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Final “Second Saturday” Open House Tomorrow!

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K'nex Ball Contraption

Brickmania Toyworks will be closing our doors at the end of January while we undertake a series of major new projects. Saturday, January 10th is our last “Second Saturday” open house of which the LEGO Train Room will be open for several months. You will also be able to see a working preview of Austron’s latest K’nex ball contraption that will eventually be built into the biggest such construction in the world!

Brickmania’s main gallery, play area and store will remain open on weekends though the end of January. We will reopen for special events starting in late spring.


Filed under: Announcement, Events Details, General Awesomeness Tagged: Brickmania, GMLTC, K'nex, Lego, TCLTC

Word War Brick Anaheim Preparations — News Digest #1

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Here is an update of news and some of activities happening at World War Brick Anaheim… Now just one month away!

BrickArms ModCom Build

ModCom

Every Weekend Pass holder at World War Brick Anaheim will have a chance to create (and keep) a special BrickArms ModCom weapon! Will Chapman will personally lead this activity and there is no extra cost. You will have to sign up for one of four ModCom sessions to participate. Limit one ModCom per Weekend Pass holder.

Micro Tank Battle Tournament

Micro Tank Battle

We are holding a bracket style tournament of the fast-paced table top Micro Tank Battle game. Matches will be take between 30-45 minutes and winners of each battle will be eligible to advance to the next battle. As the battle progresses, new weapons will be introduced for an added twist. Tournament participation limited to Weekend Pass holders.

BrickArms Skill Crane

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Every World War Brick attendee will have an opportunity to try the BrickArms skill crane! What might you get? It will cost you a raffle ticket to test your skill, but the reward could be huge!

Robotic Tank Tournament!

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We will be holding a points-based competition using a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics system. Each player or team will control a robot that will complete a series of tasks with double points for each task completed autonomously (i.e. without remote control). We encourage participants to bring their own Robot Tank, but will have 2-3 robots available. Tournament map will be available for practice during any Open Game Play session on the schedule.

Event Kit Teaser Posted

M249 Crate

Will has just released another preview teaser for of the BrickArms printed crate included in the World War Brick Anaheim event kit. Yes, it will include the photo M249 Light Machine Gun (aka SAW). Look for the full event kit reveal next week!

More news posted daily at worldwarbrick.com!


Filed under: Announcement, Events Details Tagged: BrickArms, Custom Lego Kit, Lego, Lego Military, Lego Tank, World War 2, World War Brick, World War II Lego, WW2

New Edition Flak 38 with Luftwaffe Crewman Minifig

The ‘ToyWorks Still Open Weekends Through the End of January

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http://brickmaniatoys.com/open-house/

Brickmania Toyworks will remain open each weekend through the end of January. Get out of the cold wet and into the warm and fun!  Our hours are 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and noon to 4pm on Sundays. Admission is still free. After January, we won’t be open again at all until Art-A-Whirl in May, at which point you’ll be able to see a whole bunch of new displays!

Ball machine Ball Machine

While you are here you can be amazed by the progress Austin has made on his giant K’nex ball machine. It is now more than 50 feet long—and eventually will span the entire great room at the Toyworks!

 

 


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: Brickmania Toyworks, K'nex, Lego

Sneak Peak: A look at Brickmania’s Upcoming Releases

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IS-2

The Soviet Union’s answer to the Tiger and Panther came in the form of the IS-2 Heavy Tank. With a a massive 122mm main gun, the IS-2 was the most powerful tank fielded by any army during World War II. Brickmania will be releasing a limited run of “Black Box” edition IS-2 kits in February.

Desert Rat

The British are coming!  Continuing with out North Africa Campaign theme, Brickmania will be issuing new tropical British & Commonwealth troops. Look for them in upcoming kits, plus limited opportunities to purchase extra figures to fill out your ranks!

Brickmania Prototypes

A line-up of prototype models for the next Brickmania kits to be released over the next couple of months. Front Row (L-R): P-40 Warhawk, Hawker Hurricane IIc, Bf-109 E-4 Trop. Back Row (L-R) M26 Pershing, IS-2 Heavy Tank, M3 Grant, A12 Matilda, Bren Carrier LP2, SdKfz 10 with Pak 36, M1025 Humvee,  and UTV (World War Brick event kit). More details to follow…


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

Hurricane IIc Trop Premium Edition Kit – Limited to 100!

