How to Order Custom Building Blocks: A Step-by-Step OEM/ODM Guide
Oct 30, 2026

What Are Custom Building Blocks?

Custom building blocks are brick sets engineered around your specific needs instead of a generic retail design. They can recreate a company logo, a landmark, a vehicle, a mascot, a product replica, or an entirely new model. Two production models apply:

  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing): you provide the complete design; the factory produces it.

  • ODM (Original Design Manufacturing): the factory helps develop the product from your idea using its own design team and tooling.


Who Uses Custom Bricks?

Custom building blocks serve a wide range of organizations because they turn any identity or story into a physical, buildable object:

  • Brands & corporations — promotional sets, client gifts, brand activations.

  • Universities & schools — campus landmarks, mascots, alumni gifts.

  • Museums & tourist destinations — collectible souvenirs and exhibits.

  • Sports clubs & stadiums — mascot models and fan merchandise.

  • IP & licensing companies — character and franchise brick sets.

  • Gift & promotional agencies — white-label products for clients.


The 5-Step Ordering Process

YILI CRAFT's one-stop OEM/ODM service follows a clear path:

  1. Send your design, photo, logo, or idea. The more context you provide, the faster the proposal.

  2. Receive a professional brick design proposal. Typically returned in around 3 days.

  3. Confirm design & packaging. Finalize colours, printing, box artwork, and instruction manual.

  4. Sample production. A physical sample is usually ready in 7–10 days for approval.

  5. Mass manufacturing & delivery. Global shipping after sample sign-off.


Manufacturing Capabilities That Matter

When evaluating a custom brick manufacturer, these specifications separate a reliable partner from a risky one. YILI CRAFT's capabilities include:

CapabilitySpecificationWhy It Matters
Design team30+ professional designersFaster, higher-quality proposals
Brick moulds4,000+ stock mouldsMore shapes available without new tooling
Colours48+ stock colours, 100+ custom coloursAccurate brand matching
MaterialHigh-quality ABSDurable, safe, consistent clutch
PrintingFull-colour UV printingPhoto-real detail on brick faces
CertificationsEN71, CE, CPCInternational safety & compliance
MOQFrom 100 setsAccessible for small brands and pilots
Lead timeProposal ~3 days, sample 7–10 daysPredictable planning


OEM vs ODM: Which Should You Choose?

FactorOEMODM
Who designsYou / your agencyThe manufacturer's design team
Best whenYou have final artwork & specsYou have an idea but need development
Speed to sampleFaster (design exists)Slightly longer (design phase added)
IP controlTypically yoursShared / negotiated


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