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There are now THREE Types of Plastic Blocks in our Range!

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Updated: Jan 29

More products have been recently added and a lot of these are new styles of plastic toy model blocks! Each with its on design so are not compatible with the other two ranges. Here's the guide to the differences, and how to tell them apart on our website!

Our quick visual reference guide to the three types of educational plastic building block styles of products on our website.

1. Standard Plastic Block Models

Description: These are traditional-sized building blocks that are compatible with popular plastic block brands* (such as standard Lego™®, Sluban™®, Mega Bloks™®, etc), . They offer a wide range of themes and are ideal for both beginners and experienced builders. These models include larger and more detailed builds, making them great for display and creative play. These are the majority of our product types of plastic blocks in our range!


How to Identify on the Website:

  • No special icon is required since these are the default or "classic" type of block sets.

  • The product descriptions will sometimes mention their compatibility with standard-sized blocks and are usually designed to integrate seamlessly with major-brand collections.

Examples: Standard blocks include some dog models, castles, and other general themes. They provide familiar building experiences for all ages.

A cute plastic block toy model seal that uses standard plastic building blocks
Standard Blocks Product compatible with other Popular Brands

2. MINI Plastic Block Models

Description: MINI models are smaller than standard blocks, providing a higher level of detail in a more compact design. These kits are compatible with other MINI blocks and offer a step up in challenge for those who want something a bit more intricate. While these might be compatible with other brands, we make no guarantees about connectivity.


How to Identify on the Website:

  • Look for the MINI icon in the product images or descriptions, clearly marking these as smaller-sized models.

  • Product descriptions often highlight their increased complexity compared to standard block kits.

Examples: The MINI models only include the Panda-Mecha at this stage but more are coming, they do require some precision due to their smaller size.

A cool plastic block model Panda-Mecha that uses MINI plastic building blocks
MINI Blocks Product

3. CuteMIPS (Microparticles)

Description: CuteMIPS are the tiniest block sets in your collection, designed to provide the ultimate challenge. These blocks are microparticles, meaning they are significantly smaller than even MINI blocks. They are only compatible with other CuteMIPS products, offering intricate builds with incredible detail. While these might be compatible with other brands, we make no guarantees about connectivity.


How to Identify on the Website:

  • Look for the CuteMIPS icon on the product images or descriptions, which sets these apart from the other categories.

  • Product descriptions highlight their microparticle size and emphasize their unique compatibility with other CuteMIPS kits.

Examples: CuteMIPS includes series like Mini Puppy Dogs, Mini Kittens, and Princesses, all of which are small-scale, detailed builds perfect for collectors and advanced builders.

An adorable plastic block toy model princess that uses CuteMIPS or microparticle plastic building blocks
CuteMIPS Microparticle Product

Key Differences Between the Three Types of Plastic Blocks

Feature

Standard

MINI

CuteMIPS

Size

Standard-sized blocks

Smaller blocks

Microparticle-sized blocks

Compatibility

Works with majority of CBP products and other popular brands*

Compatible with MINI sets

Only works with CuteMIPS

Complexity

Beginner to Advanced

Intermediate to Advanced

Intermediate to Advanced

Icons on Website

None (default type) sometimes horizontally joined purple & pink merging blocks on purple background

MINI icon yellow & pink vertically stacked blocks on black background

CuteMIPS icon (1.) Cute little pink cube face with freckles, usually accompanied by ording and grid AND/OR (2.) Pink & green vertically stacked blocks on pink background

How to Tell the Difference When Shopping?

  • Read the descriptions: Each product description clearly states whether it is a Standard, MINI, or CuteMIPS model.

  • Look for the icons: Both MINI and CuteMIPS products include special icons in their product images and descriptions to make it easy to distinguish them.

  • Check compatibility: If the description doesn't highlight any compatibility its compatible with standard-sized blocks, it’s a Standard model. If it mentions compatibility only with similar-sized blocks (MINI or CuteMIPS), that defines its category.


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