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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Add our official T-34/85 Micro-tank to your arsenal for our Micro Brick Battle tabletop game. This kit includes the parts and instructions to build the game piece, as well as an exclusive T-34/85 collectible game card for our upcoming Bricks of War card game.

Kit includes custom printed parts with Red Star.

Add our official M7 Priest Micro-armor to your arsenal for our Micro Brick Battle tabletop game. This kit includes the parts and instructions to build the game piece, as well as an exclusive M7 Priest collectible game card for our upcoming Bricks of War card game.

About the M7B1 Priest – 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage:

The M7 Priest was an American self-propelled artillery vehicle produced during WWII. Witnessing the events of the war, U.S. Army observers realized that they would need a self-propelled artillery vehicle with sufficient firepower to support armored operations. The pilot vehicles used the M3 chassis with an open-topped superstructure, mounting an M1A2 105 mm howitzer, and following trials, adding a machine gun. As the M4 Sherman tank replaced the M3, it was decided to continue production using the M4 chassis. The British had logistical problems with the M7, as it used U.S. ammunition that was not compatible with other British guns and had to be supplied to units.

During the Battle of the Bulge, each U.S. armored division had three battalions of M7s, giving them unparalleled mobile artillery support. To maintain a low silhouette, the howitzer’s elevation had to be restricted to 35°. In British service, some M7s carried a radio set, which required the removal of 24 rounds of ammunition.

Specifications:

• Weight: 50,640 lb
• Crew: 5-7
• Armor: 12-62mm
• Main armament: 105 mm M1/M2 Howitzer w/ 69 rounds
• Secondary armament: 1x 0.5 in M2 Browning machine gun w/ 300 rounds
• Engine: Continental R-975 C1 w/ 400 or 340 hp
• Suspension: Vertical volute spring
• Operational range: 120 mi
• Speed: 24 mph (on road); 15 mph (off road)

Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:

The M7B1 Priest – 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage comes with the following features:

• Contains M2HB + 9 shells
• Swiveling man gun with realistic elevation and depression
• Includes 4 custom-printed minifigures specifically designed for the M7 Priest
• Working suspension function as seen with other kits
• Storage tools and boxes included
• Designed by Cody Osell
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
• Includes 648 genuine new-condition LEGO® bricks 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. 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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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the primary single-seat, piston engined fighter plane used by Germany during World War II. Developed in the 1930’s to fulfill the fighter / interceptor role, it incorporated all of the features that would be considered state-of-the art for World War II.  An all-metal mono-plane with a fully enclosed canopy, the Bf 109 would see continual upgrades as technology advanced and it’s roles increased on the battlefield and in the skies. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft design of all time and saw service for two decades after the close of World War II.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The Messerschmitt Bf-109 building kit includes

• Prototypical yellow nose and wingtips used throughout World War II
• Includes exclusive custom printed unit insignia stickers
• Includes pilot minifigure
• Retractable main landing gear and free-spinning prop
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
• Includes 311 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania & BrickArms elements
• Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania and BrickArms elements. This model comes disassembled and includes 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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