MB expands in the US

footsteps · Post by **footsteps** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:29 pm

I wonder what this is a portent of.

Alan

DarkDotDotDotMan · Post by **DarkDotDotDotMan** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:41 pm

... Yep it's true. The end of the world is near... no, not really. But it's preetty close. Lego has to work harder to get more sales now. Is it gonna effect lego products?

Post by **Robin Hood** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:01 pm

I just feel miserable all over. Not only is mega growing, but its got the capital to buy that company. Plus, this addition will increase the size and the profits.

Lego, get your act together, or you won't have a market in North America.

Dan

LEGOFREAK · Post by **LEGOFREAK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:15 pm

actually I am just disappointed - Roseart stuff has always been a pretty good product if a tad on the economical side (great for kids though)... megabloks being the crapola that it is could very well bring a good product down.
ah well, I guess crayola is still better

eNiGMa · Post by **eNiGMa** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:39 pm

I'm scared. Let's revolt! If the Lego community all around the world acts up, it's sure to get someone's attention. Thus, ending our problem with Megablocks...

Jacob C. · Post by **Jacob C.** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:22 pm

Lego will stay ahead with better set design, higher quality, better service, etc (I hope)
But when it comes to price, MB will win because their stuff is cheaper.

And Lego needs to "evolve" to sell products for what the consumers want.
I notice that MB has sets with fighter jets & tanks....
Kids & adults really like that stuff (at least here in the states)
Lego should expand it's horizons to cover more themes otherwise another company will.

If TLC's situation becomes dire, then as a last resort they could out source all their jobs & factories over seas to another country to save money.

But I have a feeling TLC will do just fine.

Post by **Formendacil** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:22 pm

Maybe its a good sign... Maybe it means that MB is moving away from the bricks/blocks industry, which would be good if it was.

Otherwise, except for giving MB another way to earn money (and it was outdoing LEGO there anyway), I hardly see how this affects us too much.

Jacob C. · Post by **Jacob C.** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:25 pm

Maybe its a good sign... Maybe it means that MB is moving away from the bricks/blocks industry, which would be good if it was.

I didn't think of it like that......that would be good though!

Post by **JoshWedin** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:56 am

Formendacil wrote:I hardly see how this affects us too much.

Oh, but there is a huge effect! Roseart has made some Lego puzzles in the past and I doubt they will do that anymore! Curses and dang it all! :evil:

Josh

PS. That was tongue in cheek, in case you didn't get that. Although I do own a Roseart Lego puzzle...and its MISB...aren't you all jealous?

JPinoy · Post by **JPinoy** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:09 am

This is disturbing news.... MegaBloks of America is like the Soviet Union of plastic building toys while Lego of China is the new NATO of plastic building toys!

I will send my armies to try and hold back their massive invasion of the US. But, I need back up!

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Elite ... eader1.jpg

The Hordesman · Post by **The Hordesman** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:24 am

My best Bender voice:
Haha, okay, we're boned.

Should I expand the Megabloks territory on my legomap methinks?

eNiGMa · Post by **eNiGMa** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:50 pm

The Hordesman wrote:Should I expand the Megabloks territory on my legomap methinks?

No! That would just encourage them....

Jacob C. · Post by **Jacob C.** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:26 pm

MegaBloks of America is like the Soviet Union of plastic building toys while Lego of China is the new NATO of plastic building toys!
I will send my armies to try and hold back their massive invasion of the US. But, I need back up!

Thankfully Im all stocked up on Light Grey bricks, so just in case something bad happens, I will be able to survive this MB invasion!
Wonders if MB has declared war yet?

bannear · Post by **bannear** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:55 pm

Sometimes a company diversifies and gets their hand into too many pots and falls a apart - perhaps we can hope.

Lego has been smart, they have stuck with a great product and weathered the ups and downs of the market, by staying true to their beliefs. Even if they have made some gafs, they are still competing. MB has the upper hand now - but will it be forever?

I know that in 10 years the lego in my closet will be able to be given to the next generation of Lego Enthusiasts - but the MegaBlocks will have hit the trash can - and not just because I don't like them, but because they wear out. Their designs are not as good and the figs break and blocks scratch - It's short term gain to make a cheap product - what will happen in 10 years?

Let's stick with Lego for the long haul - accepting their mistakes and lauding their success.

Some examples of good planning is their Dupo Licensing for Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer and now Thomas the Tank Engine - I know it doesn't mean much for castle enthusiasts, but it does mean the company is doing well in some markets

I am waiting for Vikings ....
SirBert.

timber_wolf899 · Post by **timber_wolf899** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:58 pm

I would rather see lego die than submit to the evils of outsourcing.