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The Krupp Protze Kfz 70 was a 6-wheeled German truck and artillery tractor used heavily in WWII. It was used extensively on the Eastern Front, North African campaign, as well as in France and Sicily. The Protze was the mainstay of the infantry and towed Panzerjäger units in the first half of the war. Many different models of the Krupp Protze were produced during the war, serving as telephone trucks, radio mast carriers, and gun tractors. The Kfz 70 was the standard configuration, functioning as a personnel carrier.

Pintle-mounted BrickArms MG34, with full mount rotation.
• Open air drivers bench, with room for two minifigs.
• Opening tail gate, with room for six minifigs in the back.
• Has a hitch to tow a trailer or artillery kit
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
• 222 LEGO® and BrickArms® elements
• Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

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The Nebelwerfer, which means “Smoke Thrower”, was a rocket launcher used by the Nebeltruppen. The launcher was portable, packing up to be towed behind a vehicle, with a range of 6,900 metres (7,500 yd) and its 6 barrels could be fired simultaneously. The Nebeltruppen functioned like the US Army’s Chemical Corps, using launchers to throw smoke, poison gas, and explosive weapons into enemy territory. Almost five and a half million 15 cm rockets and six thousand launchers were manufactured over the course of the war. The American soldiers in Sicily named the gun the “Screaming Mimi”, referencing the loud scream-like quality of the incoming artillery.

(Kit includes Nebelwerfer 41 only, Minifigure Sold Separately, Additional LEGO Elements for display only)

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
• Includes 59 LEGO 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.

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Brickmania is running another hashtag social media giveaway event for the entire month! We often receive questions about how it works, and have decided to make a FAQ to answer general questions.

How do I enter the giveaway?

• On Facebook, share one of our posts to your timeline and insert the hashtag

  #brickmania into the post. Alternatively, make a post on your timeline/wall with the hashtag #brickmania. Note: Unless your Facebook account is set to public, we cannot see a private post on your wall. Additionally, using the hashtag as a comment in one of our posts, does not count. Continued spamming of the hashtag in the same post can disqualify you.

• On Twitter, tweet using the hashtag #brickmania. Alternatively, retweet one of our posts and use the hashtag #brickmania in your share.
• On Instagram, make a new image or take a picture and use the hashtag #brickmania. Note, unless your profile/image is public, the post cannot be seen by anyone but you. Keep in mind that spamming/using the hashtag as a comment on one of our images not only does not qualify for an entry, but repeated use can result in disqualification.

Can I enter more than once?

• Yes, you can enter as many times as you like! It can raise the chance of becoming that week’s winner significantly.

Why does commenting on posts not count?

• Something that we have learned from past events is that people often comment on our own posts through Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag. This does not count, and repeated use will result in complete disqualification.
• The purpose of running a hashtag giveaway is to share our content to new people; commenting on Brickmania posts does not share our brand, products, name, etc

What do I get if I win? How will I know if I won?

• Each week, Brickmania staff will compile a list of everyone who has entered to that point in the month (it is retroactive, so if you entered on January 3rd, later in the month, it will still count)
• A winner will be selected for each week randomly from one of the three social media networks we are doing the giveaway on. The winner will be contacted through that platform’s Direct Messaging system (it is important that if you want to enter, make sure you have a way to directly communicate with us)
• When the winner is selected, they will receive a gift or gifts (these can be kits, figures, BrickArms, etc)
• Brickmania staff picks the gifts that are given out; this is not up for debate. If you enter looking for something specific and are upset after winning your gift, we have the right to send your gift off to someone else or donate it to charity
• Upon selecting a winner, Brickmania staff will produce one post per social media platform announcing the winner to the world through Facebook and Twitter!

Why do we run this monthly event?

• Brickmania runs these giveaways as a way to connect the community and get involved with our fans
• We do this out of kindness and fun! All we ask is you share our hashtag around and you instantly get entered into the giveaway and have a fair chance at winning!

*These rules can be changed at any time, and Brickmania reserves the right to change and tweak things if needed

Look awesome in our 2018 Brickmania T-shirt! Designed by Brickmania’s own Alison Howard, these shirts feature front and back printing in Black on Charcoal Preshrunk Gilden 100% Cotton t-shirts.

They are available in Youth S – M, Ladies S – XL, and Men’s S – 4XL.

See size chart below:

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About the Schneider C.A. – WWI French Assault Tank:

In contrast with the sleek design and sophistication of modern tanks, tanks such as the Schneider C.A. (char d’assaut) may seem like something from another world. Early tank designs were simple in nature, often resulting in the boxy shapes seen during the First World War. The first tank designers were primarily concerned with trench-crossing and obstacle-clearing. Little thought was given to other features of the tank. Keeping this in mind, the Schneider was essentially an armored box on an unmodified Holt tractor suspension with a large, vertical “skid” on the front to help the tank cross trenches.

