Hello, from california!

[CuriousGeorge]

I am not a regular fan of lego. I am more of a fan of lego's technology like how their blocks connect. I join to see how you guys feel if a new brick (not lego-like) would hit the market.

[emilstorm]

Welcome Curious George, I am not sure I understand what you mean. Not a Lego fan. The concept does not make sense to me.

[CuriousGeorge]

I love the basics behind Lego. I meant since Lego debuted; there hasn't been much improvement; thus, Lego is the king of construction toy bricks. Today, I went to store and an entire ilse is dedicated to lego's toys. Hypothetically, what if a new, better brick appear? And is it possible to make a better non-lego like brick? I see some pathetic competitions there at the store called "log" something. Not much in term of competition.

As you can see, I am more of a fan of toy tech.

[emilstorm]

I do understand your fascination

In reply to the first part of your post: I don't think it is likely that Lego's position in the world of construction toys will be threatened anytime soon. They have done a pretty spectacular job at developing their products from simple building blocks to now include video games, board games, roll playing type games and obviously their wide variety of themes in good old brick toys. And they have a broad appeal to pretty much any demographic group.

As you mention there are copy brands out there with qualities in design and manufacturing ranging from utter garbage to Lego quality. From what i hear, the only ones that have had success in attempting to push Lego off the throne are some asian brands, but only on the asian market, and only because they are cheaper than dirt. It is my understanding that those brands that have gained a little share of the market in the western hemisphere are those that have licenses to produce video game themes, such as Megablocks' Halo. To my knowledge they sell more because of the Halo brand than the Megablocks brand.

My conclusion is that I would not put money on any of these brand gaining any kind of significant market share in construction toys. To your other question about somebody coming up with the next new thing, I can only say That I cant imagine it happening. Maybe my imagination is just really poor, but I can not think of anything so drastically revolutionary that it is not already covered by good old Lego

[Leo604]

Welcome to Eurobricks!

[CuriousGeorge]

Thanks for replying, EmilStorm. Your point about no next thing is proven as I haven't seen anything since the first Lego brick appeared.

And hi, Leo.

[Milan]

Welcome! Interesting thoughts.

[StickFig]

Hypothetically, what if a new, better brick appear? And is it possible to make a better non-lego like brick?

I can't imagine a better highly sophisticated inter-locking brick system.

[CuriousGeorge]

Hi guys, thanks for repling.

It's been two months and I want to update you guys that I created a new interlocking brick system. I know that it sounds unimaginable; but I want to let you guys know that a new brick system does exist (in my room). I couldn't say it back then because I didn't have a 3D printer then and it was just an idea. And sorry, I can't show pictures or divulge information or even brag about it because of future patents.

The bad news is that I currently can't financially take it to market so I have to put it on hold. My estimated cost to market is too high.

[StickFig]

Sure, George, we believe you.

[CuriousGeorge]

Hi, nstickney, I don't blame you for not believing. Hopefully, I'll be vindicated in 5-10 years.

Here's a thought. The number of toy developers working in a toy company versus the billions of outside people, which side is more likely to come up with a new concept? The employees usually update the same toy with a twist like... scientist Barbie, teacher Barbie, pregnant Barbie... while the outsider has to break into the market with something new.

Since the folks were agreeing to the idea that it was unimaginable, I only decided to respond. Hey, isn't it a good thing that a new toy could be on the horizon?

[grum64]

OK. You've come up with what you're hoping is a new brick type construction toy.

I agree with other members when they say that whatever btct you come up with it's never really likely to threaten the dominance of Lego. They have a great product with a range of themes wide enough to appeal to just about everyone.

I can though understand the reluctance of some to believe what you're saying. It's hard to imagine that someone could come up with a different btct that Lego hasn't already thought of and if it'd been in any way viable they have the money and infrastructure to have bought that idea to market. The fact that they haven't could be interpreted as speaking volumes.

I think it's great that you believe so strongly in your idea but I'd be very careful how much money you put into it.

Yes, there are those that have enjoyed huge success with what they believed was an improvement on an already established product, James Dyson for example, but they are VERY few and far between.

On the flip side though, history is littered with bankrupt people who were convinced their idea would change the world. I'd hate to see your name added to that long list.

I really do wish you every success but my advice, for what it's worth, is just to be very, very careful.

Edited July 20, 2014 by grum64

[CuriousGeorge]

this is late. but thanks grum64 for your advice. I honestly believe your advice is 100% heartfully real. Yes, I understand people's skeptism of me and I don't blame them.

Yes, I am very careful on this adventure. I usually keep in mind that 98% of patents never makes any money. I will probably be in the 98%, but I think I must move foreward as the idea is good. But I have to lose money on the patent. Global patent is scarier.

I even set conditions for myself to quit, but both of conditions were cleared last two weeks.

The only thing that could stop me now is running out of cash.

The final products is finished. All the dimensions and sizes are definite.

I have cleared the patent search phase and we are in the written phase. I have already spoken with plastic manufacturer and the product is feasible. Please wait 2.5-3 years(maybe sooner), I'll bring a new toy to the world. Let's play together one day.

Edited October 16, 2014 by CuriousGeorge

[grum64]

this is late. but thanks grum64 for your advice. I honestly believe your advice is 100% heartfully real. Yes, I understand people's skeptism of me and I don't blame them.

Yes, I am very careful on this adventure. I usually keep in mind that 98% of patents never makes any money. I will probably be in the 98%, but I think I must move foreward as the idea is good. But I have to lose money on the patent. Global patent is scarier.

I even set conditions for myself to quit, but both of conditions were cleared last two weeks.

The only thing that could stop me now is running out of cash.

The final products is finished. All the dimensions and sizes are definite.

I have cleared the patent search phase and we are in the written phase. I have already spoken with plastic manufacturer and the product is feasible. Please wait 2.5-3 years(maybe sooner), I'll bring a new toy to the world. Let's play together one day.

I wish you the very best of luck and sincerley hope that in the near future you can say to us all 'I told you so'.