Mr Copperhead Posted July 17, 2012 Yes Mega Bloks are bad quality, but Lego doesn't have Hello Kitty. I need a few Kitties running around in my cities and castles so I have to buy Mega Bloks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted July 17, 2012 Thank goodness we don't have a poll to do with Mega Bloks.....it would be so heavy weighted towards hating it.....it's not funny ! You know what would be a good idea....a contest to convert MB designs into Lego built ones....to at least show the world the power of Lego ! Brick On in Lego ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snark Posted July 17, 2012 I agree 100 %. Seriously, who could not agree? Lego's bricks are much stronger, the colors are much, uh... denser? What I'm trying to say is that Lego is much better than Megabloks, as many people can agree. I don't. Unlike Lego, I don't have to take out a damn loan every time I want to buy a large Megabloks set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegofreakKO345 Posted July 18, 2012 I don't. Unlike Lego, I don't have to take out a damn loan every time I want to buy a large Megabloks set. And why? You know why? Because of Megabloks cheap plastic! It's true, LEGO is a little bit expensive, but I would rather buy an expensive and strong LEGO set than a cheap and flimsy Megabloks set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbobulus Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) This is kind of sad. A topic on freaking MEGA BLOKS the first in a forum for Lego? Mega bloks are bad. That is my opinion. Period. Actually, the community forum isn't really designed for Lego. It's more the non-Lego topics here, hence, the MegaBlocks thread. If you don't want to talk about MegaBlocks, don't post in this thread.. it's that simple. And why? You know why? Because of Megabloks cheap plastic! It's true, LEGO is a little bit expensive, but I would rather buy an expensive and strong LEGO set than a cheap and flimsy Megabloks set. Not everyone has the finances to be able to buy Lego. Count yourself lucky you can. Edited July 18, 2012 by Jimbobulus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheepEater Posted July 18, 2012 As much as I despise the quality of Megabloks, (their HQ is in Montreal, the city where I live!) I would find it interesting if someone posted a review of one of their set, in this thread. I know 2 guys who used to work there. One is Pierre Normandin, famous for his town mocs, and he now works for Lego. The other guy used to be a forklift driver in their warehouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegofreakKO345 Posted July 18, 2012 As much as I despise the quality of Megabloks, (their HQ is in Montreal, the city where I live!) I would find it interesting if someone posted a review of one of their set, in this thread. I know 2 guys who used to work there. One is Pierre Normandin, famous for his town mocs, and he now works for Lego. The other guy used to be a forklift driver in their warehouse. Uh, ''SheepEater'', this is a LEGO site, not a Megabloks site, so it would not make sense making a review of a Megabloks set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted July 18, 2012 Uh, ''SheepEater'', this is a LEGO site, not a Megabloks site, so it would not make sense making a review of a Megabloks set. That's not true, we have plenty of Clone Brand reviews here in the Community forum. Anybody is welcome to make one and post it here, in it's own topic, just like any other review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agrof Posted July 18, 2012 Uh, ''SheepEater'', this is a LEGO site, not a Megabloks site, so it would not make sense making a review of a Megabloks set. I disagree a bit, why not to walk with open eyes... it could bring inspiration, end evolution for us. And anyway...: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegofreakKO345 Posted July 18, 2012 That's not true, we have plenty of Clone Brand reviews here in the Community forum. Anybody is welcome to make one and post it here, in it's own topic, just like any other review. Oh, I didn't know... I disagree a bit, why not to walk with open eyes... it could bring inspiration, end evolution for us. And anyway...: Sorry, but I just registered some days ago and, yes, I've been on Eurobricks 2 years before registering, but I never saw a review of a clone brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted July 18, 2012 Sorry, but I just registered some days ago and, yes, I've been on Eurobricks 2 years before registering, but I never saw a review of a clone brand. Here's the index we have going, but I'm not sure how up to date it is. I recall some new reviews semi-recently that are probably not in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelmanator Posted July 18, 2012 I make a point that whenever I come across a megablock, I do the honorable thing and through the thing in the direction of the bin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agrof Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Oh, I didn't know... Sorry, but I just registered some days ago and, yes, I've been on Eurobricks 2 years before registering, but I never saw a review of a clone brand. No problem at all, there is no stupid question. Beijinho! p.s.: altough Mega Bloks is just not my cup of tee - it is pure the "not matching quality for my taste" issue -, if i would buy some, i would still give them for children in need, instead of the bin. Edited July 18, 2012 by agrof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snark Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) And why? You know why? Because of Megabloks cheap plastic! It's true, LEGO is a little bit expensive, but I would rather buy an expensive and strong LEGO set than a cheap and flimsy Megabloks set. I live in a country