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New Release: Panzer IV Ausf F

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The Panzer IV was the workhorse of the German armored forces during World War II. It saw action on all fronts and was continually upgraded throughout the war. Responding to developments in Allied Armor, the Panzer IV Ausf F2 variant was the first to receive the long-barrel KwK 40 L/43 75mm cannon, which could fire a high velocity shell capable of knocking out the Russian T-34 and American M3 and M4 tanks. This gun remained the standard main armament on all subsequent models of the Panzer IV (Ausf F2 through J) and this configuration saw action in North Africa, the Mediterranean, Russia, and Western Europe.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Panzer IV ausf F kit has the following features:

  • Features fully articulated Brickmania Track Link™ treads
  • Turret has a full 360° rotation, elevating main gun and three opening crew hatches
  • Includes custom printed Deutsches Afrikakorps minifigure and BrickArms MG34 machine gun
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
  • Includes 535 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks and BrickArms elements
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks compatable weapons by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled and includes completed printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

Upgrades to the Panzer IV Ausf F Tank Kit Available while supplies last.

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Panzer IV Ausf F Tank Megaton Upgrade: Panzer IV Ausf F Tank Kit + German Panzer Commander + German MP40 Soldier

Includes everything in the Panzer IV Ausf F Tank Kit
Plus:

  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania MP40 German Soldier (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania German Panzer Commander (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Tan Stalhelm with Netted Mesh (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Black LEGO Cap
  • 1 BrickArms Reloaded Overmolded P08
  • 1 BrickArms Black MP40
  • 1 BrickArms Gunmetal M24 Stielhandgranate

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Filed under: New Releases Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Lego Military, Lego Panzer, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Free 10.5 CM LEFH 18/40 Ends Saturday

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Celebrate VE-Day All Week with 15% Off!

New Release Panzer III Ausf H

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Designed to be Germany’s tanks for fighting other tanks, the Panzer III saw its successful battlefield debut during the invasion of Poland. It proved to be a reliable, winning design and fulfilled its intended role with ease. The Panzer III continued to see action in every battlefield in Europe and North Africa. It was eventually phased out of production in 1943, when it could no longer compete with more advanced Soviet tanks such as the T-34 and KV series. Panzer III hulls continued to be used in the manufacture of the Sturmgeschütz III, one of the most successful  assault guns / tank destroyers to see action in World War II.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Panzer III Ausf H has the following features:

  • Fully rotating turret with elevating main gun assembly
  • Three opening hatches on the turret
  • Radio antenna can be deployed in raised or lowered position
  • Custom pad-printed panzer commander minifig
  • Two BrickArms MG34 machine guns
  • Sturdy construction means lots of play possibilities
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 426 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks and BrickArms elements
  • professionally printed instructions and packaging
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-64 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete full color printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box.

Upgrades to the Panzer III Ausf H German Medium Tank Available while supplies last.

Panzer Panzer III Ausf H Tank Megaton Upgrade: Panzer III Ausf H Tank Kit + German MP40 Mechanic + German MP40 Soldier

Includes everything in the Panzer III Ausf H German Medium Tank Kit
Plus:

  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania MP40 German Soldier Dark Grey (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania MP40 German Soldier Light Grey (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Dark Grey Stalhelm with Netted Mesh (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Minikit Drill Press (Not available separately)
  • 1 LEGO Dark Grey Kepi Hat
  • 1 BrickArms Dark Grey Custom Printed MG34 Crate with MG34 and Bipod
  • 2 BrickArms Black MP40
  • 1 BrickArms Gunmetal M24 Stielhandgranate


Filed under: Coupons & Offers, General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego Military, Lego Panzer, Lego Tank, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

VE-DAY 15% discount ends in a few short hours. Don’t miss out.

