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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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About the Panzer III

Designed to be Germany’s tanks for fighting other tanks, the Panzer III saw it’s successful battlefield debut during the invasion of Poland. It proved to be a reliable and wining design and was continually upgraded and refined throughout the war. The Panzer III’s hull and chassis was also used to create the highly successful series of low-profile StuG III assault guns and tank destroyers.

The Panzer III is one of Brickmania’s most popular kits and we are constantly making upgrades and improvements. This edition incorporates a lot of upgrades over the previously more austere version. There are lots of nice “extra” features such the new 1.5 wide Brickmania Track Links, a BrickArms MG-34 on the anti-aircraft mount (in addition to the one in the hull), accessible interior spaces (upper and lower hull sections separate to reveal the interior), and more.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Panzer III has the following features:

• Fully rotating turret with elevating main gun assembly
• Fully articulated Brickmania Track Links™ tank treads
• Three opening hatches on the turret
• Radio antenna can be displayed in raised or lowered position
• Custom printed panzer commander minifig
• BrickArms MG34s in the hull MG position and the anti-aircraft mount
• Sturdy construction means lots of play possibilities
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• Includes 501 genuine new-condition LEGO®, Brickmania and BrickArms® elements
• Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years of experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks, Brickmania Track Links and BrickArms elements. This model comes disassembled, includes complete full color printed building instructions, and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and may be discontinued at any time.

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Background on the LCVP “Higgins Boat”:

Considered by historians as key to Allied victory, the LCVP “Higgins” Boat was a simple design capable of placing men and material where they were needed. Prior to the Higgins, landing troops via amphibious assault was dangerous, slow, and ineffective. Previous designs fared poorly in shallow water and required soldiers to jump over the side of their craft.

Although it was poorly received by the Navy, Louisiana businessman and boat-builder Andrew Higgins designed a boat that could operate in just three feet of water while carrying 8,000 pounds of cargo, thirty-six men, or twelve men and a Jeep. The design was simple – a boxy shape with an open top and a large, wide ramp that allowing soldiers or Jeeps to deploy quickly. Much of the boat was mahogany, a light and durable sub-tropical wood that allowed the boat to return to the sea after deploying its cargo.

The Higgins arrived at precisely the right time. In the Pacific theater, amphibious assaults would be key to capturing islands from Japanese forces. In Europe, these assaults would be required to liberate both Italy and France. When Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, they deployed from over 800 of these landing craft. There are several famous images with Army Rangers deploying on Omaha Beach from the Higgins boat. This scene was also depicted in the award-winning film Saving Private Ryan, granting modern audiences a realistic look at the struggle by Allied forces.

Many of the Allied commanders used the Higgins extensively, resulting in over 20,000 to be produced during the war period 1941-1945. The US military continued to use the basic Higgins design in future generations of amphibious landing craft.

Specifications:

• Length: 36 feet (11 m)
• Engine: Gray Marine diesel (255 hp)
• Speed: 12 knots
• Armament: 2x Browning machine guns
• Crew: 4

Features of the LCVP kit include:

• Three custom WWII US Navy minifigs
• Two BrickArms M1919 Machine Guns
• Opening bow ramp with cable spool
• Includes 411 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!

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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This M2HB with Tripod and Starlight Scope Upgrade is perfect for your MOCs and displays!

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The founding of the US Army Nurse Corps in 1901 established an official recognition of military nurses throughout American history. The M.A.S.H Army Nurse continued this honored tradition by serving in critical roles during the Korean War. Through their high standards and work ethic, M.A.S.H. nurses deployed exceptional skill and training to caring for wounded soldiers.

The Korean War US Army M.A.S.H. Nurse features artwork based on the standard US Army M.A.S.H. Uniform and M1943 Combat Service Boots and comes with a BrickArms Syringe.

This Korean War US Army MASH Nurse 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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In addition to the 15% off storewide sale, we are offering select Brickmania building kits at 15% off through January 1 at midnight. These deals are available in our retail locations as well. Click here to see the kits currently on clearance.

Happy holidays! We are offering a special sale going through Monday, January 1 (1/1/2018) at 11:59PM, for 15% off storewide*. This applies to our two retail locations and our website. Use the coupon code DEC17SPEC through at checkout, or show the retail associate this e-mail to save in-store.

*Cannot be used on vintage LEGO kits in-store
*Cannot be used on Brickmania Elite Membership enrollment

As the need for doctors grew in Korea, the Army turned to civilian draftees to fill the M.A.S.H. units across the peninsula. The use of medevac helicopters such as the H-13 Sioux assured a continuous stream of causalities from the front. These doctors often worked long and irregular hours, sometimes under the threat of enemy fire. Alongside the Army nurses, their tireless work contributed to a drastic cut in death rates among wounded soldiers.

The Korean War US Army M.A.S.H. Doctor features artwork based on the US Army MASH Uniform, M-1948 Russet Combat Boots, Identification Tags, Rieger-Bowles Binaural Combination Stethoscope, and comes with a martini glass for an after-hours drink.

This Korean War US Army MASH Doctor 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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Long multi-year missions to explore the galaxy are risky. The most dangerous posts on any starship are those in Operations. The ‘red shirt’ crew members of Operations serve in Security, Engineering, and Tactical Operations, and frankly, they are the expendable phaser fodder of a ship’s crew. Red shirts are always first into combat and first to get disintegrated. They are always closest to the exploding conduit and inevitably the ones who discover the lethal nature of the planetary flora while on the away mission. Every starship requires vast numbers of red shirts. This ensures that essential bridge crew will always survive and that replacement red shirts are readily available for the next trip to the surface.

This figure features:

• Custom digitally printed front, back, arms with a two-printed face
• Includes a BrickArms® Overmolded Reloaded Classic Photon Pistol

This Starship Red Shirt features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by John Canepa.

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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About the H-13 Sioux “M.A.S.H.” Helicopter:

Featured in the popular 80’s TV show “M*A*S*H*”, the Bell-47 (H-13 Sioux) helicopter served as a medevac unit. Carrying wounded soldiers from the front lines to a local MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) during the Korean War, these helicopters could carry two people on external litters and accommodate two in the cockpit. The helicopter had relatively simple controls and a compact instrument panel, giving the pilot an excellent range of vision. Due to the primitive roads (or lack thereof) in the mountainous terrain of Korea, the H-13 could safely and quickly transport casualties to any local M.A.S.H. unit for treatment. Aside from medevac duties, the H-13 served in reconnaissance and some minor gunship roles.

These helicopters were also widely used in the civilian world. President Dwight Eisenhower was the first to make use of the new invention by making the Bell 47 his personal helicopter. It has also been used for emergency services around the country, including the assistance of firefighters when they are combatting forest fires. Further civilian use includes crop-dusting and use by the news media.

Specifications

• Crew: 1
• Engine: Lycoming VO-435-A1A
• Speed: 106 mph (92 knots, 170 km/h)
• Range: 273 miles (440 km)
• Units Built: 2,400

Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:

The H-13 Sioux “M.A.S.H.” Helicopter comes with the following features

Working front and rear rotors

• Custom-printed Minifigure with cowboy hat
• Printed elements
• Opening cockpit
• Room for two Minifigures on external litters
• Two BrickArms M1873 Peacemakers Overmolded
• Full-color stickers
• Designed by John Canepa
• Includes 227 genuine new-condition LEGO®, BrickArms & Brickmania Stickers
• 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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