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RE-RELEASE: Final Batch of our Tiger I Ausf E Kits Now Available

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Tiger I

The final batch of our extremely popular (and equally as rare) Tiger I Ausf E premium custom kit is now available. Due to the severe rarity of certain elements, it is extrmely unlikely that we’ll be able to make any future editions of this kit.

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While this re-release is practically identical to the original from early 2012, we took the opportunity to include custom-printed Panzertruppen mini fig torsos…

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… And added extra tracks on the glacias plate.

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The Tiger I model has a fully detailed hull and includes driver and radio operator minifigs. The turret and hull sections are easy to separate to show off your model’s interior details.

 


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Panzer, Tiger I, Wehrmacht, WW2

RESTOCK: Individual Union and Confederate Soldiers

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We cleaned our office over the weekend and found some leftover Union and Confederate Soldier minifigs. We’ve decided to outfit them with BrickArms Musket and Bayonets and have put them up on the web store for a one-time chance to beef up your Civil War armies. We also have small amounts of Union and Confederate standard bearers with cloth battle flags.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Civil War, Confederate, Lego, Military, Soldier, Union

Brickmania Makes Cameo Appearance at Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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The Brickmania team recently returned to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to lend some our LEGO collection for a teen building and activity night.

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While our team was on hand to offer guidance and moral support, the kids pretty much knew what to do without our help. Instead  we made this fantastic sign with the arts and crafts supplies.

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This time we were able to sweet talk them into doing a side-by-side comparison photo with their Van Gogh painting and our mosaic (you can’t see the five giant security goons standing off camera).  Our plan is to disassemble the mosaic and do a new group project at the Toyworks in late November where we’re going to invite the public to help. Stay tuned for more info!


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: Brickmania, Lego, MIA, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Teen, Van Gogh

Brickstuff Lights Now Available At Brickmania.com

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Brickstuff

We have been including Brickstuff lights in our displays for the last year and everyone agrees that the results are awesome. So much so that we regularly invite Rob to demonstrate his lighting system at our Second Saturday Open House and have even begun including them in our kits. We are pleased to announce that we expanding our partnership with Brickstuff and are now stocking most of the basics in our web store.

Check out some of these models we have used Brickstuff lights to add another level of realism:

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M151 Searchlight Jeep (a Brickmania kit)

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M4(105) Sherman Tank (a Brickmania kit)

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USS Nicholas display model

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Black Hawk Down diorama

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Soviet Tank Repair Depot

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BRDM model

 

 


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: Aftermarket, Brickmania, Brickstuff, custom, Lego, LEGO Light System, Lights

M4A3E8(76)W “Easy Eight” Sherman Kit Available Now

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Sherman Easy Eight

“Easy Eight” was the nickname for the final World War II production model of the famous American Sherman Tank. It’s official designation is the M4A3E8(76)W which denotes the following features: Welded steel hull, Ford GAA V8 gasoline engine, horizontal volute spring suspension, 23-inch wide tracks, 76mm main gun in a T-23 turret, and “wet” ammunition stowage.

While never designed to battle heavy German armor, this model was far more capable than the original Sherman tanks rolled out just three years earlier. The “Easy Eight” was the only Sherman to remain in American service following World War II and it would see further action on the Korean Peninsula supporting UN forces. The “Easy Eight” was also the basis of the famous Israeli “Super Shermans” which saw action well into the 1970’s. More than 49,000 Sherman Tanks were built during World War II. Many thousands were distributed to the Allies through the Lend-Lease program.

Easy Eight Cover

We’ve saved the best Sherman tank for last!  The standard production kit includes one US Tanker minifig with the armored division sleeve print. It also has smooth rolling LEGO tracks, four opening crew hatches (inside is not detailed, but can be easily accessed for adding your own interior), custom pad-printed US star insignia tiles, and BrickArms M2HB and M1919 machine guns for secondary armament.

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Expanded Crew Add-On

For those who order during the first week, we’re giving you the opportunity to add up to four extra US Tanker minifigs with sleeve prints, generally reserved for new release kits and not normally available for separate purchase.