Custom Minifigures Restocked

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New Release: T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank

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Developed in great secrecy, the T-34 was Russia’s answer to the growing military threat of Germany in the 1930s. Incorporating many new and innovative features, such as the Christie suspension system and sloping armor, its success was considered a gamble by the Communist Party bosses. While the Soviet Union already had a heavy tank series in production (KV series), the T-34 program was given the go ahead. Stalin’s rationale was that the designers could always be executed if the project failed. While not in full production when Hitler unleashed Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union, the appearance of the T-34 stunned the German High Command. Not only was the T-34 able to withstand almost anything the Germans could throw at it, but its 76mm gun could easily knock out both Panzer IIIs and IVs, then the heaviest tanks in the German arsenal.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank has the following features:

  • Fully rotating turret with elevating main gun assembly
  • Oopening crew hatch on the turret
  • Radio antenna can be deployed in raised or lowered position
  • Custom pad-printed Red Army tanker minifig
  • BrickArms PPSh submachine gun
  • Sturdy construction means lots of play possibilities
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 459 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks and BrickArms elements
  • professionally printed instructions and packaging
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete full color printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box.

Upgrades to the T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank Available while supplies last.

T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank Megaton Upgrade: T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank Kit + Drill Press + Russian Mechanic + Russian Soldier + DP-28 Crate

Includes everything in the T-34/76 Soviet Medium Tank Kit
Plus:

  • 2 Custom Pad-Printed Brickmania Pad-Printed Red Army Soldier
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Minikit Drill Press
  • 1 LEGO Dark Tan Hat
  • 1 Custom BrickArms Gunmetal Ushanka
  • 1 BrickArms Custom Printed Crate with DP-28 and Bipod
  • 1 BrickArms Reloaded Overmolded PPSH


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego Tank, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Celebrate Our New Retail Location With Us.

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Use coupon code: BRICKMANIASTORE this week to receive $5 off orders of $50 or more.
Or use code: EXCITEDBRICKMANIA this week to receive 10% off orders of $100 or more.

Brickmania is celebrating our new retail location.  Brickmania will be opening a store in the Mall of America® this June.  Everyone here at Brickmania is excited to bring all of the high quality custom Brickmania kits to a world class leader in retail, entertainment and attractions like the Mall of America® that will be open seven days a week.

We will keep you updated of our progress as we finish our store and plan opening dates and a Grand Opening Event.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego Military, store, World War 2, World War I, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

New Minifigure Release: Russian Soldier

New Megaton Minifigure Release: Russian Sniper

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Each week we are going to upgrade a custom Brickmania minifigure with cool accessories like custom made netted helmets and Reloaded Overmolded BrickArms weapons.  This week we have a WWII Russian Sniper with Cape and a Reloaded Overmolded BrickArms Mosin Nagat for only $35


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Lego Military, minifig, russian, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

$20 US Army Jeep Returns

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The general purpose scout car (JEEP) was designed to be an agile,light weight multi-use vehicle to be used by the new motorized US Army forces during World War II. The JEEP’s performance and reputation was legendary as this car was the adopted light weight vehicle by both Allied and Axis armies.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

  • This model was designed for the entry level Lego builder and is sturdy enough for lots of every day play.
  • It can accommodate up to three minifigs.
  • Includes a hitch for a trailer or towed artillery piece (all sold separately).
  • New Recruit Skill Level (beginning Lego builder)

This is the cheapest vehicle kit offered by Brickmania sized to accomodate standard Lego minifigures.

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WWII US Rifleman Sold Seperately

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Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Lego, Lego Military, US Army, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

New Release: Spitfire Mk Vc Trop

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The Spitfire was Britain’s premier fighter aircraft during World War II. More than 20,000 of this aircraft were built for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and those of the Commonwealth and Allies. The Spitfire appeared just in time to take part in the Battle of Britain, where its reputation as a war-winning thoroughbred greatly eclipsed the RAF’s more numerous Hurricanes. By 1941 the Spitfire became the main fighter aircraft used for air-to-air combat, with the Hurricane being mainly relegated to the ground attack role.

The Spitfire was designed by RJ Mitchell, an engineer for the Supermarine Aviation, to be a high speed interceptor fighter. Its characteristically thin, elliptical shaped wings, mated to the incredibly powerful Rolls-Royce V-12 Merlin engine, gave it an air-speed advantage over most of its contemporaries.

Deficiencies, such as weak armament and performance of the Merlin engine during negative G turns, led to rapid development of improved Spitfire designs. By 1942 the negative G performance was resolved in the Spitfire Mk V.  The “C” wing configuration housed four 20mm Hispano cannons. This greatly improved the Spitfire’s offensive punch. Brickmania’s Mk Vc Trop is based on this configuration, “Topicalised” with desert camouflage and a larger air filter used in high-dust environments.