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Hurricane

Brickmania is proud to release a premium “Black Box” edition kit of this legendary World War II warbird. Kit includes premium-quality, spiral-bound instruction book, die-cut vinyl sticker set, custom printed minifigure and more than 500 LEGO and BrickArms elements!

Background:

The Hawker Hurricane was one of the primary British fighter aircraft of World War II. Although it was responsible for a greater number of Axis planes destroyed in the war, history relegates the Hurricane to the shadow of it’s more famous cousin, the Supermarine Spitfire. While equipped with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin XX V12 engine, the Hurricane’s relative large size and thick wings meant it would never be as fast as sleek German Bf-109s and Fw-190s. As the Spitfire took over the role of Britain’s main dog fighting aircraft, the Hurricane was transformed into a ground attack aircraft, a task for which it was ideally suited. This configuration, known as the Hurricane IIc, was armed with four powerful Hispano 20mm cannons and up to a 1000 pound bomb load.  Many such aircraft were “Tropicized,” with additional air filters and desert camouflage, and sent to North Africa in support of British forces.

Hurricane IIc Trop Vitals:

Dimensions: Wingspan 40 ft, 0 in (12.19 m), Length 32 ft, 3 in (9.84 m), Height 13 ft, 1 in (4.0 m)
Weight: Empty 5745 lbs (2605 kg), Loaded 5745 lb (2605 kg), Max 8710 lb (3950 kg)
Armament: 2 x 20mm Hispano Mk II cannon, 2 x 250 or 2 x 500 pound bombs
Speed: 340 mph
Range: 600 miles
Service Ceiling: 36000 ft
Years Produced:1941-42

Hurricane

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Hurricane IIc Trop kit has the following features:

  • Premium spiral-bound full-color instruction book included
  • Die cut premium vinyl sticker sheet with complete wing and fuselage roundels sets
  • Custom pad-printed British desert pilot minifig
  • Authentic camouflage pattern
  • Sturdy construction for active play
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
  • Includes 506 genuine new-condition LEGO and BrickArms elements
  • Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
  • Strictly limited edition

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

Last Chance: M3A1 Stuart Light Tank = We Found A Case!

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M3A1 Stuart

We found a last case of M3A1 Stuarts misplaced from our last outing to World War Brick Anaheim. This kit has been discontinued and will not be available again once these are all gone. Includes the elusive Brickmania Tanker minifig with Armored Division sleeve patch! Hurry!


Filed under: Announcement, New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego, M3A1 Stuart, Tank

Limited Edition BrickArms’ Private Carpetti Minifigure

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Pvt Carpetti

Bring the battle to the frontline with BrickArms Private Carpetti!  These were made specifically for World War Brick Anaheim and we brought a few home for our web customers.

Features the following:

  • Tan two-sided minifig LEGO® torso with custom digital UV printing
  • BrickArms M1 Steel Pot Helmet
  • Brickarms Hex Stand
  • BrickArms Overmolded M1 Carbine
  • Brass bullet clip
  • Printed BrickArms Foot Locker

We also have limited restocks of the following BrickArms Figures:

 


Filed under: Announcement, BrickArms, General Awesomeness Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Custom Lego, Lego, WWB

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

Limited Time Only Nightstalker Minifig Bundle $20

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Nightstalker Pack with Minifig

This Brickmania exclusive just became a deadlier deal. An all black clad minifig with black cap and Brickarms’ black SAW combat vest wielding “Ol’ Painless” the BrickArms Minigun! Six barrels worth of explosive firepower, the BrickArms Minigun is perfect for mounting or as a truly awe inspiring and imposing piece of hand-held weaponry for any fig tough enough to wield it!

This exclusive promotion includes:

  • All Black clad Minifig with yellow head and black hands
  • Black knit cap
  • Black Brickarms’ SAW Combat Vest

Special solid black “Night Stalker” edition with Black on Black printed crate includes:

  • Black Minigun Body
  • Black Minigun Barrels Piece
  • Black Exposed Barrels End Cap
  • Black Flash Suppressor End Cap
  • 3 Exclusive Black Buildable Ammo Chain Links
  • 3 Black U-Clips
  • Exclusive Black-on-Black Printed Crate

This special edition is a Brickmania exclusive! Order Here

Nightstalker Pack and Minifig

 


Filed under: New Releases Tagged: BrickArms, BrickArms Deal, BrickArms Deals, Brickarms Sale, Brickmania, Deal, Lego, Nightstalker, Recon

Low Inventory Alert! Last Chance on the Following Kits:

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Panzer III Ausf L

We made 200 in December and there’s less than 20 left now! While we’d love to make more, don’t know when we’ll have time…

ww2 Jeep

Brought some back from our World War II in LEGO expedition and they’re almost all gone. Last of the WWII Jeeps with 101st Airborne troopers at the price point!

