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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Chris Gray writes:
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> Today I discovered that Megabloks has started using new molds, at least for
> its 2x4 bricks.
Perhaps this is connected to the recently posting that identified (one of)
the molding company that MB uses?
I own the Destroyer, and I'm a fool for not realizing the difference sooner.
I notice also that the new Bradley kit has the same circular logo on a range
of parts.
Does anyone know when MB started moving toward textured slope bricks? Quite
a few of the inverse slopes are rough, similar to but not quite the same as
LEGO slopes. The MB texture seems a little smoother. I haven't spotted it
consistently on all slopes, nor even on all of a single type of slope lately.
Perhaps it's part of a phase-out of the smooth slopes, but they haven't gotten
rid of the old stock yet. Hmm...
Thanks for making this cool observation!
Dave!
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| Today I discovered that Megabloks has started using new molds, at least for its 2x4 bricks. A few days ago I built set #9762 Destroyer. Somehow the bricks felt different. I'm still not sure why, but closer investigation has revealed: 1) the logo is (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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