Spitifire Mk Vc vitals:

  • Dimensions: Wingspan 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m), Length 29 ft 11 in (9.13 m), Height 11 ft 5 in (3.49 m)
  • Weight: Empty 5100 lbs (2313 kg), Loaded 6745 lb (3078 kg), Max 7300 lb (3311 kg)
  • Armament: 4 x 20mm Hispano Mk II cannon, 2 x 250 or 1 x 500 pound bombs
  • Speed: 374 mph (601kmh)
  • Range: 470 miles (756 km)
  • Service Ceiling: 36,500 ft (11,125 m)

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

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The Spitfire Mk Vc Trop building kit includes:

  • Authentic camouflage and coloring of RAF/RAAF/RCAF units based in the Mediterranean & North Africa
  • Custom printed pilot minifigure
  • Authentic roundels printed on premium vinyl sticker stock
  • Retractable main landing gear and free-spinning prop and optional bomb
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 473 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania & BrickArms elements
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania and BrickArms elements. This model comes disassembled and includes printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

Upgrades to the Spitfire Mk Vc Trop Kit Available while supplies last.

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Spitfire Mk Vc Trop Kit Megaton Upgrade: Spitfire Mk Vc Trop Kit + Ordnance Cart + Australian Infantry Armament Pack with German MP40 Soldier

Includes everything in the Spitfire Mk Vc Trop Kit
Plus:

  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania MP40 Afrikakorps German Soldier (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Printed Brickmania Australian Soldier (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Tan Stalhelm with Netted Mesh (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Printed BrickArms Dark Tan Australian Bren Crate (Not available separately)
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Dark Tan Brodie with Netted Mesh
  • 1 Custom Brickmania Ordnance Cart (for moving the bomb in the Spitfire Kit)
  • 1 BrickArms Black MP40
  • 1 BrickArms Black Bren Gun with Bipod

Filed under: General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego Military, LEGO plane, Spitfire, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

New Megaton Minifigure Release: Panzer Commander

New Minifigure Release: Panzer Commander

Re-Release: M1942 ZiS-3 76mm Field Gun

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This Re-Release is also returning after selling out from a limited run two years ago.

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The ZiS-3 76mm Field Gun (Officially designated M1942 Divisional Gun) was the most common medium artillery piece used by the Soviet Union during the Great Patriotic War. Due to the innovated addition of the massive muzzle brake, pre-war 76mm gun barrels could be mated to the light weight ZiS-2 anti-tank gun carriage. This created a compact, mobile, inexpensive, versatile and easy to produce artillery piece that was called, “A masterpiece of artillery systems design.” by Joseph Stalin. The ZiS-3 gun was the main armament used for the Su-76 self-propelled gun. Most ZiS-3 guns were withdrawn from the Red Army after World War II and were later supplied to satellite states. The ZiS-3 was used by communist forces in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

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Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

  • Gun is posable with a good degree of elevation
  • Lower gun shield folds up and tails fold in for transportation
  • One custom pad-printed Soviet soldier minifig with BrickArms PPSh
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
  • Includes 78 LEGO elements.
  • Includes Brickmania Custom Pad Printed Russian Soldier
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO bricks and is shipped disassembled. Also included are full-color printed building instructions and is packaged in a sealed polybag. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.

 


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego artillery, Lego Military, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Re-Release: Gaz AAA Russian Truck

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This Brickmania favorite has been reworked and re-released after a two year absence.  Get yours before they are gone again.
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The Gaz AAA was a 6×4 Cargo truck, based on the Ford AAA model, and built in the Soviet Union in the 1930’s and 40s. During World War II it was supplied to the Soviet Army by the thousands, serving a similar role as the CCKW “Jimmy” for the American Army. Gaz trucks were a vital component to the Soviet War effort and were used in a wide ranging variety of purposes, from hauling equipment, towing artillery pieces and forming the basis for numerous specialty vehicles.

