About the StuG III:
The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) is a infantry support vehicle produced by Germany in World War II. After lessons learned in the Great War, the Germans developed pinpoint artillery fire to break up enemy strong points such as machine gun nests and fortifications encountered by advancing infantry. The first prototype Stürmgeschutz vehicles were manufactured in 1937 based on the newly-designed Panzer III chassis. Early variants of the StuG III (Ausf A-D) featured a 7.5cm short-barrel howitzer mounted in a low casement. The first Stürmartillerie battalions were formed from troops taken from Army artillery units.
The StuG III first saw action during the invasion of Poland in 1939. It became the most widely produced armored vehicle used by the Wehrmacht and saw several upgrades and improvements throughout the war.
When faced with more heavily armored Russian tanks such as the T-34 and KV-1, a long barrel high velocity gun was fitted, beginning with the Ausf F series in 1942. During the invasion of Russia, the StuG III’s role increasingly shifted from assault artillery to tank destroyer.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The StuG III is one of the most popular Brickmania models, but this is the very first time we have offered Ausf F variant as part of our Stalingrad series of kits. This variant of the StuG III also appeared in North Africa, Italian campaigns, and the Western Front. This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO bricks, articulated Brickmania Track Links™, a custom pad-printed Wehrmacht minifig with BrickArms helmet, and full-color, professionally printed building instructions.
The StuG III Kit has the following features:
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, a signed certificate of authenticity and comes packaged in a sealed box.
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About the Offworld Marines Dropship:
Need a quick ride planet-side? The JC-64 Wolf Core Dropship is your primary transport in and out of combat. Capable of vertical takeoff and landing, the Dropship provides an efficient way to deploy either troops or the famed Offworld APC. Similar to twenty-first century helicopters, the Dropship not only deploys ground forces, but can also act as a support gunship.
The Dropship contains several hardpoints with a variety of armaments. The array of missiles can deal with many different threats including ground targets, enemy aircraft, and armored vehicles. The nose-mounted Gatling gun cupola can be equipped with several different types of ammunition and can be reloaded manually by the Dropship crew. The Dropship is commonly crewed by two members, a pilot and weapons officer. These highly-trained personnel are responsible for the safe deployment of troops and APC’s, along with piloting the Dropship in combat situations.
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The Offworld Marines Dropship comes with the following features
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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About D-Type – WWI British Staff Car:
At about the same time Henry Ford began producing Model T’s in the United States, Vauxhall set out to design a car for the war effort. The onset of the Great War saw an expansion of automobile design and production. The “D-Type” model was reserved for military commanders and their staff, who often preferred it to horses. In the age of the machine gun and barbed wire, motor vehicles in all forms began to replace horses as the main mode of transportation both in and out of battle. Along with planes and tanks, the automobile would prove to be another major field of advancement during the Great War.
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Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The D-Type – WWI British Staff Car kit comes with the following features
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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About Type J Lorry – With QF 13-Pounder AA Cannon:
Much like other new weapons seen during the Great War, the first anti-aircraft guns were crude in nature. Some of the first British AA weapons would be 13-pound guns mounted in the bed of a Thornycraft J-type lorry. This equipment would also be accompanied by two other lorries carrying range-finding equipment and ammunition.
Early AA weapons faced new problems never seen before in combat. Unlike ground targets, aircraft can effectively move in three dimensions. The weapon would not only have to accurately target the aircraft, but also fire rounds with enough velocity to reach great altitudes. These techniques would be refined as the war continued, but little data exists as to how effective these weapons were in downing enemy aircraft.
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Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The Type J Lorry – With QF 13-Pounder AA Cannon kit comes with the following features
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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About the Ordnance QF 4.5-inch Howitzer
Among the technological advancements of the First World War, nations set out to produce modern artillery that could be used against fortified positions. The stalemate on the Western Front found designers trying to produce a weapon that could dislodge soldiers from their trenches. The British 4.5-inch howitzer was among the wide variety of artillery produced to accomplish this goal. These guns would see continued use through the Second World War and would be completely phased out in 1944.
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Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The Ordnance QF 4.5-inch Howitzer kit comes with the following features
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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One of the few African-American units to see combat during the Great War, the Harlem “Hellfighters” were enlisted by the French to help reinforce their ranks. The “Hellfighter” name was given to the regiment by the Germans, who were impressed by their combat abilities. The regiment was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French for their exceptional bravery in combat.
This Harlem Hellfighter minifigure features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando.
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Often credited with developing the tactic of “blitzkrieg” (lightning war), Heinz Guderian was a German general considered ahead of his time. Guderian caught the attention of the Nazi regime with his book on armored tactics titled “Achtung-Panzer!” (Attention-Tank!). Blitzkrieg would catch most of Europe off-guard and produce several of the early war victories by Nazi Germany.
This Heinz Guderian features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando.
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The most decorated Marine in US history, Lewis “Chesty” Puller was known for his no-nonsense attitude. A veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Chesty is often credited with several memorable quotes regarding military operations. Legend has it that upon being shown the flamethrower for the first time, he asked “Where do you put the bayonet?”
This custom Brickmania minifigure was designed by Lando with artwork based on the M1943 Field Jacket with Unofficial USMC Stamp, M1943 Field Trousers, M1943 Combat Service Boots, M1936 OD Pistol Belt, 1941 USMC suspenders, M1916 Holster, M1923 .45 pistol mag pouch, and M1910 Canteen Cover.
This Chesty Puller features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando.
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Save big on our Mad Minute sale going through Sunday, March 4 (4/04/2018) at 11:59PM, for 20% off storewide*. The code can be used in our retail stores and on our website. Use the coupon code MM318 at checkout, or show the retail associate this e-mail to save in-store.
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This limited edition custom Brickmania minifigure, custom printed by Brickmania on a genuine LEGO mini figure. Fill the ranks of your German Army with this WWII Deutsches Afrikakorps Soldier.
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