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Signed kit #1 of Cody Osell’s F4-C Phantom II kit is now live on eBay (auction ends Sunday) with portion of proceeds to benefit Pets for Vets. Check it out now! #limitededition #brickmania #lego #f4phantom #vietnamwar #military #legomilitary #moc
What the?!
Brickmania’s famed Fox Works division has been busy today.
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New kit on the way. What do you think of those colors?
New kit on the way. What do you think of those colors?
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2018 UPDATE! LEGO WWII Battleship USS Missouri by Brickmania – Beyond the Brick
Joshua Hanlon from Beyond the Brick met up with Dan while we were in Evansville to talk about our USS Missouri World War II LEGO battleship.
Auction: Copy #1 of Our Upcoming F-4C Phantom II Kit, Benefits Pets For Vets
Signed kit #1 of Cody Osell’s F4-C Phantom II kit is now live on eBay (auction ends Sunday) with portion of proceeds to benefit Pets for Vets. Check it out now!
Click here to bid on copy #1 of our F-4C Phantom II – Supersonic Jet Interceptor kit right now!
Building On the Past: The Great American Station Wagon
Once referred to as depot hacks, these spacious vehicles were often seen as taxicabs (hacks) around train depots before World War II. Marketed as light commercial vehicles and people-movers, early station wagons were largely produced by Ford in the 1930s. These early models were produced in small numbers and only saw limited use.
After World War II, however, the station wagon gained a new purpose as a family vehicle. This era produced large families and an abundance of decent jobs. Many households had several weeks of vacation each year. As road trips became common, the station wagon was adapted to transport family and gear across the United States. In 1957, the Ford Motor Company published the Ford Treasury of Station Wagon Living: A Guide to Outdoor Living.
One of the first of its kind, this travel guide helped market the Ford station wagon while promoting many U.S. state and national parks and forests. The guide includes chapters like “Packing and Loading” and “For the Camp Chef”. One chapter, titled “Tents and Wagon Sleeping”, features several add-ons produced by various companies that turn your station wagon or trailer into sleep arrangements for the night, promoting a low-cost lodging solution.
In the back of the book, Ford lists over 1,300 campgrounds with state and regional maps for 35 states. An astute modern reader may notice something missing from these maps: interstate highways, which arrived when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956, further encouraging coast-to-coast travel.
100+ Custom LEGO WWII Vehicles by Brickmania – Beyond the Brick
Everything you ever wanted to know about Brickmania’s WWII LEGO® kits!
New Release: Panzer IV Ausf G – German Medium Tank
About the Panzer IV Ausf G – German Medium Tank:
In combat, few German tanks saw as much action as the Panzer IV. While the Panther and Tiger often grab the attention of history enthusiasts, the Panzer IV’s development and participation in World War II is unrivaled. The chassis for the Panzer IV served as the base for over a dozen different models outside of its own development, including tank destroyers, command vehicles, self-propelled artillery, and anti-aircraft guns. Developed in 1937 as part of Germany’s rearmament efforts, the Panzer IV participated in the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.
The first Panzer IVs were designed as infantry support vehicles. Armed with a short 7.5cm KwK, the tank excelled against infantry and fortifications. It proved extremely effective during blitzkrieg, forcing the French to surrender in summer 1940.
As the short barrel proved ineffective against enemy armor in Russia and North Africa, the Ausf G (sometimes referred to as the F2) variant was the first Panzer IV to be equipped with the longer, high velocity 7.5cm main cannon. This gun allowed the Panzer IV to engage other medium tanks such as the Sherman and T-34. The upgrade helped make the Panzer IV a top contender for the duration of the war until 1945.
Specifications:
- Crew: 5
- Armaments: 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun, MG34 machine gun
- Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM V12 gasoline
- Top Speed: 26 mph (42 km/h)
- Max Range: 130 mi (210 km)
- Production: 1,700 (1942–1943)
Features:
- Fully-articulating Brickmania Track Links™
- Fully-rotating turret with posable main gun
- Three opening hatches on the turret
- Custom-printed Panzer Commander minifigure
- BrickArms® MG34
- 1/35th scale to match other Brickmania models
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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.
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Auction: Copy #1 of Our Upcoming Panzer IV Ausf G Kit, Benefits Pets For Vets
We have just posted kit #1 of our latest custom LEGO set to eBay (Panzer IV Ausf G by Daniel Siskind). This is happening almost 19 years to the day in which the monster known as Brickmania was founded. For the next year, a signed copy number one kit from each new Brickmania model kit will be auctioned on eBay, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Pets for Vets. Thanks for your support over the years! #limitededition #brickarms #brickmania #lego
Click here to bid on copy #1 of our Panzer IV Ausf G kit right now!
