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Re: "Shifty" rip off brand -- more info from original poster
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lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands
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Wed, 28 Jul 1999 03:11:15 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Chris Lyman writes:
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> Sorry I didn't provide more information right off, but this was my first post
> to the LEGO-related newsgroups so I wasn't aware exactly what was expected. I
> just ran across this stuff in the store and thought it might be something
> worth letting other people know about. No hoaxing here.
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> The store I found them in is in Langley, BC. Here are directions:
--snip--
> They appeared to be LEGO compatible because they *were* LEGO blocks, just
> poorly made and without the LEGO stamp. I wouldn't be suprised if, for
> example, the plates snapped after being used several times.
> It seemed to be the same quality plastic as little trinkets you buy from
> gumball machines.
Well, this all seems credible enough. I give my official imprimatur of truth.
I guess I'll keep my eyes open on my way through BC, and see what turns up. It
would interesting to to have a set or two, even if the quality is not good, if
only as a conversation piece.
--james parkin
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