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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, A. Mark Wilburn writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Adam Murtha writes:
> > I was wondering if Mega Bloks are compatible (sp?) with Lego?
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> > ~Adam
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> Mostly. Dealing with just the basic bricks and plates (I haven't even looked
> at the MB specific specialty pieces, other than canopies... so I can't say
> if their rods are compatible with LEGO ones, if their clip pieces are
> compatible etc.
Overall, the rods and bars of MegaBloks are the same 8LDU diameter as LEGO
rods, likely because Ritvik was smart enough to make its figures' hands the
same grip size as LEGO minifigs, thereby creating at least a small demand for
MegaBloks figure accessories such as swords and shields.
> I can say their canopies are similar to the classic LEGO
> style that connects to the hinged 4x1 plate with 5 teeth, but unfortunately
> only connects to their own, much looser version of that plate)
The LEGO 1x2 hinge plate with three fingers will fit on the MegaBloks 1x4
hinge plate, and the 1x2 hinge plate w/2 fingers will hold the canopy piece,
but not as well as I would like.
> Note also that while the bricks are about as rigid as LEGO bricks, the plates
> are considerably more flexable (and hence have a much greater tendency to
> sag over unsupported spans).
On the other hand, I *do* like their 4x and 8x half-height plates. These are
fairly rigid and provide a large floor or roof surface without wasting a lot of
pieces for extra support such as is often needed with a 1/3 height plate roof.
> I also checked out Best-Lock (or however you spell it). I was quite
> surprised that they would release a 'compatible' brand where the bricks
> aren't even the same height (so you would not be able to stack BL bricks
> properly next to LEGO ones!). No wonder they're languishing on the shelves
> here.
As much as I like the set designs, I can't imagine why a competitor would
make its product so deliberately non-compatible with the leading brand. I'm
waiting for my local TRU to drop the price on its stock so I can load up.
Dave!
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