The least LEGO-like line?

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Quite simply, what is the LEGO line that is the absolute least LEGO-like?

For starters, Galidor's a prime candidate as many LEGO fans will tell you, as it was simply action figures that were only "construction" in how the limbs could be taken apart (which had the "beams" LEGO System, or whatever it's called). But it at least had some kind of (physical) LEGO connection of some sort in more or less every set. Is it the absolute least LEGO-like?

Scala was initially LEGO themed jewelry that still kept the classic system, but when they brought it back it became essentially just dolls with separate LEGO elements thrown in at the side that weren't even being attached to anything, and when there was classic construction it was a different "flower-shaped" system than usual.

Explore had some LEGO-ish sets in the Duplo ones they put out, but they also had a lot of what was essentially simple baby toys that weren't (physically) connectable to LEGO at all.

Primo was still a construction system, but a partially incompatible and oversimplified one at that.

Znap took a new Knex ripoff system, but it still utilized Technic.

So what is the ultimate non-LEGOish LEGO line?

(I'd put in a poll, but I not only lack enough posts, but also might miss a suggestion).

[legoman19892]

Galidor.

[Slegengr]

I agree that Galidor and Scala are least LEGO-like.

I also discovered a line from BrickLink called LEGO Muji. It consists of cut paper shapes that are held together using 1x1 round plates. Though it is an interesting concept, the paper majority-medium is very un-LEGO-like.

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Definitely galidor if you ask me.

[TheLegoExperience]

I fourth Galidor. They look like cheap Chinese rip-offs.

[TheOneVeyronian]

Like everyone else so far on this thread, I would say Galidor (my computer really actually paused for thought as I typed that, like it didn't want me to say it ).

But I'm surprised Clikits hasn't been mentioned. I owned a Clikits set as a child (I remember my parents buying one from Poundland years and years ago), and they never felt very LEGO-like to me. Yes, it's buildable (as in buildable jewellery and human accessories), but just in a completely different way to regular LEGO bricks, and I can't remember if Clikits parts are even compatible with regular LEGO. I don't think they are but I could be completely wrong. Either way, they don't feel very LEGO-like to me.

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Well there's this:

http://thebrickblogger.com/2010/12/lego-clikits/

But yeah, excuse me for not including those two.

[Peppermint_M]

I'd have to go with Clickets, they were marketed more as a jewellry craft set than as a LEGO product. Though I do think there are a few connectivity methods that means the charms and beads can combine with regular LEGO.

[K-Nut]

It's got to be Galidor. I'm (un)fortunate enough to own a few of the sets, but I didn't realize they were actually Lego until I became active in the online community.

[Godtshep]

I agree that Galidor was the least Lego-like. Although a few of the sets were decent as just 'action Figures'.

Strange seeing how long Scala has lasted- in the Lego book you can see sets from the late 80's. It never seemed to be particularly popular.

[Duq]

Galidor, yes. Anyone remember ZNAP, Lego's answer to Knex?

[Dinobrick]

Galidor, I had never realized it was even a lego product.

[Shakar]

Galidor did have peg connections, so I'm going to count it out in favor of Clickits. Pieces not compatible with normal Lego? Check. Colours that were introduced for no reason and never made it outside the theme? Double check. Has to be Clickits for me.

[Cy_Bored1337]

Galidor

[legoman19892]

Galidor did have peg connections, so I'm going to count it out in favor of Clickits. Pieces not compatible with normal Lego? Check.

Actually clikits are compatible.

http://thebrickblogger.com/2010/12/lego-clikits/

[splatman]

Another contender would be Belleville. One of my nieces had a bunch of sets, and they are like one-way streets. It seems like the sets are intentionally designed to not be able to be built into anything other than what was pictured on the box. Where's the Spirit Of LEGO in that!? LEGO Belleville: It's the same toy every day!

[zux]

Some sets from Racers theme, like 8369, 8675. But I still love them.

[Dorayaki]

I think those action figure brands were clearly not made to be the "LEGO brick system members". During that time, it felt like LEGO wanted to be a bigger toy company with different toys, not just selling bricks. But these didn't work.

http://thebrickblogg...2/lego-clikits/

Thanx! Glad to know the article I haven't read. Sadly LEGO don't continue to make theses parts. Edited November 10, 2014 by Dorayaki

[Saberwing40k]

I looked at the Muji stuff, and yeah, it is not very Lego like; but it's from Japan, so it hardly counts. I agree with the sentiments that Galidor is not very Lego like, but I think that was intentional, even if that did not work out well. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Xalax racers, because they are not very Lego like, even more so than the RC ones.

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Comparing the Xalax and RC Racers is tricky; the former seem like they're essentially extremely <insert that tiresome argument> system, while the latter is closer to an actual building process at the expense of having any remotely system-related parts!

[mrbradford]

What about BIONICLE or QUATTRO?

[TheLazyChicken]

What about BIONICLE or QUATTRO?

BIONICLE?!

It can still fit in with Lego... Most of the times....

I am going to say Galidor, it can connect but there is far to little of connection spots.

[Hrw-Amen]

I think most of those action figure ranges are not really very LEGo like. They have very little brick like connections.

[Steph 104th]

Don't forget The Last Airbender, I'm not saying the theme is bad but the actual sets were appalling, the sets were very poor and unLego like. And the minifigures were very unkind on the eyes.

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I think most of those action figure ranges are not really very LEGo like. They have very little brick like connections.

They have plenty of pin and axle connections, the former you can fit classic studs in. Sure, it's not always the best looking construction and I don't know whether it's "legal" or not, but it still counts.