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Brickmania is going to be at Brîckfete, Toronto on July 19-20th

July 11, 2014, 3:51 pm
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Brickmania will make our fourth appearance at Toronto’s Brîckfete next weekend (public days are July 19th and 20th… starts earlier for exhibitors). Brîckfete is Canada’s first and largest LEGO® fan event and this year promises to be the biggest one ever! We’ll have a booth featuring Brickmania’s custom kits, custom minifies, and of course a large selection of packs and loose BrickArms. Here are some of the Brickmania kits I sent in advance. We have a few left over items from last year being stored for us – all of which is now sold out in our web store.

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This selection of custom minifigs was sent up for our booth earlier this week. These are all the minifigs we have for the entire event, so get there early for the best selection!  We do have a vast array of packs and loose BrickArms for those who’d like to make their own.  Keep in mind that Brîckfete is moving to a bigger location this year – and now with free parking!


Filed under: Announcement, Events Details, General Awesomeness Tagged: AFOL, BrickArms, Brickfete, Brickmania, Canada, Lego, Toronto
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Congratulations to our first EV3 Robotics Boot Camp Graduates!

July 11, 2014, 4:14 pm
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Graduates

We graduated our first class of Boot Campers today and are happy to report that all of our graduates completed their project objectives with flying colors!

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Each student spent time in class learning the fundamentals of robotics and programing and then translated that into hands-on building projects.

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The students learned the fundamentals of robotics by building and programing their first robots. They used this experience to build an autonomous robot of their own design, which was used to complete a set of objectives. The students demonstrated their projects to an audience of family members prior to graduation.

The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Robotics Boot Camp is the first project of the new Brickmania Education program, designed to teach STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum in a fun and hands-on environment at the Brickmania Toyworks. We currently have space available in all five remaining weeks of camp, but they are starting to fill up as additional students sign on every day. We plan to develop additional after school, weekend and evening programs and classes and of course are looking forward to advanced level Robotics camps next summer. Click HERE to see the currently available camps.


Filed under: Brickmania Education, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Toyworks, EV3, Lego, MINDSTORMS
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This Weekend – Train Room on Saturday & Pancakes on Sunday!

July 11, 2014, 4:53 pm
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Second Saturday means the train room will be open for the Brickmania Toyworks Open House.  Come and see the displays by the GMLTC and TCLTC in the Train Room!  We’re open 10am to 4pm on Saturday and so is the train room!  Rob from Brickstuff will also have a booth set up for those interested in learning about lighting up their LEGO models with some of the coolest after-market hardware yet made for the LEGO system.

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With the expanded play area we have more space to place than ever before!  Smaller even have their own DUPLO area.  We also have several tables full of the regular ol’ LEGO bricks for making houses, race cars and more. If you ask nicely we might even bring out the stash of Bionicle! We also have the a find Waldo scavenger hunt set up throughout the space – if you play you will be eligible for a raffle prize!

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Black Hawk Down diorama – photo by Bill Toenjes

Displays set up this weekend at the Toyworks includes the followings:

  • NE Minneapolis Train Loop
  • Battle of Peleliu diorama with 10 foot long Landing Ship Tank model (and hundreds of US Marines squaring off against the Imperial Japanese defenders)
  • The epic new Black Hawk Down diorama
  • Dozens of Brickmania’s kit prototypes (in a shiny new display case!)
  • Tons more…

Remember the open house is a FREE event!

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Brickmania opens at noon on Sunday, but you can join us down the hall Diamonds Cafe for their all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast happening 9am to noon.

“Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 13th!

“$8 buys all you can eat. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, juice, and of course, Diamonds’ unbelievable, rich, yummy coffee!

“We’re hoping for good weather…and the M2M crowd will be here as well, so come and swap stories and stoke up on cakes!!

“Remember, you need to come in from the north (18th Ave side) because of the construction.  The street is closed, but the median is now gone, so you can turn around right in the street and even drive the wrong way on Central – take advantage of that!

“Come have fun and EAT!

“go go go”


Filed under: Announcement, Events Details, General Awesomeness Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Brickmania Toyworks, Lego, Pancakes
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BrickArms M1 Steel Pot Helmet with Custom Fabric Camouflage Netting

July 14, 2014, 3:14 pm
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Battle for a Free Brickmania Renault FT17 Kit in World of Tanks!

July 24, 2014, 3:49 pm
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World War One QF 13 Pounder with Limber and Australian Artilleryman

July 24, 2014, 4:12 pm
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The Ordnance Quick Firing 13 Pounder (weight refers to the weight of the shell) was developed as a light, rapid-firing artillery piece for use by British and Commonwealth cavalry. During World War One, the 13 pounder saw service on all fronts and was widely praised for it’s high mobility and lethal effectiveness. However, once the mobility of open warfare gave way to static trench lines, the QF 13 Pounder would eventually be phased out in favor of the more powerful 18 pounder.

