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In lugnet.lego.direct, Mike Petrucelli writes:
> I think this is a wonderful idea. I think it would be a much better item for
> kids to collect than Bonicle. I also think that a tub like 3033 with grey,
> dark grey, brown, and tan as the four primary colors would be a "bestseller."
I think that is a godd idea, too!
> I for one highly doubt that 3033 is a loss leader. I mean come on, Mega Blocks
> is lower quality. It is not that much lower though. Mega Blocks has R & D and
> printing cost just like Lego. So a Mega Blocks battleship w/ 780pcs @ $20 vs.
> the equivalent (If TLC still made any) Lego set @ $80-$90. So there is a
> $70-$80 differnce in material cost? Yeah right. The tub has no R & D costs
> and minimal printing costs. Two Mega Blocks tubs with 1400pcs @ $20 vs. a
> Lego tub with 1200pcs @ $20 is probably the best indicator of the material cost
> difference.
I kind of doubt that they are overpricing us.
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| To All, (...) Well, I think ABS is a costlier plastic than whatever MegaBloks is made out of. That is the major difference between Lego and Megabloks / Best Lock, is it not? There are so many factors to consider also, like labor, plant costs, taxes, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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