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Taking the Time to Make it Even Better

While we aimed to have this released the same day as the movie Fury (featuring this same tank), a last minute decision to have the instruction booklet professionally printed (rather than our usual laser printed method) means shipping will be delayed until Wednesday, October 22nd. If the results are as good as we hope, we will switch all instruction printing to this method whenever possible.


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Easy Eight, Lego, M4A3E8, Sherman Tank, World War II

WWI and WW2 Minifig Decal Box Sets Are Back in Stock!

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Decal Box Set

The special Box Set releases of Roaglaan’s Customs water-slide decals for minifigs were so popular that we’ve created another batch.

WW2 Decals

The World War II Collection contains 33 different decal sets to create a total of 140 figures, at half the price of buying them individually.

New Figures

Included in the WW2 Box Set are eight previously unavailable decals packs!

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The World War I Box Set contains all eight currently available World War I decal sets, again at half the retail price of buying them individually.

Boot Decals

As a special bonus exclusive to the World War I Box Set, we have included enough boot decals to add them to every figure!

 

 


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Minifigs, Roaglaan's Customs, Water Slide Decals

Free Messerschmitt Bf-109 Minikit Offer – This Week Only!

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Free Minikit

We’re giving out a free BF-109 Messerschmitt mini kit this week with every order of $100 or more.  Don’t try to adding it in your shopping cart: Our customer service experts will simply add it when they ship your order!  Limit one free mini kit per customer. Order subtotal (after applicable discounts) must be at least $100, excluding shipping costs, to qualify.

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The Messerschmitt Bf-109 is built at 1:120 scale (1 inch = 10 feet) to match the Micro Tank Battle game played at World War Brick. You bet there will be more aircraft rules added for WWB 2015!


Filed under: Coupons & Offers, New Releases Tagged: Bf0109, Brickmania, Free Offer, Lego, Mini Kit

LST 325 Memorial Kits and Minifigs Available Online


M1 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun + Three US Infantry Minifigures Bundle

Free Spitfire Minikit with Orders of $100 or More – While they Last!

New World War II Minifigs and Limited Edition Box Set

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WW2 Minifigure Box 2014

Brickmania has put together 50 box sets containing six World War II custom mini figures released in 2014. Included are US 101st Airborne Soldier, US 1st Infantry Division Soldier, US Navy Ensign, Lt Gray German Infantry with MP40, Dark Gray German Infantry with MP40, and Tan German Infantry with MP40.

We are also have a limited number of our latest figures for individual sale:

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German Infantry with MP40 in 3 colors!

We have also restocked the US Rifleman and German Winter Solder. All of our figures are limited edition and what we have on hand now is all we’re going to have through the end of the year. Order early because they’re going to sell out fast!


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Custom minifig, Lego, LEgo Figures, WW2 Minifigure

NEW RELEASE: Panzer IV Ausf J with Spaced Armor and Skirts

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Panzer IV Ausf J

For the first time, Brickmania is pleased to release a kit of the final iteration of Panzer IV tank medium tank. This includes removable spaced armor on the turret and side skirts on the hull sides. This model would be appropriate in any late WWII European battle scene from D-Day until the fall of Berlin.

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Remove the spaced armor for a retrograde look!


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

RESTOCK:World War II Jeep with US Infantry Minifigure

RESTOCK: Panther Ausf G – Premium Building Kit

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Panther

We have just completed another batch of our much acclaimed Panther kits. This premium custom LEGO® building kit includes lots of great details like drivers’ and engine compartments, three custom printed Panzertruppen minifigures, opening hatches, realistic suspension, custom printed elements, posable turret and more.  These kits are very difficult for us to source all of the required parts and are usually sold out more often than not. Get yours while they last!

More Panther Pictures:

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Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Panther Tank, World War II

Fokker Dr.1 – The Red Baron’s Triplane – Premium Custom Kit

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Red Baron

“Death to the Red Baron!” cried Snoopy, as he piloted his Sopwith Camel
doghouse into battle against his arch nemesis. . .

