North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model



News North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model New toys feature similar logo, figurines and more in what appears to be DPRK’s latest knockoff of foreign products Joe Smith December 8, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sangmyung’s “Manned Spacecraft” toy set \| Image: @Parama_Coreafan (Dec. 3, 2023) A North Korean toy company has introduced new building block sets that closely resemble Lego rocket ships and ninjas, in what appears to be the latest example of the country producing knockoff versions of foreign products. The “Building Blocks” (조립식놀이감) sets by toy manufacturer “Sangmyung” (상명) first appeared on North Korean state television in October, and the North Korean-linked Twitter account @Parama_Coreafan posted close-up images of some of the toys on Sunday. A North Korean toy company has introduced new building block sets that closely resemble Lego rocket ships and ninjas, in what appears to be the latest example of the country producing knockoff versions of foreign products. The “Building Blocks” (조립식놀이감) sets by toy manufacturer “Sangmyung” (상명) first appeared on North Korean state television in October, and the North Korean-linked Twitter account @Parama_Coreafan posted close-up images of some of the toys on Sunday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model

New toys feature similar logo, figurines and more in what appears to be DPRK’s latest knockoff of foreign products

Joe Smith December 8, 2023

North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model

Sangmyung’s “Manned Spacecraft” toy set | Image: @Parama_Coreafan (Dec. 3, 2023)

A North Korean toy company has introduced new building block sets that closely resemble Lego rocket ships and ninjas, in what appears to be the latest example of the country producing knockoff versions of foreign products.

The “Building Blocks” (조립식놀이감) sets by toy manufacturer “Sangmyung” (상명) first appeared on North Korean state television in October, and the North Korean-linked Twitter account @Parama_Coreafan posted close-up images of some of the toys on Sunday.

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