The QF 13 Pounder has the following features:

  • Gun details include seats for two crewmen, deployable lower gun shield and collapsable hand spike
  • Includes custom figure with cloth jacket by MMCB and accessories by BrickArms
  • Separate ammunition limber has opening door
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Over-all color is new dark gray
  • Includes 75 genuine new-condition LEGO®, BrickArms® and MMCB elements
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

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Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: Arftillery, BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, MMCB, World War I, WW1
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Stepped Bulk Discounts BrickArms’ Melee Weapons this week!

July 28, 2014, 9:56 am
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July 28, 2014, 10:12 am
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We’re Bringing Custom Figs Galore to Brickfair Virginia!

July 28, 2014, 1:54 pm
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RSO mit Flak 38 (Styer Raupenschlepper, Ost) limited to just 100 kits!

July 31, 2014, 5:30 am
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The RSO (Raupenschlepper, Ost – or “caterpiller vehicle east”) was borne out of the need for tracked utility vehicles to keep German troops supplied on the roadless, muddy Russian frontier. Based on a Steyr medium truck chassis, the RSO used a simple “slack track” system that was for more reliable and easy to maintain than the complex interleaved road wheels on most German tracked vehicles. Introduced in 1942 as a supply vehicle, it was quickly adapted for multiple roles due to it’s ease of navigation through the alternating frozen or muddy conditions on the Eastern Front. The RSO was widely produced during the war and was also present on the Western Front in large numbers.  Our version mounts the 2cm Flak 38 anti-aircraft cannon, but the gun can be removed to transform this vehicle into a carge carrier.

Due to limited available of certain pieces, this kit will be limited to just 100 copies!

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Slats on cargo bed can be lowered.

The RSO mit Flak 38 kit has the following features:

  • Equipped with fully articulated “Steel” colored Brickmania Track links
  • 2.cm Flak 38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon is included
  • Cab has two opening doors and room inside for two figures
  • Includes 2x custom printed sand blude German “Luftwaffe” minifugres
  • Fold down side and rear cargo compartment slats
  • Includes socket to mount a tow hook or trailer hitch
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
  • Includes 347 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania & BrickArms elements
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
  • Limited to just 100 kits

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Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: "Raupenschlepper, BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Ost", RSO
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August is STEEL Month! Savings on STEEL colored Brickmania Track Links

August 1, 2014, 5:00 am
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Limited Edition World War One British Cavalry Soldier Minifig

August 11, 2014, 3:49 pm
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M1025 HMMWV “Humvee” Armament Carrier – New Tan Version

August 12, 2014, 3:25 pm
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By request we have made a tan version of our M1025 HMMWV kit. This is the classic four-door armaments carrier configuration of the most widely used vehicle in the US inventory.

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The basic kit includes one mini figure, but for a limited time we’re giving you the option of adding up to four additional figures for $10 each

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Humvee fits a total of five figures inside.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, HMMWV, Humvee, Lego, M1025
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M4 Sherman Restocked + Few More M4(105) Premium Kits on Stock

September 4, 2014, 9:43 am
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M4 Sherman Kit

We were caught off guard when first batch of M4’s to sell out in a matter of hours, so we didn’t have a follow-up batch immediately ready in the wings. We’re now happy to report that kits of batch two are now in the store and ready for immediate shipment.

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We also have a few of the M4(105) premium kit with Brickstuff light effects for those willing to push their building skills to the next level.  This premium edition is extremely limited so get yours today!


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Brickstuff, Lego, M4 Sherman, Panzer, Tank, World War 2
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World War II M3A1 Half Track Armored Troop Carrier Available Now

September 18, 2014, 2:58 pm
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M3A1 Half Track

The M3A1 Half Track was main troop transport vehicle for the US Army armored infantry during World War II and the Korean War. The M3A1 half track was designed to carry an entire rifle squad and their equipment (they would often tow a trailer with equipment, fuel, water or ammunition). The M3A1 was fitted with an armored “pulpit” mount for its M2HB heavy machine gun and had three pintle mounts for additional machine guns. The M3A1 was the most advanced version of personnel carriers of the M3 Half Track family, of which more than 40,000 of all types were manufactured during World War II.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The M3A1 Half Track Armored Troop Carrier includes:

  • Fully articulated Brickmania Track Links
  • 3 opening doors for drivers and passengers
  • 4 custom printed tiles with US national insignia
  • 1 custom printed US Army minifigure (can hold up to 9 minifigures)
  • BrickArms M2HB and M1919 Machine Guns included.
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
  • 415 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania & BrickArms elements
  • Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

M3A1 Half Track with Troops

Limited Time Crew Upgrade Offer!

