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tmntman
02-04-2005, 04:37 PM
I was just finishing a review of the new Mega Blocks sets (Space Lab and Mutation Garage) and went to see if Amazon had them available. No luck there, but I did stumble upon this

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00023HVE8/qid=1107556284/br=1-14/ref=br_lf_t_14//104-1618884-4598346?v=glance&s=toys&n=658006 (http://)
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00023HVE8.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Any one found this locally? I've never seen it at Toys R Us and it isn't even mentioned on the Mega BLocks web site.

Being the impulsive sucker that I am, I went ahead and ordered one. So I guess I'll find out what I bought when it arrives.
Starscream
02-04-2005, 08:50 PM
I imagine it's juat big bucket of blocks with the only TMNT related stuff being the figures you see. I think there's a Dino Thunder one as well.
OA
02-04-2005, 09:27 PM
Yea, I saw them locally at TRU...they were diiferent kinds of those bucket sets (with the one you showed being the only TMNT one) and when I saw them, there was a promotion for buy 2 get 1 free..i never got it as I just assumed they were just a random assortment of pieces that didnt really make anything..let us know how it turns out...
jestergoblin
02-04-2005, 09:37 PM
yeah, i've seen them. i think there are a few TMNT themed pieces but nothing major.
LionO
02-04-2005, 10:05 PM
Yeah, they are only extra pieces with 2 figures, no new vehicle or anything.
zkarlette
02-06-2005, 02:09 PM
I found it too at the TRU but it only seems to be a case with 3 figures and random pieces :ohwell: so I would rather have the other sets like the lair set that is a good one.
OA
02-06-2005, 04:12 PM
Yea, thats why I didnt get it either...
Spitfire
02-06-2005, 06:41 PM
Arent Mega-Blocks just some Lego rip off? Everytime I see them they look like Legos or something.
Jed
02-07-2005, 04:18 AM
Arent Mega-Blocks just some Lego rip off? Everytime I see them they look like Legos or something.

I think the same way too, they look like a poor man's Lego (no offence meant).
jestergoblin
02-07-2005, 01:44 PM
I used to think the same way but recently Mega Blocks have really stepped up in quality
zkarlette
02-07-2005, 03:32 PM
Yes actually the only difference is the price
LionO
02-08-2005, 07:42 PM
I was just finishing a review of the new Mega Blocks sets (Space Lab and Mutation Garage) and went to see if Amazon had them available. No luck there, but I did stumble upon this

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00023HVE8/qid=1107556284/br=1-14/ref=br_lf_t_14//104-1618884-4598346?v=glance&s=toys&n=658006 (http://)
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00023HVE8.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Any one found this locally? I've never seen it at Toys R Us and it isn't even mentioned on the Mega BLocks web site.

Being the impulsive sucker that I am, I went ahead and ordered one. So I guess I'll find out what I bought when it arrives.

I was thinking of getting this specifically for display purposes. It would of looked nice with the rest of the Mega Blok sets
:D
TheShowstoppa
02-14-2005, 04:40 PM
Legos started the whole craze. Then, there were others. Mega Blocks were originally made for children below the ages of 5. Their blocks were big and bulky... hence the MEGA. Anyway, they earned quite a rep after this line and decided to try and give Lego a run for their money. Now lego and Mega Blocks are the only two building block companies people know by name. (Though, generically, people still call them legos. Kinda like people call facial wipes Kleenex or soda Coke.)

The TMNT Line is one of the major lines MB has gotten and it turns out that they have a pretty good line. I personally loved my lair and Battle Shell set... until I had to return them because of defects in the toys... The line has since been discontinued by most retailers and it's a bitch to find them for cheap. If you can pick them up... I suggest doing so!
Kazari
02-14-2005, 04:42 PM
I was thinking of buying Mega Blocks awhile back to just get a little Don lol
tmntman
03-04-2005, 08:13 PM
It's taken a while to get around to it, but I finally got arround to opening up the TMNT Tub. You can check out a mini review and a couple of photos

check it out (http://www.tmnttoys.com/reviews/megablocks/tub/tub.html)

http://www.tmnttoys.com/reviews/megablocks/tub/0516.jpg
aramconbrat
04-11-2005, 08:15 PM
Mega Blocks was kinda a poor guy's lego. In quality, it still doesn't have the bulky plastic that Lego has... In recent years, the quality has really gone up although I am still a fan of Lego.

The Mega Blocks sets are just too simplistic and you don't have as many options to rebuild and create.

The lot that started this post is just additional pieces for the creator to build something new without destroying previous creations. I buy the Mego Blocks mainly because well, they are Canadian, and for the little people/turtles that come in them!

Overall, I think Mego Blocks are getting better, but I will always find Lego a bit higher class! But Lego will never make Ninja Turtle related products and therefore, we must buy Mega Blocks
tormentedvagrant
04-14-2005, 02:04 PM
I like the little figures, I wish I could buy them with their weapons without having to get all those extra pieces.
aramconbrat
04-14-2005, 06:52 PM
I like the little figures, I wish I could buy them with their weapons without having to get all those extra pieces.

Oh man, I know what you mean... I bought the sets for my little brother and when he gets tired of them I am going to take the figures.

If you look on Ebay, a LOT of people are selling their sets without their figures. If I knew I could sell the blocks, I would totally buy the sets just for the figures.