M3A1 Stuart

M3 Stuart: We thought these were all gone until a case surfaced when we unpacked from our trip last month. Just a couple left and then they’re history!

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M35A2 Task Force Ranger Edition with figure and Canopy – just seven left!

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M35A2 Truck (no canopy, no figure) budget edition. Just one left!

Jeep

Just four left of the special edition Jeep Battle Pack and then they’re history! This is the only Brickmania kit to currently include the 1st Infantry Division figures.

Type 1 Anti-Tank Gun

Only four left of the Type 1 Anti-Tank with two rare Imperial Japanese Army soldiers!


Filed under: Announcement, General Awesomeness Tagged: BrickArms, Brickmania, Lego

Restock and Coupon: Renault FT / M1917 Light Tank

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This WWI favorite is back. The Renault FT / M1917 was the first tank to have a  main gun in a fully rotating turret.  The Renault can be built in French or American production releases.  This is a great kit to use in WWI and early WWII displays (Before heavier tanks made them obsolete).

As an added bonus when you purchase a Renault FT / M1917 you get a $5 squad pack of WWI French Infantry Water-Slide Decals for free.  That is enough decals to cover five of your minifigs.

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Also

For a limited time you can use the New Releases coupon code:NEWRELEASEMANIA on all new releases and for the Renault.

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Filed under: Announcement, New Releases, World War I Models Tagged: Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego Military, Lego Tank, Renault, Renault FT, World War 1, WWI

New Release: QF 25 Pounder Howitzer Battle Pack

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2066-QF-25-Pounder-Cover560 The QF (“Quick Firing”) 25-Pounder was the standard British field gun of World War II and was developed to correct deficiencies found in British field pieces during the First World War.  Design improvements included a new carriage with armored shield and built-in platform that allowed quick repositioning of the gun. The 25 Pounder could be fired at a high angle like a traditional howitzer, but could also be direct fired against attacking infantry and armored vehicles. The 25 Pounder was the standard field gun of all British and Commonwealth units during World War II and was not complete phased out of service until the 1970s. Additional information about this Brickmania custom LEGO® kit: The QF 25 Pounder Howitzer Battle Pack includes the following features

  • Gun is fully poseable with a large degree of elevation
  • Gun platform can be deployed for use or stower for transport
  • Can be towed behind any vehicle with a hook type hitch
  • Includes 1 custom printed British Commonwealth soldier in tropical uniform
  • Includes 1 custom printed BrickArms ammunition chest with 12 BrickArms Artillery Shells
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is desert tan
  • Includes 125 LEGO® and BrickArms® elements.

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


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

10% off Ends Today

BrickArms Bulk Discounts Continue


Add Carpetti to your Collection Today!

Free Tan Kübelwagen! Today Only!

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Today only buy this special North African “Battle Pack” release, including a Sdkfz 10 German utility halftrack with a Pak 36 Anti-Tank Gun and three exclusive Deutsches Afrika Korps minifigures. You will receive FREE a matching Tan Kübelwagen with exclusive Deutsches Afrika Korps infantry minifigure.

We’ll be posting a new DAILY DEAL all this week so check back every day!


Filed under: Announcement, Coupons & Offers, General Awesomeness, World War II Models Tagged: Afrikakorp, Brickmania, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Daniel Siskind, Lego, Lego Military, Military, north africa, north africa campaign, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

Two ways to get an M3 Howitzer

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The M3 Howitzer was developed in World War II by the US Army to fulfill the need for fire support for its airborne infantry unit. The M3 used a shortened version of the standard M2 105mm howitzer fitted to a light-weight, split tail carraige developed for the small 75mm Pack Howitzer. The M3 saw extensive service with US Army during the campaign in Europe, with M3s landing with glider-borne infantry battalions on D-Day and steadily reinforced throughout the European campaigns. The M3 was typically towed behind a 1/4 ton 4×4 (Jeep) utility vehicle.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom LEGO® kit:

  • Gun is poseable with a limited degree of elevation
  • Can be towed behind any vehicle with a hook type hitch
  • Includes 1 custom printed WW2 101st Infantry Division soldier with BrickArms accessories
  • 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
  • The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
  • Includes 63 LEGO® and BrickArms® elements.

