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(...) Not only do I think that someone should build a mini-fig version(s), but also if the people are right, and the sets are substandard, then design a legoized LotR with a more realistic set-up. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I think if 'they' have provided the instructions to thier models then we should make use of them somehow. Ok. Hands up anyone who thinks building a mini-fig version in ML-Cad will cause problems? Alex (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: WTB: Legend Lion's Kingdom, and Griffon's Hide Out MISB
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(...) Don't know yet, it hasn't arrived. I was slow as molasses paying the bill so it's my fault really... Thanks for the heads up, this is the last one I'll need. =) -- hop-Frog (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Here's another one (on which I once again won't be bidding): (URL) Also not mint, I'm afraid. How'd the last one turn out? Dave! (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) The site's been down for a few months, so I don't think it's a response to any recent developments. I never noticed Block-Men to be a particularly brick seller; it seems likely that a tepid market was sufficient to kill the product line. Dave! (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Tubs [was: Re: How about "Technic Tubs" ???...???]
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(...) Last I saw my local Wal-Mart still had a fair number of Mega Bloks tubs, and even more identical tubs manufactured by Ritvik but sold under the house brand name "Kid Connection". (And yes, they clearanced their 3033s months ago.) I thought (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Hmmm, As a result of sensitvity to recent news events, or for other reasons? (...) Shame they won't be over here in the UK... :-( (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Dig deeper... they have posted .pdfs of their instructions!!! Derezzed so that you couldn't publish them as your own, of course. But this is pretty amazing, I think. Brickshelf management team: Call your lawyer. :-) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) The Block-Men site no longer exists, and I have a sense that the manufacturer dropped the product line. There's no indication on the website at (URL) that Block-Men are still made. Browsing the instructions online, I notice that the 8x16 (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Thanks for the link--my watchful web filters here at work weren't letting me go to www.playmates.com, and I didn't know where else to look! Dave! (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Here is a link (URL) depending on the quality of the peices castle fans that don't mind clone bricks will like these. I personally think the stone gargoyle peices are very niffty. As far as set design and the use of "block bottom action figures"... (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Saw this at TRU today: the Sea Wolf, a new entry in the Pro Builder line. It's a huge -- huge -- submarine with an interior, and electronic sound feature. I didn't have a lot of time to look at it, so this is from sketchy memory: it's about 3 feet (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(Note follow-ups.) I've seen a couple mentions recently on various newsgroups that Playmates Toys had a "construction toy" license for Lord of the Rings. Never saw any concrete info, though Playmates has an "Intelli-Blox" logo on their website (not (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter)
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From time to time I see these pop up on eBay, sometimes in the form of generic building sets, sometimes as themed Disney sets. Does anyone one these Blox? Do they work with LEGO? Dave! (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) That set, and it's packaging in particular, really define the term "clone", don't they? I mean, GEEZ! Even their logo is infringing on the LEGO trademark! My guess? A cheap Chinese molds-from-existing-toy LEGO knockoff. Matt (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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I saw this item on ebay today, unfortunately someone snapped it up using "Buy it Now." (URL) said that it was a "Daluland" castle, similar to Lego. The picture was very blurry, couldn't make much out. Has anyone ever heard of Dalu or Daluland? I (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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I saw the Knight and Wolf Giant Blok Bot set at my local Fred Meyer last night for $19.99. The color scheme is pretty cool, with silver and blue. The blokifig is pretty cool, too. He has a blue chestplate and silver arms, legs, and helmet. He has a (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Coko Bricks fantasy castle (>900 pieces) on ebay
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(...) I was thwarted, too. Great marketing, Joseph! You got more money than several types of Lego Castles usually go for. Nice work. I guess maybe the sheer rarity of your item was another big factor in your favor. (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) minutes--congratulations on a tasty payoff! Dave! (a thwarted bidder) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Coko Bricks fantasy castle (>900 pieces) on ebay
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hi aaron yes, the castle on auction is/was mine. i used to have one of the larami helicopters and the knights/pilots look the very same. i always figured that larami and coko were the same. ..joseph g (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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