GULY, JIESTAR, EiKee and CBOX are four building set brands from China that are popular with adult builders. GULY is known for large technical supercars and motorcycles, JIESTAR for modular buildings and trains, EiKee for Le Mans race cars and brick-built engines, and CBOX for large display cars. Several of them are connected through JIESTAR, which makes sets for its own brand and parts for others.
How do GULY, JIESTAR, EiKee and CBOX compare?
| Brand | Best known for | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| GULY | Technical supercars, motorcycles, mechs and spacecraft | Builders who want big, detailed vehicles with working features |
| JIESTAR | Modular buildings, city scenes, trains and cars | Street and city builders, train fans |
| EiKee | Le Mans race cars, hypercars and engines | Motorsport fans and engine builders |
| CBOX | Large display cars and fantasy buildings | Collectors who want a showpiece car |
All four are among the brands we cover in our guide to building brands beyond LEGO. For a wider look at the market, see LEGO and beyond: the world of building brands.
How are these brands connected?
JIESTAR is the brand name of Guangdong Jiexing Toys Industrial Co., Ltd., a toy maker founded in 1998 in Chenghai, Shantou. Besides its own JIESTAR sets, the company runs several other brands, including GULY, and also makes products for other companies.
That manufacturing role reaches further. Set databases list JIESTAR as the maker of the bricks in EiKee sets, and in sets from other brands too. So while each brand has its own designs and style, some share the same parts supply behind the scenes.
Who is GULY?
GULY is a brand aimed at adult collectors, best known for large technical vehicles. Its range includes supercars and hypercars at scales like 1:8, 1:10 and 1:14, along with motorcycles, off-roaders, battle mechs, spacecraft and arcade-style display pieces.
Many GULY vehicles include working features like steering, suspension and detailed engine bays, and the brand says some models offer motorized functions or remote-control upgrades. Its cars use their own original names rather than real model names.
- Supercars and race cars: Rosso Veloce, Typhoon 720, Endurance One, LM-24 Prototype
- Motorcycles: Ironpath, Sandstrike, Summit GS
- Display pieces: Steel Ball Arcade
Browse all GULY building sets, or see our motorcycle and robot and mecha collections.
Who is JIESTAR?
JIESTAR has been making building sets since 1998, and its catalog is one of the broadest of any brand. For adult builders, its best-known ranges are modular buildings and street scenes, trains and display cars.
- Buildings and city scenes: City Light Rail Station, European Bookstore, Inverted Bookstore, Neoclassical Botanical Garden
- Trains: Orient Train, TEP70 Diesel Locomotive, Vintage Express Train
- Cars: McLaren P1 Hypercar, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, BMW M4 DTM
- Other display builds: Bluewhale Drilling Platform, Steampunk Owl
Browse all JIESTAR building sets, or see our city and street view and train collections.
Who is EiKee?
EiKee focuses on motorsport and mechanics. Its range is built around endurance race cars, hypercars and brick-built engines, and its sets are rated for teens and adults. The bricks in EiKee sets are made by JIESTAR.
- Le Mans race cars: Le Mans 499P, Le Mans SC63, Le Mans M Hybrid V8
- Hypercars: McLaren Solus GT, Valkyrif AMR Pro
- Engines: Piston V8 Engine, V12 Engine
- Trucks: THOR 24 Heavy Trucks
Browse all EiKee building sets, or see our engine and gearbox collection.
Who is CBOX?
CBOX makes large display models, especially sports cars, along with a smaller range of fantasy and display buildings. Its cars are some of the bigger models in our range and work well as a centerpiece.
- Cars: Ferrari F40, Ferrari F8, BMW M4, Pagani Utopia
- Buildings: Middle Ages Wizard Tower
Browse all CBOX building sets, or see our car building sets.
Are these brands compatible with each other and with other brands?
All four brands follow the standard stud-and-tube system and Technic-style pins and axles used by most major brands, so their bricks and parts generally connect. Grip and color can still vary slightly from brand to brand. Our building brick compatibility guide covers what works across brands, part by part.
Electronics are different. If a GULY model includes motors or a remote-control upgrade, it's designed for its own power system and won't plug into another brand's. Our guide to motor and power system compatibility explains why.
Which brand should you choose?
| If you want… | Look at |
|---|---|
| A large technical supercar with working features | GULY |
| A motorcycle or a battle mech | GULY |
| A modular building or street scene | JIESTAR |
| A train or locomotive | JIESTAR |
| A Le Mans race car or a brick-built engine | EiKee |
| A big display car for the shelf | CBOX or GULY |
Before buying any large car, check the scale and finished size, since a 1:8 model can be well over half a meter long. Our guide to understanding scale helps you compare, and our guide to static, motorized and RC sets explains the difference between display and moving models.
Where can you buy GULY, JIESTAR, EiKee and CBOX sets in India?
BRIXARC stocks all four brands. We source our sets directly from brands or their authorized distributors, so you get genuine sets. Read more about why builders choose BRIXARC, or browse sets that are in stock and ready to ship.
Comparing supercar builds? Our GULY vs NifeliZ vs EiKee comparison looks at technical supercars side by side, and our profile of CaDA covers another big name in technical cars.
FAQs
Is GULY part of JIESTAR?
Yes. GULY is one of the brands run by Guangdong Jiexing Toys Industrial Co., Ltd., the company behind JIESTAR.
Who makes JIESTAR?
JIESTAR is made by Guangdong Jiexing Toys Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1998 and based in Chenghai, Shantou, China.
What is EiKee known for?
EiKee is known for Le Mans race cars, hypercars and brick-built engines. Its sets use bricks made by JIESTAR.
What does CBOX make?
CBOX makes large display models, mainly sports cars, along with some fantasy and display buildings.
Do GULY sets have motors?
Some do. GULY says certain models include motorized functions or can be upgraded with remote control, while others are static display models. Check the product details for each set.
Are these brands compatible with LEGO?
Their bricks and Technic-style parts follow the same system as LEGO and most other major brands, so they generally connect. Electronics, colors and some special parts may differ.