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 box. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.

This New Release is part of a special Thursday Daily Deal.  Your Elite Membership give you early access to this amazing deal.  Buy a M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer and get a New Release M3 Howitzer with 101st Airborne Soldier FREE.

Order the M10 Wolverine Here and get the M3 Howitzer kit FREE
or
Order just the M3 Howitzer kit Here


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

New Release: Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter

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German Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter

Your Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter could ship as soon as Friday.
Exclusive upgrades available in limited supplies.
Order Here
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the primary single-seat, piston engined fighter plane used by Germany during World War II. Developed in the 1930’s to fulfill the fighter / intercepter role, it incorporated all of the features that would be considered state-of-the art for World War II: an all-metal mono-plane with a fully enclosed canopy. The Bf 109 would see continual upgrades as technology advanced and it’s roles increased on the battlefield and in the skies. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft design of all time and saw service for two decades after the close of World War II.

The Bf-109 E-4 Trop was a special variant of the famous Messerschmitt design that was “tropicized” with the addition of air filters and other modifications to make it suitable for operations in North Africa and the Mediterranean

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4 Trop building kit includes

  • Authentic camouflage and coloring of Luftwaffe units based in the Mediterranean & North Africa
  • Includes pilot minifigure
  • Retractable main landing gear and free-spinning prop
  • 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
  • Includes 327 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 Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kit Available while supplies last.

Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Megaton Upgrade: Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kit + Custom Printed German Infantry/Mechanic + Armament/Service Pack

Includes everything in the Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kit
Plus:

  • 1 Custom Pad-Printed Brickmania Minifig (Not available separately)
  • 1 Exclusive Handcrafted Tan Stalhelm with mesh overlay – BrickArms Stalhelm with Brickmania custom mesh overlay (Not available separately)
  • 1 Tan LEGO Kepi Cap
  • 1 LEGO Oil Can
  • 1 LEGO Small Hammer
  • 1 LEGO Wrench and Bar
  • 1 BrickArms ReLoaded Overmolded Kar98
  • 1 BrickArms Gunmetal Luger
  • 1 BrickArms Black MP 40
  • 2 BrickArms Black M24 Steilhandgranate FREE
  • 1 BrickArms Tan Crate FREE

Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kiloton Upgrade: Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kit + Armament/Service Pack Roaglaan’s Custom Water-Slide Decal WWII Afrikakorps Squad Pack

Includes everything in the Messerschmitt BF-109 E-4/Trop Fighter Kit
Plus:

  • 1 Roaglaan’s Custom Water-Slide Decal WWII Afrikakorps Squad Pack (enough decals for five figures)
  • 1 Exclusive Handcrafted Tan Stalhelm with mesh overlay – BrickArms Stalhelm with Brickmania custom mesh overlay (Not available separately)
  • 1 Tan LEGO Kepi Cap
  • 1 LEGO Oil Can
  • 1 LEGO Small Hammer
  • 1 LEGO Wrench and Bar
  • 1 BrickArms ReLoaded Overmolded Kar98
  • 1 BrickArms Gunmetal Luger
  • 1 BrickArms Black MP 40
  • 2 BrickArms Black M24 Steilhandgranate FREE
  • 1 BrickArms Tan Crate FREE

Filed under: Announcement, BrickArms, Coupons & Offers, General Awesomeness, World War II Models Tagged: Afrikakorps, BrickArms, BrickArms Deals, Brickarms Sale, Brickmania Sale, Custom Lego, Custom Lego Kit, Lego, Lego Military, Military, World War 2, World War II, World War II Lego, WW2

MAD MINUTE: 20% Off Coupon Valid Through Friday @ Midnight

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We’re having an unannounced Mad Minute Sale at Brickmania on everything† in the store! Use the coupon code MADMINUTE410 to receive 20% off your purchase at Brickmania.com.

Sale ends Friday Night at midnight CST.

Coupon CAN be combined with sale prices
Coupon CAN be combined with Brickmania Elite discount
Coupon CAN NOT be used on prior purchases
†Coupon CAN NOT be used to purchase World War Brick passes or Brickmania Elite memberships.

“In the Vietnam War, the term was used to describe a drill involving intense automatic weapons fire, intended to flush out infiltrators or ambushes. ”Mad Minute” has remained in military parlance as a term to describe any short period of intense weapons fire.”


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