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		bcl on Jan 11, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Are Lego Sets Expensive? In my experience Mega Bloks fit, but don't hold together as well as LEGO.

rsheridan6 on Jan 11, 2013 | [–]

They're also made of a different kind of plastic - they don't look or feel as smooth and shiny. There are a number of Lego knockoff brands, but I don't think any of them measure up to Lego.

eloisant on Jan 11, 2013 | [–]

Yes, because if you can't make it as precise as LEGO, you can make it a bit loose so it fits anyway.

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