With this recurring combat in the frames of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts, the Red Baron’s name gained a permanent familiarity. Yet this renowned red flying machine was first made legendary by the ferocity and skill of Germany’s most celebrated WWI fighter pilot, Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron – a name that would become synonymous with the red plane itself.

As the ace’s reputation grew, the sight of the blazing red Fokker Dr. I instilled both fear and awe into the hearts of its allied enemies. The Fokker’s light body and triplane wings made it adept at stunt flying, with its daring pilots diving and looping its steel tube, wood and fabric frame through the sky with ease. Yet the Baron himself was well known for emphasizing coordination and formation flying, and for precise combat tactics that lead he and his men to many of their combat victories – an approach that earned them the nickname the ‘flying circus.’

The WWI introduction of air power added a whole new dimension to battle; but with a maximum speed of 185 km/h at sea level (115 mph at sea level), the Fokker would soon be outstripped by faster craft in the following years. However, in the fall of 1917 and the spring of 1918, it was indispensable in the wartime skies.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Fokker Dr.1 Red Baron Edition has the following features

  • Sleek fuselage design and completely tiled wing surface
  • Twin BrickArms hand-injected MG08 “Spandau” machine guns
  • includes Red Baron minifig with custom printed torso
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Over-all color is red
  • Includes premium vinyl sticker sheet
  • Includes 302 genuine new-condition LEGO® and BrickArms elements
  • Includes premium printed spiral-bound instruction book
  • Includes certificate of authenticity signed by the designer
  • Veteran Skill Level (6-8 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

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

Additional images:

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Filed under: Announcement, BrickArms, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Manfred von Richthoven, Red Baron, World War I

Twelve Brickmania Gift Ideas for $25 or Less

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Every year we compile a list of some of the most popular gift ideas from the Brickmania catalog for $25 or less. Here is the 2014 list for your holiday gift-giving consideration:

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1. World War Brick Public Day Passes. World War Brick is the biggest gathering of military / historical LEGO modelers in the world. So far we’ve announced two locations for 2015: Anaheim, CA (February 14-15) and Minneapolis, MN (June 20-21). If you’re not sure about taking the plunge with a Weekend Pass, then the Public Day Pass is a perfect way to test the waters. Note that the purchase prices goes up closer to event, so buy early and save! (If you’re considering a full Weekend Pass, you have to buy online!). Buy your Public Day or Weekend Passes HERE.

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2. Brickmania has been releasing our own exclusive custom printed minifigures for the past year an a half. We have just released several new figures including WW2 101st Airborne and German Infantry with MP40 ammunition pouches.  These are all top-quality figures made using the same toy-safe, pad-printing technique used by LEGO on their own figures (they will not scratch or wear off during normal use). All of them are priced at $25 or less individually. If you really want to go all out we have the WWII Figures pack shown above available for a limited time.

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3. Everybody agrees that BrickArms makes the best custom weapons and accessories for the LEGO system. On the top of the awesome scale are the BrickArms Reloaded series, for which have two or more colors of ABS plastic are fused together during the molding process. All of the BrickArms Reloaded weapons are injection-molded at the BrickArms workshop by Will or Ian Chapman, the original creators of BrickArms.

Signature Series

4. If you are looking for something extra special, we have a few of the Signature Series M2HB machine guns, which includes a special crate autographed by Will Chapman himself.

M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer

5. Brickmania has artillery minikits ranging in prices from $7 to $25. These are a great way to add firepower for your armies without blowing the budget for ammunition or additional troops. Want some more serious firepower? Upgrade to the fabled “88!”

Modern Combat Pack

6. Brickmania stocks more than 20 different packs of BrickArms weapons and accessories, including many exclusive assortments and items such as the newly restocked 20mm Hand Cannon. SPECIAL DEAL: Buy two BrickArms Value Packs and get a third one FREE! Offer valid through December 17th (or while they last). Willing to spend a little more? You can get the BrickArms Mashup Bundle that contains four exclusive packs!