We are offering a limited time upgrade that includes the following:

  • 2 US Army Riflemen minifigures
  • 2 BrickArms M1 Garand Rifles
  • 2 Back Packs

Additional Pictures of the M3A1 Half Track:

Use the winch to pull your vehicle free of obstacles Has three opening doors Large troop compartments fits 9 figures!
Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Lego Military, M3 Half Track, M3A1 Half Track, World War II, WW2
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Vietnam War-Era Searchlight Jeep with Light Effects from Brickstuff

September 30, 2014, 5:30 am
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During the 1960’s the US Army assembled anti-aircraft defense battalions as part of the growng conflct in Vietnam. One of the key pieces of equipment was the searchlight JEEP, which mounted a 100 million candlepower AN-GSS searchlight on a M151 1/4 ton Utility Vehicle. While the perceived threat of air attacks by the North Vietnamese never materialized, the  searchlight was an invaluable piece of equipment used for night time base defense. The lights would be used to sweep the parimeter in IR (infra red) mode, then siwtched to visible light when a target was pinpointed, then reduced using heavy fire from machine guns, M-55 quad or M42 “Duster” batteries.

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We have assembled a limited number of Searchlight Jeeps to augment our previous line of Vietnam War era military vehicle kits. The kit includes a working searchlight powered by Brickstuff light effects accessories, two minifigures with cloth M69 Flak Jackets from MMCB Capes and BrickArms M1 Steel Pot helmets custom printed by Citizen Brick.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Searchlight Jeep has the following features

  • M151 is built using the “Durabuilder” Jeep base for playability
  • Two Vietnam War era soldiers with cloth M69 Flak jackets and BrickArms accessories
  • Includes bright cool white LED and 3AA Battery Pack from Brickstuff (batteries not included)
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Over-all color is new light gray
  • Includes 148 genuine new-condition LEGO®, BrickArms, MMCB Capes and Brickstuff Elements
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. 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.

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Production (top) with cool white LED verses prototype model with warm white LED installed. This is the first time cool white LEDs have been made available from Brickstuff.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Jeep, Lego, M151A1, MUTT, Vietnam War
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Brickmania Featured on Channel 4 News this Morning!

October 9, 2014, 5:40 pm
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Brickmania’s 1/35 Scale USS Nicholas Featured on Beyond the Brick

October 9, 2014, 9:22 pm
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I brought my newly completed 1/35 scale model of the USS Nicholas to Brickfair, Virginia in August. In spite of a savage mauling inflicted to the model during transit, the “Nick” was rebuilt and displayed, attracting a large crowd throughout the event. The guys at Beyond the Brick made this little video clip showing off some of the ship’s details.

The USS Nicholas was one of the most decorated ships in the US Navy during World War II, thus earning a place escorting the battleship USS Missouri into Tokyo Bay to accept the surrender of Japan, ending World War II. I am also planning to build the much larger battleship over the winter and display the two ships at commemorative events in 2015.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: Destroyer, Lego, USS Nicholas, World War II
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1st Infantry Division WW2 Jeeps and Figures now at Cantigny

October 10, 2014, 8:45 am
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Jeep & Rifleman

We have made up special WW Jeeps and US Riflemen minifigures emblazoned with the 1st Infantry Division’s famous “Big Red One” sleeve patch. These are now exclusively available at the gift shop at Cantigny Park, home of the First Division Museum.  If you happen to be in the Chicago area we highly recommend checking out the museum and of course picking up the kit and/or figures before they’re all gone.

On a related note, Brickmania is participating in a collaborative Battle of the Bulge diorama that will be on display in the museum between Thanksgiving and New Years. This is in addition to the regular NILTC Train Show at Cantigny on December, for which Brickmania is an invited vendor/sponsor.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: Brickmania, Cantigny, First Division Museum, Jeep, Lego
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Limited WW2 Jeep with US Navy Officer and Sailor Battle Pack

October 10, 2014, 9:49 am
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We recently built a limited number of WW2 Jeep kits for the LST 325 in Navy gray. By request we’re making a limited amount available to the general public along with our rare custom printed USN ensign  and one of our original USN sailors. Only 38 available!

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We made a special version of the WW2 Jeep for the LST 325 with custom printed tile on the hood. For a limited time you can pick these up in the LST 325 gift shop in Evansville, Indiana. If you live near by here is the perfect excuse to go tour the historic ship!


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, LST, US Navy, WW2 Jeep
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