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Re: Rokenbok Systems: Integration into a TLG World?
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lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands
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Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:16:41 GMT
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I picked up the Basic Start set (33% off at a local ZB) within the last
couple of weeks. I like it both for the (limited) LEGO compatibility
and for play. Sadly, I have not yet attached any LEGO to it. Now I have
more incentive...
Steve
(Frank Filz had good comments on this topic. It's too bad the only LEGO
connections are to the tops of the plates.)
Mr L F Braun wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> This isn't really a "clone brand," but since it
> has elements designed for compatibility, and
> because I'm looking at buying it specifically
> for use in building a port for my Lego ships,
> I'm going to post my query here.
>
> OK, I've been hitting the local Zany Brainys
> and other "artsy" toy stores, and I've grown
> very interested in the Rokenbok systems as
> a possible compatible way to built frameworks,
> since they have large baseplate elements that
> would allow minifigs, turrets, whatever on the
> spans. The quality looks pretty good, and
> the price (ugh) reflects it.
>
> So my question is: Do any of you have this
> stuff? What's your impression? Would it be
> worth sinking the $100 or so to buy a clump
> of parts boxes to build a base in a way I
> can't with Lego, because I'd use too many
> vital pieces? And no, I have no interest in
> the vehicles, the R/C system, or the figures
> and accessories--only the building elements
> themselves, which actually seem more minifig
> scale than to the scale of the figures Rokenbok
> makes. Nice decorative elements, too.
>
> Oh, and as an aside: I've fiddled with them.
> Most ZBs have a set or two out and fully
> assembled--which is how I know that at
> least it's solidly constructed (perhaps too much
> so). I just don't know how it looks when it's
> in and amongst the real bricks and plates...
>
> Thanks,
>
> LFB.
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