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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Dave Schuler wrote:
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I just spotted a new (to me) brand of clone brick at TRU called X-Blocks.
I’ve never heard of it before, but this particular set is a licensing of the
movie The Hulk, and it’s apparently called the Hulk Destructor Construction
System. The set is $29.99 and includes 323 bricks, along with a few
non-poseable figures. The bricks appear to be about LEGO-sized, but the
studs are the wrong proportion for use with LEGO or conventional clone
brands. I haven’t seen much info on the web about this brand, but the few
reviews I’ve read online have been quite negative.
In other clone-news, I see that Best-Lock has two 1000-piece sets in the
military line, along with a range of smaller sets, all featuring their newer
figure designs. Best-Lock is, of course, rather unsatisfying in terms of
LEGO-compatibility and clutch-strength, but these sets include some cool
accessories, such as new weapons, fuel drums, jerry cans, and the like.
Unlike Best-Lock’s earlier M-16’s, these weapons appear to be more compatible
with LEGO minifig hands, though I admit that I haven’t examined them in close
detail. But if you’re looking for some nifty parts to enhance your minifigs’
arsenals, it might be worthwhile to snag one of the smaller sets priced
between $2 and $5.
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This week I spotted a small set in this series on the shelf at Wal*Mart.
Apparently these are Exin blocks, which previously has produced castle sets and
currently offers sets representing several Spider-Man scenes, Shrek’s Castle,
and/or Fiona’s Castle. I have no experience with Exin, other than to know that
they’re not compatible with LEGO. I can’t seem to find an Exin website yet, but
I’ll keep looking.
In any case, this suggests that LEGO, Exin, and MegaBloks are all currently in
license deals for construction brick-toys based on Marvel characters, Spiderman
in particular.
Dave!
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