9/28/2023 0 Comments Mega blocks lego![]() Some LEGO forums have even taken to using the word "Mega Bloks" (or variants on that: megablocks, megablox, etc) as a swear word to further demean this "clone brand." Other AFOLs (for example those with a high purity level) will not use Mega Bloks at all whilst others will use them freely alongside LEGO bricks. This allows them to use genuine LEGO bricks for the visible portions of the creation while taking advantage of the lower-prices of Mega Bloks. Mega Bloks can sometimes be bought in bulk at lower prices than genuine LEGO Bricks, leading to some AFOLs using them for structural or framework elements of creations. Highly detailed figures in such MB product lines as Dragons or Pirates of the Carribean are accompanied by very few, highly specialized pieces that do not allow for many alternate building opportunities. JuniorizationĪ particular complaint by many is the perception that many Mega Bloks themed product lines contain a higher percentage of juniorized elements. Also, some Mega Bloks do not bind to LEGO bricks as well as they do to each other, leading to issues of where they can and can't be used. ![]() Mega Blok baseplates are slightly larger than corresponding LEGO baseplates, but are available in both longer and wider shapes. Mega Blok figures use construction slightly different from LEGO minifigs, leading to the inability to share some components. Many AFOLs believe that Mega Bloks do not meet the high standard for quality set by genuine LEGO - that the precision of molding and quality of plastic in the manufacture of Mega Bloks are not as high as that of LEGO bricks. Studs are the same dimensions, plates are 1/3 of a brick in height, rod system parts are interchangeable, and so forth, although there are minor areas of incompatibility. In general the two brands are highly compatible. However, in November 2005, the Canadian Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mega Bloks in a dispute over copyright infringement and brand differentiation (). The LEGO Group has frequently pursued legal action against Mega Bloks.
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