Shirts

7. Brickmania has seven different awesome T-shirt designs for $15 or less. If you’re looking for something warmer, we have some incredibly awesome zip-up hooded sweatshirts. in mens and ladies styles. They cost a lot more but are worth every penny!

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8. We are currently living in the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and dioramas have become hugely popular among hobbyists and students alike. We have started making Civil War weapons and accessories and all of them are priced at $25 or less!

Inspector Q

9. Who’s the greatest adventurer across space and time? Inspector Q, of course! Bouncing across the eons and stars, Inspector Q saves the universe with the help of his trusty quantum spanner. BrickArms releases very few custom mini figures, but each one is completely unique. For a limited time we have the Inspector Q minifigure with “reloaded” quantum spanner for $25 – while they last.

Ornament Bundle

10. Brickmania has made several holiday ornaments over the years and we have a limited amount of our latest three locomotive designs in stock. Right now we’re offering all three for a special price of $25. Or you can order individually HERE.

Roaglaan's Custom Decals

11. Roaglaan’s Customs makes a wide array of decals to create and customize your own mini figures. This is a much more affordable way to build up your mini figure armies if you’re willing to expend a little sweat in the process. We have posted step-by-step instructional videos to help get you started. Right now you can also get the entire World War I decal collection for free when you purchase the complete World War II set (just put it in the shopping cart and the WW1 set will be added for free).

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12. Brickmania Gift Certificate – Show that you care! Available in any denomination sent immediately by email.  If you purchase it now, they can order their own gift in time for the holidays!

 

 


Filed under: Announcement, Coupons & Offers, General Awesomeness Tagged: BrickArms, BrickArms Deals, Brickmania, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Lego, Lego Military

RESTOCK: Schwimmwagen + German Soldier Minifig

New Theme: North Africa Campaign 1940-1943

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DAK at the Oasis

We’re launching our next new theme of World War II kits based on the North Africa campaigns of 1940-1943. We already have a good head start with a couple of new models, plus some easy accessories to help build your armies and dioramas. January will see the addition of Allied  and Commonwealth figures and models to this exciting new product line.

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Here are links to some of the items shown in the pictures:


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, DAK, Deutsches Akfrikakorps, Lego, World War II

United Nations VAB 6×6 Armored Personnel Carrier

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VAB

Renault has a long history of providing cutting edge armored vehicles for both France and the international export market. The VAB (Véhicule de l’Avant Blindé or Armored Vangaud Vehicle) is series of armored personnel carriers used by French and international forces. The VAB comes in both 4×4 and 6×6 configurations and there are numerous different armament and utlity options available. The VAB has seen action during the first Gulf War, Invasion of Afgahnistan and UN enforcement actions in Africa.

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The VAB 6×6 was used in the movie “Black Hawk Down” to depict United Nations APCs that took part in the rescue operation of Task Force Ranger during the Battle of Mogadishu. We built four VABs for our own Black Hawk Down diorama, revealed last year at World war Brick, which has generated a huge amount of interest for this model to become a kit. You asked, we listened, and for a limited time you can get one of our first-ever kits to be made in UN white.

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We worked out arrangements with BrickArms and Citizen Brick to produce a special run of light blue Modern Combat Helmets with “UN” pad printed on the front. The basic kit comes with two UN soldiers, but we are offering the opportunity to add up to ten additional figures with the purchase of each VAB kit.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The VAB 6×6 APC kit has the following features:

  • Versatile design can hold multiple figures inside, including driver and gunners
  • Vehicle has six opening rifle ports and nine crew hatches
  • Roof can be removed for access to interior details
  • Has trailer hitch, gun shield and lots of possibilities for customization
  • Includes two minifigures, equipped with BrickArms accessories and with “UN” emblazon helmets pad printed by Citizen Brick
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 265 genuine new-condition LEGO and BrickArms elements
  • 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.

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Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, Renault, UN, United Nations, VAB

World War II Minikit and Minifigure Bundle Offer

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