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LCVP “Higgins Boat”

You’ve been watching our previews, waiting patiently and it’s here at last!  Brickmania has completed a single batch of just 50 of our new  LCVP kits.

Special Offer: Free Shipping + Figure Pack!

The LCVP kit will be offered with free shipping* during the first week of release.  This offer is valid for your entire order when purchasing the LCVP during that time. Discount and free shipping offer valid through May 29th.  We’ve also included our new Minifig Squad Pack!  Featuring 5 WWII US minifigs complete with BrickArms vests, helmets, and weapons!  This pack is only available when purchasing this kit (and after this first release you will have to purchase them separate!) Head over to Brickmania.com and get yourself a  Landing Craft Vehicle + Personnel “Higgins Boat”

*Within the USA free shipping mean delivery by the United States Postal Service using First Class Mail (packages up to 8 ounces) and Priority Mail (packages over 8 ounces). Select Countries: Free Economy Mail delivery (4-8 weeks) is also being offered to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Luxemburg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

The LCVP was landing boat designed and manufactured by Higgins Industries and was used extensively by US forces, during the myriad of amphibious landings during World War II. The LCVP was 36 feet in length, had a shallow draft, and had a ramp at the bow ramp that spanned the entire width of the hull. During an amphibious landing, it would be lowered into the sea from a larger ship, where troops would descend into the boat via cargo net lowered down the ship’s side. LCVP could carry a platoon of 36 combat troops or a small vehicle such as a jeep to shore, thus earning the designation Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel.

The LCVP was armed with two .30 caliber Browning machine guns and was manned by a crew of four. The boat was constructed mainly of plywood, with the steel bow ramp serving as the main armor protection against shore fire. Its 225 horsepower diesel engine pushed the LCVP to 12 knots. The boat’s shallow draft meant it could be beached directly on short, the ramp lowered for troops or vehicles to rapidly disgorge. The LCVP would then back away from shore and return to its mother ship for another load. With more than 20,000 LCVP made during the war, it was undoubtedly one of the crucial items that helped deliver the Allied victory in Europe and Asia.

Features of the LCVP kit include:

• Three custom WW2 US Navy minifigs with new light gray BrickArms M1 Steel Pot helmets
• Two BrickArms M1919 Machine Guns
• Opening bow ramp with cable spool
• Includes 414 LEGO®, Brickmania™ and BrickArms® elements
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is light gray
• Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
• This is a sturdy model that has been play tested by kids during World War Brick activities!

Bonus US WW2 Minifig Pack includes:

• Five genuine LEGO® mini figures with custom printed WW2 uniforms
• Weapons, M1 Steel Pot Helmets and Web Gear from BrickArms®

All Brickmania kits are made of new-condition LEGO elements. All kits come disassembled, and include complete full color printed building instructions, and packaged in a sealed box.

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