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  Never-released LOTR Intelli-Blox sets?
 
While searching the Internet for clone-brand info, I came upon a mention of other Lord of the Rings sets that apparently never saw release. After the disappointing performance of this product line, it's no surprise that the whole series was (...) (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
 
  Re: Never-released LOTR Intelli-Blox sets?
 
The Basic Block Bucket was even listed on Marz Distribution three years ago. The total number of sets touted at Toy Fair was larger than what was released. (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
 
  Re: Never-released LOTR Intelli-Blox sets?
 
(...) That's really a shame, IMO. Sure, the series wasn't as well-conceived as it might have been, but there was a lot of good in it, too. I love love love the statuary from Battle at Weathertop, and the gargoyle-ish pieces from Orc Attack at Amon (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
 
  Re: Never-released LOTR Intelli-Blox sets?
 
(...) Out of curiosity, I just searched for Intelli-Blox on eBay and the Mines of Moria set does turn up! But you're right - this whole series of toy was poorly marketed - I never saw it in stores! -Bryan (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
 
  Re: Never-released LOTR Intelli-Blox sets?
 
(...) I think I was unclear in my wording. The Mines of Moria set was indeed released, and eventually I was lucky enough to find one on deep discount at KB toys. The instructions included in that set gave the description of the phrases uttered by (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)

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