A REAL Lego® Alternative?
Penny Bricks offers building brick fans more bricks for their money. Strong clutch power, faster shipping and personal top service. Penny Bricks. Built for real master builders.
Lego® vs. Penny Bricks: The direct comparison
Based on the 10 criteria that building brick fans value most when ordering their bricks, the Lego® alternative "Penny Bricks" performs as follows:
| Brand | Penny Bricks✓ Better value for money | Lego® Pick a Brick |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time | ✓ 1–4 working days | – Officially 7 working days |
| Clutch power | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Excellent |
| Price per piece (see comparison below) | ✓ Average €0.09/piece (comparing the 7 standard parts, see below) | ✕ Average €0.26/piece (comparing the 7 standard parts, see below) |
| Shipping (to Germany) | ✓ From Germany 🇩🇪 | – From Poland |
| Packaging | ✓ Each brick ID packed separately | ✕ Stones mixed in one bag |
| Growing assortment | ✓ Rapidly growing assortment | ✓ Growing |
| Proximity to owner | ✓ Owner-managed by Simon | ✕ Corporate structure |
| Service | ✓ Excellent, personal and fast due to owner-management | ✓ OK–Good |
| Factory outlet | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prices across the compared categories (see below) | ✓ €0.01 - €0.30 (46-86% cheaper than Lego® Pick a Brick. See comparison of the 7 standard parts, below.) | ✕ €0.07 - €1.01 |
All sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
Penny Bricks gives brick fans advantages in the criteria selected for this comparison: from price and delivery speed to packaging and personal service.
Penny Bricks vs. Lego®: The price comparison
| Product / Brand | Penny Bricks | BrickFactory (by Penny Bricks) | Lego® |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundbaustein 2x4 (3001) | 0,10 €–52 % | 0,08 €–62 % | 0,21 € |
| Buschteil (6064) | 0,30 €–70 % | 0,14 €–86 % | 1,01 € |
| Mauerstein 1x2 (98283) | 0,07 €–46 % | 0,04 €–69 % | 0,13 € |
| Platte 1x2 (3023) | 0,02 €–75 % | 0,01 €–83 % | 0,08 € |
| Fliese 1x4 (2431) | 0,04 €–67 % | 0,02 €–83 % | 0,12 € |
| Blattteil (2417) | 0,12 €–52 % | 0,05 €–80 % | 0,25 € |
| Fliese 1x2 (3069) | 0,02 €–71 % | 0,01 €–86 % | 0,07 € |
| Result | ⌀ avg. –62% cheaper | ⌀ avg. –78% cheaper |
Conclusion of the specific comparison: Penny Bricks offers these specific building bricks as new goods at a fraction of the Lego® Pick a Brick price. Whether you buy individual bricks or by the kilo via BrickFactory, you save 50–70 % on these specific 7 bricks on average.
Detailed explanation of the comparison:
This comparison compares Penny Bricks building bricks with those of Lego® in their online offering (Pick a Brick). Only specific building bricks from the online assortment (here 2x4 basic bricks, 1x2 wall brick, 1x2 plate, 1x2 tile, 1x4 tile, leaf part 2417 and bushes) are compared. The comparison therefore expressly refers only to the building bricks listed in the table at the current point in time.
As of 02 June 2026Whoever is looking for a true LEGO alternative for individual pieces and sets wants to realise creative building projects, expand existing models or replace missing bricks — and ideally at a fair price. This is exactly where Penny Bricks® offers an attractive solution for anyone seeking high-quality building brick individual pieces and sets.
High-quality building brick individual pieces as a LEGO alternative
LEGO bricks have been the benchmark in the building brick world for decades. Yet many builders find that individual bricks and special parts can quickly become expensive. Penny Bricks offers a large selection of compatible building brick individual pieces and sets that are ideal for your own building projects, MOCs ("My Own Creations") and expansions of existing models.
Why pennybricks.de impresses with individual pieces
Large selection of bricks — From classic standard bricks to plates, plant parts and tiles, right through to special building bricks: at pennybricks.de, master builders find the right parts for almost every project.
Compatible with LEGO® — All individual pieces from Penny Bricks® are compatible with the standard building brick system. This allows existing collections to be seamlessly expanded and creative ideas implemented without issue.
Attractive prices — Anyone planning larger building projects or needing many individual pieces is particularly focused on costs. Penny Bricks® offers excellent value for money and makes it possible to realise projects very cheaply.
Pennybricks: The clever alternative for building brick individual pieces
Anyone who doesn't want to be tied to a single manufacturer will find a strong alternative for high-quality individual pieces in Penny Bricks. The combination of good quality, high compatibility and fair prices makes Penny Bricks the first choice for many building brick fans.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a LEGO alternative for individual pieces, sets and large quantities, pennybricks.de offers the ideal combination of quality, selection and value for money — whether for MOCs, replacement parts or large building projects.
Sources for comparison:
- https://www.pennybricks.de/shop
- https://www.pennybricks.de/product-page/grundbaustein-2x4-200-stück
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=3001&selectedElement=4247145
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=3023&selectedElement=6075611
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=98283&selectedElement=6584805
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=2431&selectedElement=6186023
- https://www.pennybricks.de/product-page/busch-25-stück
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=2417&selectedElement=6488443
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=6064&selectedElement=6423976
- https://www.pennybricks.de/kiloware
- https://www.pennybricks.de/product-page/1-kilogramm-fliese-1x4-2431-ca-2100-klemmbausteine
- https://www.pennybricks.de/shop
Other sources:
- https://www.pennybricks.de
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?icmp=PAB_All_Pieces
- https://www.lego.com/de-de/service/help-topics/article/delivery-timeframes
- https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego
- https://rp-online.de/panorama/deutschland/bluebrixx-und-co-klemmbausteine-halb-so-teuer-wie-lego-aber-genauso-gut_aid-140890205
- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/vu9we3/oc_average_price_per_piece_for_lego_sets_from/?tl=de#lightbox
- https://zusammengebaut.com/wird-lego-wirklich-immer-teurer-set-vergleich-2011-und-2021-114841/#Fazit
- https://web.de/magazine/wirtschaft/lego-verschiebt-fokus-zielgruppe-wichtiger-42334206
- https://www.reddit.com/r/klemmbausteine/comments/1ikbd5f/pick_a_brick_von_lego_erfahrungen/
- https://www.1000steine.de/de/gemeinschaft/forum/?entry=1&id=480603
- https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/1ft324v/what_are_your_guys_experiences_with_pick_a_brick/?tl=de
- https://de.trustpilot.com/review/www.lego.com
- https://www.stonewars.de/pick-a-brick/
- https://brickfact.com/de-de/blog/ratgeber/lego-pick-a-brick
