Like many first tank models, the Schneider performed poorly and suffered from several design flaws. Although equipped with the skid, the Schneider still struggled to cross the ever-widening trenches, getting stuck and becoming an easy target. First designs placed the fuel tanks on the front and provided them with inadequate armor. A single German round could cause the fuel tanks to erupt in flames.

Although the tank was retrofitted with more armor plating and the fuel tanks were moved to the rear, the Schneider was soon being replaced by tanks that performed better in no man’s land, such as the Renault FT 17. They were largely phased out of service soon after their debut in the Chemin des Dames offensive of April 1917. Of the 132 units available, only 56 survived the assault. The rest were either destroyed or had broken down. Several had penetrated German lines, but their lack of infantry support forced them to retreat. After the battle, the Schneider was largely withdrawn from major engagements and used for training or other purposes.

Specifications:

• Engine: Schneider 4-cylinder gasoline
• Weight: 14 tons (12,500 kg)
• Crew: 6
• Speed: 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
• Range: 40 miles (64.3 km)
• Armament: 1x 75 mm Schneider blockhaus gun, 2x Hotchkiss M1914 8mm machine guns
• Total produced: 400

Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:

The Schneider C.A. – WWI French Assault Tank comes with the following features

• Opening crew hatches, removable roof and posable weapons
• Custom designed WWI French Tanker minifig
• Fully articulated Brickmania Track Link™ treads
• Designed by Daniel Siskind
• Includes 451 genuine new-condition LEGO®, BrickArms & Brickmania elements
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• Intermediate Skill Level (6-8 years of 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.

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We are offering select Brickmania building kits at 25% off for a limited time! These deals are available in our retail locations as well. Click here to see the kits currently on clearance.

Although somewhat diminished, the use of cavalry continued through the First World War. Armed with a Lebel rifle and a lance, their mobility was an effective way to get troops into position to capture enemy trenches. After the realization that machine guns and barbed wire rendered charges ineffective, cavalry was often held in reserve, used in combination with tanks, or used for reconnaissance.

The WWI French Cavalry Lancer has artwork based on the M1905/15 ammo pouches, M1903/14 leather belt, M1892/14 Y straps “Bretelles de Suspension”, Horizon Blue M1915 Greatcoat, M1915 Horizon Blue wool trousers, MLE 93 Army shoe, leather cavalry shin guards, and the French ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Special) gas mask.
This minifigure also includes a LEGO™ Horse, Saddle, and Lance, and a texture-printed BrickArms™ Adrian Helmet.

This WWI French Cavalry Lancer features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando.

LEGO and the LEGO Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or these products

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The mortar has been an essential piece of artillery equipment since humans have built machines to lob projectiles at buildings, fortifications and—of course—other humans. As warfare has become more fluid and mobile, the need for squad-portable mobile artillery increased dramatically. In the early 20th century this technology evolved into what we commonly know as the modern mortar. This generally consists of a small rocket-propelled explosive projectile, a launch tube, support base, and aiming bipod.

Brickmania is pleased to introduce an all-new deluxe mortar pack, containing our previously released heavy mortar, plus a custom printed BrickArms crate (printed same on both sides) and prototype BrickArms mortar shell.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

• Mortar is posable, with a range of elevation.
• Mortar breaks down and can fit in the packing crate
• BrickArms crate is custom printed especially for this kit
• Black mortar shell is small-batch injected by Will from BrickArms
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
• Includes 13 LEGO and BrickArms elements.

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About the WC54 Ambulance:

Deployed primarily during World War II and the Korean War, the WC54 Ambulance served as the primary transport vehicle for battlefield causalities. Although produced by American factories, the WC54 was deployed worldwide through the Lend-Lease Act and enjoyed popularity among Allied forces during the Second World War. It later served M.A.S.H. units during the Korean War. The WC54 would continue to see use through the 1960’s.

Although it was designated as an ambulance, few soldiers were ever treated inside the vehicle. Soldiers were often treated before they entered the vehicle, or later at a battlefield hospital, depending on the severity of their injuries. The WC54 was marked as a medical vehicle under the Geneva Convention with a large red cross and a white background. These markings were designed to prevent the ambulance from taking enemy fire under international law, however, this didn’t always work as intended as the WC54 was a front-line vehicle.

Specifications:

• Crew: 2
• Weight: 3 tons (2,721 kg)
• Engine: Dodge T214 6-cylinder
• Speed: 54 mph (87 km/h)

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

Features of this model:

• Opening front and back doors
• Designed by Daniel Siskind
• Includes 248 genuine new-condition LEGO elements
• Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years of experience with LEGO is recommended)
• Easily removable roof for interior access
• Room inside for driver and LEGO stretcher (not included)
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• This over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray

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.

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his limited edition custom Brickmania minifigure, custom printed by Brickmania on a genuine LEGO minifigure.

Features of this product:

• 1 limited edition custom printed WWII German Panzer Commander minifigure from Brickmania
• 1 Black LEGO cap

LEGO and the LEGO Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or these products.

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