What is "banbao"

BanBao building blocks is a line of plastic construction toys that are manufactured by Jumbogrand Plastics Moulding Industrial CO.,LTD, a company based in Shantou, Guangdong, China. BanBao pieces range contains different types of blocks, gears and figurines which can be connected in various ways using the principle of mortise and tenon. The creations can be then disassembled. The building process is similar to Lego's and the bricks are partially compatible with Lego brand blocks. Lego and other producers brick plates can not connect correctly with BanBaos bricks or plates, because the pins of the BanBao bricks and plates are too high. BanBao bricks and plates also differ in height in addition to different height of pins.