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Weird though, isn't it? If the design is not protected, you'd figure somebody would make bricks of the same quality for a lower price. Business opportunity...?
by f_allwein 10y ago
Weird though, isn't it? If the design is not protected, you'd figure somebody would make bricks of the same quality for a lower price.
Business opportunity...?
- PostOnce 10y agoi think you are confusing trademarks and patents
- nevster 10y agoIt's all about the manufacturing process - the precision, tolerances, and quality control.
- tomjen3 10y agoUnlikely. Lego has spent a lifetime learning how to make the bricks really well. Plus the only reason they are still around are their partnership - and you can't make a star wars lego brick, no matter how good your tolerances are.
- detaro 10y agoMega Bloks (which seems to be the biggest compatible competitor) also has a surprising range of licensed franchises, targeting both kids (e.g. Despicable Me, Spongebob) and adults (e.g. Halo). Still nowhere near the market power of Lego of course.