Lego and Mega Blocks are two brand names of construction-type toys as well as minifigures. The main difference between both toys is the company that produces them. Lego is produced by the Lego Group, a private company in Denmark while Mega Blocks is produced by Mega Brands, a public company based in Canada.
What happen to Mega Bloks?
Mattel Inc. says the Mega Bloks toy factory it acquired in 2014 will shut down next year, triggering 580 layoffs in Montreal. Mattel says production of the interlocking plastic bricks for children will be outsourced to facilities in Mexico and China.24 Jan 2020
Did Mega Bloks change their name?
Montreal-based toy block manufacturer Mega Bloks Inc. has changed its company name to Mega Brands Inc. Montreal-based toy block manufacturer Mega Bloks Inc. has changed its company name to Mega Brands Inc. The decision was made by Mega Bloks' shareholders at a meeting held on June 15.
What is the difference between Mega Bloks and Mega Construx?
Mega Brands owns both Mega Construx and Mega Bloks. Currently, Mega Construx is Mega Brands' Lego-competing building brick sets. Whereas Mega Bloks is Mega Brands' larger building bricks (for younger kids) which competes with Duplo blocks.
Do Mega Bloks still exist?
No, Mega Bloks will still exist as a brand that inspires preschoolers 1-5 to achieve their potential through building play. Mega Construx will be launching as a sibling brand to immerse and connect kids 4+ and collectors with worlds they love, with authentic details and unexpected build and play experiences.17 Jan 2017
What age is Mega Bloks for?
About 55 years1967
Are Mega Blocks good for 1 year old?
At this age, children are just learning to stack blocks — and they may have more fun knocking over towers than actually building them. Mega bloks are like giant Legos — perfect for little hands that lack a lot of coordination.16 Sept 2016
Are Mega Blocks good for kids?
Best for Toddlers: Mega Bloks First Builders Bag The oversized blocks are safe for young kids; they're made to be oversized so you won't accidentally step on them and they can't fit in a child's mouth.
Which is better Mega Blocks or Duplo?
For younger children (12 months -2 years)Mega Bloks are easier to use. The bricks don't stick together as tightly so it is easy for younger toddlers to take apart the bricks. Mega Bloks are also slightly bigger than the Duplo bricks making them the perfect starting bricks for 1 to 2-year-olds.18 Nov 2020
Are Mega Blocks toxic?
A: Our toys adhere to US toy safety standards and we are proud to enforce higher internal safety thresholds than required by the standards, but we cannot confirm that the blocks do not include trace amounts of PVC. We assure you that our toys are safe for our families and yours.11 Jan 2014
Is Mega Blocks made by Lego?
Lego and Mega Blocks are two brand names of construction-type toys as well as minifigures. Lego is produced by the Lego Group, a private company in Denmark while Mega Blocks is produced by Mega Brands, a public company based in Canada.
Are Mega Bloks a choking hazard?
Age Range: Easy to outgrow That's a major plus for parents concerned about the choking hazard posed by blocks with smaller dimensions. However, the large size and simplicity of the Mega Bloks might make them too boring for older tots honing their block-building skills.6 Oct 2020