipt; both stores ask for photos or video for faults. [6][8]

Sources & verification

Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.

1. Lightailing storefront search results for Titanic Accessed 30 Oct 2026
2. Lightailing storefront search results for 76419 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
3. Lightailing storefront search results for 21348 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
4. Game of Bricks Titanic 10294 light kit product data Accessed 30 Oct 2026
5. Lightailing shipping policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
6. Lightailing returns, refunds and exchanges policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
7. Game of Bricks shipping policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
8. Game of Bricks refund policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
9. Lightailing FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
10. Brickset: LEGO 10294 Titanic Accessed 30 Oct 2026
11. Brickset: LEGO 76419 Hogwarts Castle and Grounds Accessed 30 Oct 2026
12. Brickset: LEGO 21348 Red Dragon's Tale Accessed 30 Oct 2026
13. Lightailing Spooky Deals collection product listing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
14. Game of Bricks storefront search results for 76419 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
15. Game of Bricks storefront search results for 21348 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
16. Game of Bricks storefront search results for battery Accessed 30 Oct 2026
17. Game of Bricks storefront search results for cable Accessed 30 Oct 2026