Any one know about/have this? (Mega Blocks related)

*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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

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

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Originally Posted by tmntman

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by tormentedvagrant

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.

02-04-2005, 04:37 PM	#1
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	Any one know about/have this? (Mega Blocks related) 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 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. __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys Last edited by tmntman; 02-04-2005 at 07:34 PM. Reason: Update

02-04-2005, 09:27 PM	#3
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	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... __________________

02-04-2005, 10:05 PM	#5
LionO Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 166	Yeah, they are only extra pieces with 2 figures, no new vehicle or anything. __________________ "What made America great was not that every man struggled for his own survival, but that every man accepted individual responsibility for the survival of all." "You are what you experience.You experience what you express.You express what you have to express.You have what you grant yourself."

02-06-2005, 02:09 PM	#6
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	I found it too at the TRU but it only seems to be a case with 3 figures and random pieces so I would rather have the other sets like the lair set that is a good one. __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

02-06-2005, 04:12 PM	#7
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Yea, thats why I didnt get it either... __________________

02-04-2005, 08:50 PM	#2
Starscream Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The South Posts: 148	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.

02-04-2005, 09:37 PM	#4
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,466	yeah, i've seen them. i think there are a few TMNT themed pieces but nothing major.

02-06-2005, 06:41 PM	#8
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Arent Mega-Blocks just some Lego rip off? Everytime I see them they look like Legos or something. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

02-07-2005, 01:44 PM	#10
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,466	I used to think the same way but recently Mega Blocks have really stepped up in quality

02-07-2005, 03:32 PM	#11
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	Yes actually the only difference is the price __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

02-14-2005, 04:40 PM	#13
TheShowstoppa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 629	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! __________________ Courtesy of LUCKFF "I don't know what bothers me more; That this actually worked, or that Don carries around a pigeon puppet." - Mikey: Search for Splinter Pt. 1

02-14-2005, 04:42 PM	#14
Kazari Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nexus: Chasing after the Ultimate Ninja Posts: 2,731	I was thinking of buying Mega Blocks awhile back to just get a little Don lol __________________ is an official Drako hater

03-04-2005, 08:13 PM	#15
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	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 __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

04-11-2005, 08:15 PM	#16
aramconbrat Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 417	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

04-14-2005, 02:04 PM	#17
tormentedvagrant Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2003 Location: April's Apartment Posts: 462	I like the little figures, I wish I could buy them with their weapons without having to get all those extra pieces. __________________ "I like to eat things I can pick out their bones with my teeth, not pick my teeth with their bones."--Leatherhead(RPG)