where Lego is so prohibitively expensive that sets like the Quinjet cost literally 20% of my monthly salary. So please dont tell me Lego is a "little bit expensive." And no, I'm not a shift worker working minimum wage, I hold an LLB and a bachelors in commerce and work in one of the largest professional firms in the world. And while it's beyond debate that Lego is superior in quality, AFOLs generally exegerate the level of difference. Every Megabloks set I've owned has held up fine, and the MB bricks that I use in my MOCs have done the job well enough. Edited July 19, 2012 by Snark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry, but I just registered some days ago and, yes, I've been on Eurobricks 2 years before registering, but I never saw a review of a clone brand. For real? I mean I didn't get the nickname Queen of the Clone Brands from nowhere! The index is not up to date, I'll have to go in and smarten it up at some point but there are plenty of things in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbobulus Posted July 19, 2012 I live in a country where Lego is so prohibitively expensive that sets like the Quinjet cost literally 20% of my monthly salary. So please dont tell me Lego is a "little bit expensive." And no, I'm not a shift worker working minimum wage, I hold an LLB and a bachelors in commerce and work in one of the largest professional firms in the world. And while it's beyond debate that Lego is superior in quality, AFOLs generally exegerate the level of difference. Every Megabloks set I've owned has held up fine, and the MB bricks that I use in my MOCs have done the job well enough. Agreed! People seem to miss the point- no-one is trying to say Megablocks (or any other clone brand) is better. We are just trying to say that there are other more affordable options for other people. No-one forces us to buy other brands,so I dont see the need for hate. I personally love Lego, it is the best. But, that wont stop me from buying a different brand if there is an interesting set, or a good value looking set. For real? I mean I didn't get the nickname Queen of the Clone Brands from nowhere! The index is not up to date, I'll have to go in and smarten it up at some point but there are plenty of things in there. Aww poor Peppermint!! I have noticed your reviews That reminds me, other than the Toyrific reviews you have done, are you planning on doing any more? I have a few of their sets I was going to review, don't want to step on your toes if you have them in the pipeline though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted July 20, 2012 Since I became staff I have kinda stepped back from reviewing sets. That and my source for sets is now eBay where I am less impulsive. As it stands I have a big comparison on minifig accessories lined up and that's all. Feel free to fire off those reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted July 21, 2012 I think we as a community can agree that no matter how problematic Mega Bloks quality is, they perform a valuable function as one of TLG's main competitors in the building toy industry. Think about it: They serve as an affordable alternative to LEGO bricks, so the LEGO Group has to maintain superior quality if they want to continue charging higher prices. Additionally, Mega Bloks tends to play "follow-the-leader" with TLG's market strategies, like blind-packaged figures. This means that TLG can't just sit comfortably with the market strategies they already have-- they have to continue to create new innovations to maintain a competitive edge. For us fans, they also serve another purpose. Any time Mega Bloks imitates something TLG is done, that's usually a good sign that TLG's actions have been successful. For instance, recently they announced they will be introducing Barbie licensed products. This is not their first girl-oriented theme (they've had Hello Kitty products before), but still it's pretty clear this was done in response to the LEGO Friends theme and the success it has encountered. If Mega Bloks didn't exist, then other companies would surely grow to fill the void, and those companies might be a bit more unscrupulous than Mega Bloks. Mega Bloks at least tends to stick with its own unique molds for non-basic elements, unlike some clone brands I've seen on store shelves. Now, I wouldn't likely buy any Mega Bloks sets given my experience with them in the past, but I won't fault other people for buying them when LEGO might be above their means, or when they're specifically interested in a license LEGO doesn't carry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheepEater Posted July 21, 2012 Aanchir interesting post. Do you think the World of Warcraft license was done as an answer to Lord of the Rings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbobulus Posted July 23, 2012 Well said Aanchir. Very eloquent. And correct! And Sheep Eater, that is a distinct possibility isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaincloudDustbin Posted July 23, 2012 If I had the power, I'd close this thread down. My brain has been contaminated by M**a B***s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted July 23, 2012 And I do have the power to point out that you seem to be trolling. Do tread carefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted July 24, 2012 If I had the power, I'd close this thread down. My brain has been contaminated by M**a B***s. Nobody is forcing you to read this thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorneliusMurdock Posted July 24, 2012 Nobody is forcing you to read this thread... And nobody is forcing you to mini-mod. Stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THENOOB Posted July 28, 2012 Please, if you don't like Mega Bloks, don't complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
