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Posted: Dec 13 2007 at 12:52pm | IP Logged Quote DominaCaeli
Theresa's question on Brio and Thomas reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask here: are Megabloks compatible with Duplo? We're wondering whether we'll need to choose between the brands or whether they'll work together. (And if they aren't compatible, which would you suggest?)

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Posted: Dec 13 2007 at 1:08pm | IP Logged Quote CrunchyMom
I think they are compatible, but why would you want both? Duplo are far superior to Mega-blocks.

I married a definite Lego snob. Even the older nephews of dh all confirm that Duplo are better, and I will say, the plastic is definitely more durable.

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They are somewhat compatible but are hard to use together. Personally I would just choose one!

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Posted: Dec 13 2007 at 5:58pm | IP Logged Quote Taffy
We have both and had no problems with compatibility. I agree with Shannon and Lindsay - Lego is definitely better if you want to stick with one brand...

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Posted: Dec 13 2007 at 8:31pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
with either I believe the basic blocks are not made in china.. but with megablocks.. it appears that the character ones are made in china.. and lego does have some parts, motors (and soemthing else I think) made in china..

I just bought my little boys a bunch of new duplo for Christmas.. all the kids like those because you can build "big".. and with this many kids.. more of the same type is better.. it makes sharing much easier

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Posted: Dec 14 2007 at 12:28pm | IP Logged Quote CrunchyMom
We got our massive collection off e-bay. There are great deals that way (too good, my dh went a little nuts when he found out we'd had a son), and its not the type of thing that looks really used when it is. We've added on different sets (like Bob the Builder) as gifts to the boys.

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