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Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The Gaz AAA has the following features:

  • Opening cab doors, functioning tail gate and fold down side rails
  • One custom pad-printed Soviet soldier minifig with BrickArms PPSh
  • Sturdy construction for active play
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 171 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks elements
  • Includes Brickmania Custom Pad Printed Russian Soldier
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible weapons by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled and includes completed printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.


Filed under: General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego artillery, Lego Military, lego truck, truck, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

New Release: Stalingrad ’42 Motherland Defense Pack

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The Stalingrad ’42 Motherland Defense Pack includes the Gaz AAA kit + the ZiS 3 76mm Field Gun kit + the Maxim Quad AA Mount kit (not available separately)

We have gathered together a special “Motherland Defense Pack” in commemoration of the epic battle of Stalingrad and defeat of the invading German 6th Army.  In addition to the complete Zis-3 76mm Field Gun and Gaz AAA Truck kits, this pack includes the M4 anti-aircraft mounting for four M1910 Maxim machine guns (they are actually BrickArms M1917A1s as surrogate M1910s). Also included is the DP-28 machine gun and exclusive printed BrickArms crate.

The Maxim Quad AA Mount kit

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Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The M4 Maxim Quad AA Mount has the following features:

  • Gun is posable with a good degree of elevation
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
  • Includes 49 LEGO and BrickArms elements.
  • Includes BrickArms Custom Pad Printed DP-28 Crate with DP-28
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

 The Gaz AAA

The Gaz AAA was a 6×4 Cargo truck, based on the Ford AAA model, and built in the Soviet Union in the 1930’s and 40s. During World War II it was supplied to the Soviet Army by the thousands, serving a similar role as the CCKW “Jimmy” for the American Army. Gaz trucks were a vital component to the Soviet War effort and were used in a wide ranging variety of purposes, from hauling equipment, towing artillery pieces and forming the basis for numerous specialty vehicles.

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Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The Gaz AAA has the following features:

  • Opening cab doors, functioning tail gate and fold down side rails
  • Sturdy construction for active play
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
  • Includes 171 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks elements
  • Includes Brickmania Custom Pad Printed Russian Soldier
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

The ZiS-3 76mm Field Gun

The ZiS-3 76mm Field Gun (Officially designated M1942 Divisional Gun) was the most common medium artillery piece used by the Soviet Union during the Great Patriotic War. Due to the innovated addition of the massive muzzle brake, pre-war 76mm gun barrels could be mated to the light weight ZiS-2 anti-tank gun carriage. This created a compact, mobile, inexpensive, versatile and easy to produce artillery piece that was called, “A masterpiece of artillery systems design.” by Joseph Stalin. The ZiS-3 gun was the main armament used for the Su-76 self-propelled gun. Most ZiS-3 guns were withdrawn from the Red Army after World War II and were later supplied to satellite states. The ZiS-3 was used by communist forces in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

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Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The ZiS-3 76mm Field Gun has the following features:

  • Gun is posable with a good degree of elevation
  • Lower gun shield folds up and tails fold in for transportation
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
  • Includes 78 LEGO elements.
  • Includes Brickmania Custom Pad Printed Russian Soldier
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible weapons by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled and includes completed printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.


Filed under: General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego artillery, Lego Military, lego truck, truck, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Restocked: Panzer III Ausf H (limited number available)

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Designed to be Germany’s tanks for fighting other tanks, the Panzer III saw its successful battlefield debut during the invasion of Poland. It proved to be a reliable, winning design and fulfilled its intended role with ease. The Panzer III continued to see action in every battlefield in Europe and North Africa. It was eventually phased out of production in 1943, when it could no longer compete with more advanced Soviet tanks such as the T-34 and KV series. Panzer III hulls continued to be used in the manufacture of the Sturmgeschütz III, one of the most successful  assault guns / tank destroyers to see action in World War II.


Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Panzer III Ausf H has the following features:

  • Fully rotating turret with elevating main gun assembly
  • Three opening hatches on the turret
  • Radio antenna can be deployed in raised or lowered position
  • Custom pad-printed panzer commander minifig
  • Two BrickArms MG34 machine guns
  • Sturdy construction means lots of play possibilities
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 426 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks and BrickArms elements
  • professionally printed instructions and packaging
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-64 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete full color printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box.


