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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Feb 2007
    VICTORIA
    261

    Cheaper Bricks LIKE Duplo????

    Hi All,
    I am looking for cheaper bricks that are LIKE Duplo and that fit with Duplo but don't cost the earth????

    I know they exists but don't know what brand or where to find them???? Can you help????

    Thanks,

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Aug 2008
    Ouiinslano
    5,303

    They are generally flimsy, brittle and not worth the trouble. The real stuff lasts FOREVER - the childcare Centre where I work has a 21-year old set, still going strong, and that has been used a lot more than your average domestic set!
    Have you tried buying your Duplo on ebay? Can be a lot cheaper than buying in stores.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Victoria
    7,260

    I have some for Charlotte that are from Toys R Us - they came in a little red wagon thing.
    Not sure if they fit with Duplo...?

    They were really cheap - like $20 or something - and they are not flimsy - we have never had one break and DD stands on them lol

    They're called "MEGA BLOCKS"

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Apr 2007
    SE QLD
    2,321

    try op-shops.I don't have the ones that fit with duplo, but they were a bag for $3 and they do the trick

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Feb 2007
    VICTORIA
    261

    Thanks everyone... tried ebay and Duplo is still VERY expensive! I am watching some now that is currently at $130 !!!!! Can you believe it! Will try toys are us...

  6. #6
    Registered User

    May 2008
    where the V8's roar
    1,855

    We also have MEGA BLOCKS, not sure if they fit with DUPLO but they are strong and even I have stepped on them

  7. #7
    DoubleK Guest

    we have Mega blocks as well... and my mum picked up another huge bag of the same blocks (different brand though) which were complete different colours, so now dd has half of each set here and at mums.
    you can spot a mile away the cheaper blocks though, they dont line up or lock in as tight as the mega blocks. but i guess they do the job!