Mega Construx is a Canadian construction toy manufacturer that produces building sets and mini-figures. The company was created in 2003 as Mega Bloks, but it was purchased by Mattel in 2014 and renamed Mega Construx in 2017. Its products are designed to encourage imaginative play and include popular licensed properties such as Halo, Pokemon, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2003 as Mega Bloks by Victor Bertrand and Marc Bertrand.
The company became publicly traded on the Toronto stock exchange in 1998.
In 2014, Mattel bought Mega Bloks for $460 million USD.
In 2016, Mega Bloks brand was renamed Mega Construx.
The company's headquarters is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Building sets based on the popular video game franchise.
Building sets featuring popular Pokemon characters.
Building sets featuring characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
Basic bricks and mini-figures that can be used for open-ended building play.
Some of the most popular Mega Construx sets include Halo Infinite sets, Pokemon sets, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets.
The number of pieces in a Mega Construx set varies depending on the set. Smaller sets may have around 50 pieces, while larger sets can have over 1000 pieces.
Mega Construx sets are generally marketed to children aged 5-12. However, many older kids and adults also enjoy the building process and collecting mini-figures.
Yes, Mega Construx bricks are compatible with LEGO bricks and can be combined to create unique and imaginative builds.
Mega Construx sets often feature licensed properties such as Halo, Pokemon, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which appeals to fans of these franchises. They are also generally less expensive than LEGO sets, making them a more affordable alternative.