Filed under: Coupons & Offers, General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego Military, Lego Panzer, Lego Tank, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Restock: M3 Grant British Medium Tank

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At the outbreak of World War Two, the US Army’s tank force was woefully unequipped to handle the latest European tank developments. The existing American tanks (M1 and M2) were inadequately armed and armored compared to the German panzer forces that had swept across Europe in the early months of the war. Facing the very real possibility of being pulled into a European conflict and under pressure to supply material to the beleaguered British army, an urgent call for a more powerful new tank was issued.

American industry heeded the call and began work on a tough new tank design with heavier armor and a 75 mm main gun. This new tank would eventually be known as the M4 Sherman medium tank, a complex and powerful tank that would take years to design and produce. In the meantime the M3 medium tank was rushed into production, mounting a 75mm main gun in an antiquated hull-mounted sponson. The M3 also has a 37mm high-velocity anti-tank gun in a turret mounted offset to the left top of the bulky hull. There was an additional commander’s cupola with a 30 cal. machine gun mounted on top of the 37mm gun turret (giving a turret on turret effect).

The British Army found themselves urgently in need of replacement tanks for those abandoned in Dunkirk after the fall of France. The United States was able to provide the newly minted M3 in great numbers through the Lend-Lease program. While the British bought large numbers of the original M3 design, they also ordered large numbers with a specially designed turret, which had a large compartment at the rear to house a radio and eliminated the commander’s cupola. The British dubbed the original M3 the “Lee” and the modified version was called the “Grant.”

Both variants of the M3 played a pivotal role in the North Africa campaigns. While mounting of the 75mm gun low in the hull and the over-all high silhouette of the tank had many disadvantages, the M3 proved itself effective and reliable on the battlefield. For a brief time the M3’s 75mm gun dominated battlefields verses the German Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks. Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery concluded his successful route of the German and Italian armies in North Africa while riding in a M3 Grant (it is preserved today in London’s Imperial War Museum).

Unfortunately, the M3’s battlefield dominance proved short lived as Germany up-gunned their own tanks and developed the more powerful Tiger and Panther tanks. By 1943 the M3 was declared obsolete and was phased out of service in the European theater as the M4 Sherman became available in large numbers. The M3 continued service in the Pacific theatre until the end of World War Two, where it proved effective against infantry and the diminutive Japanese tank forces. Although the design was greatly flawed and out of date, the M3 proved to be a satisfactory interim solution for American and British needs, with more than 6000 being produced between August 1941 and December 1942.

M3 Grant Vital Statistics

  • Crew: 6 (driver, 2x gunner, 2x loader & commander)
  • Weight: 30 tons (27 metric tons)
  • Armament: 1x 75mm Gun M2/M3, 1x 37mm M5/M6 1x .30-06 Browning machine gun
  • Road Speed: 26 mph (42 km/h)
  • Range: 119 miles (193 km)
  • Years Produced:1941-42

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

Features of the M3 Grant Medium Tank kit include

  • Fully articulated Brickmania Track Links™ tank tracks
  • Turret fully rotates and 37mm main gun can be raised and lowered
  • Model has detailed engine compartment and seven opening hatches and storage bins
  • Two custom printed British desert soldier minifigures with BrickArms Sten Guns
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is desert tan
  • Includes 700 genuine LEGO, Brickmania and BrickArms elements
  • Professionally printed building instructions

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition elements from LEGO and BrickArms. This model comes disassembled, includes printed building instructions, and comes packaged in a sealed box.


Filed under: General Awesomeness, New Releases, World War II Models Tagged: Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego Military, Lego Tank, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Minifigure Re-Release: WWII US Navy Sailor

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Special Release Price of $13 for a limited time.  Save $2.

Custom Brickmania World War II US Navy Sailor

This limited edition custom Brickmania World War II US Navy Sailor, custom printed by Brickmania on a genuine LEGO mini figure.  We use pad-printing for our figures, which is the same process used by LEGO for their own designs.

Features of this product:

  • 1 limited edition custom printed World War II US Navy Sailor minifigure from Brickmania
  • Pad printed
  • 1 Gunmetal BrickArms M1 Steel Pot Helmet


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