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Dave Schuler <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, James Parkin writes:
> > While searching the websites of on-line toy retailers, I came across a • set
> > from then new "Extreme Sports" Mega Bloks theme, one of those mentioned • at
> > Mega Bloks web site. It is called "Skate Park". You can see a picture • at:
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> > http://www.etoys.com/toy/g/product/101/97/12/lbs1.shtml
> >
> > There are mostly basic pieces here, but also some interesting new things. • It
> > looks like they're making use of the silver-gray again, and those light
> > colored sheets are certainly different. (Are those flexible, do you • think?)
> > Who wants to volunteer to buy one, and give us a review? j/k :)
>
> I didn't buy the Skate Park, but I got two smaller sets for $10 each.
> They're quite cool and, as usual, have a larger number of 2x4 bricks than • any
> similarly priced System set.
> The designs of the Xtreme sets are cool, if a little simple, and each is
> clearly meant as a platform for the curved panels (roughly 8 x 8 x 10). • These
> aren't really flexible, and they have what amounts to a 2x8 connecting • surface
> on either end. I haven't yet figured out another use for them, but I've • got a
> few ideas.
> In addition to the curve panel, the sets have two new kinds of • slopes--one
> that's 4 wide by 2 tall by 8 deep, and another that's 4 wide by 2/3 tall • by 5
> deep. The lower slope tapers almost to a single edge, rather than a • leading
> face as on 45-degree slopes, and the two slope types fit together smoothly • to
> create a longer, low incline. They're not bad, and I have a few plans for • the
> longer slopes, too.
> The figures are the same old, generally unsatisfying MegaBloks guys, but • at
> least they've got cool accessories, including a pair of skis about 7 studs
> long, as well as a smaller pair for a snowmobile, skipoles, roller blades, • a
> skateboard, a blue chrome bike, and a snowboard.
> The hands of most recent MegaBloks figures have been fixed in an • up-and-down
> grip position, but one figure in each of these sets has a horizontal grip,
> allowing it to hold handlebars et al. It's still a one-piece hand-and-arm
> design, but at least it's an option.
> I'll post more specific piece inventories and design reviews if anyone's
> interested. Let me know.
Please. What are the $10.00 sets? Where are they ? Do they include
ladders?
tia
sheree
>
> Dave!
>
> All of these are pretty nifty and
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| (...) I didn't buy the Skate Park, but I got two smaller sets for $10 each. They're quite cool and, as usual, have a larger number of 2x4 bricks than any similarly priced System set. The designs of the Xtreme sets are cool, if a little simple, and (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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