Lego, Mega Bloks, and Best-Lock Building Sets; Which One is the Best Buy?

You are in a toy store and are browsing the building blocks. Carefully looking at the three choices; Lego, Mega-Bloks and Best-Lock, you need a little help in selecting which one to choose. No problem. As an avid collector of building sets, I have compared the various brands and rated them on price, compatibility, diversity of sets offered, and durability. While each has their positives and negatives, there are clearly some differences among the brands.

For the person who only likes the best, Lego comes to mind. Lego sets are durable and solid throughout. The brick, when compared to other brands, weighs significantly more which enhances its durability factor. Lego's also come in more colors and varieties of sets such as: Quatro, Duplo, City, Aqua Raiders, Knight's Kingdom, and others. While many people think Lego is expensive, their prices have actually decreased in the last year. One thing to keep in mind about Lego is that their bricks tend to be a little taller than others. This can be a problem if a person tries to build a structure using different brands. Furthermore, Lego has the best website available which features sets, downloadable building plans, and sale items. My recommendation, and first choice, is Lego for the casual and avid builder.

A close second is Mega Bloks. Mega Bloks are great for builders who are movies fans, as the company has sets featuring Spider Man, The Pirates of the Caribbean, and TMNT. Mega Bloks also has a Pro-Builder series which features naval sea vessels, the Star Trek Enterprise, and other more adult-themed sets. Mega Bloks are comparable with Lego in strength, durability, and price; and are a good choice for all age builders. While the Mega Bloks website does not have an online store, sets are viewable and retailers can be located that sell the Mega Bloks brand.