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The M1927 76mm Regimental Gun was used by nearly every Soviet infantry and cavalry regiment before and during World War II. Captured M1927s were also widely used by the German and Finnish armies.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom LEGO® kit:

• Gun is poseable with a limited degree of elevation
• Lower gun shield folds up for transportation
• Can be towed behind any vehicle with a hook type hitch
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
• Includes 34 LEGO® and BrickArms® 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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Add our official Su-76 Micro-gun 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 Su-76 Micro-gun collectible game card for our upcoming Bricks of War card game.

Notorious for their brute force and extreme training, Brickmania’s Modern Russian Spetsnaz would be found executing a wide array of special force operations.

This Brickmania™ exclusive minifigure features artwork based on the Smersh AK/VOG Tactical Vest, Gorka-3 Combat Uniform, BTK Group Combat Boots, and VX600 Radio.

Additionally, this figure uses only genuine LEGO® and BrickArms® elements with custom printing done in house at Brickmania’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN.

This Modern Russian Spetsnaz V2 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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Special Offer:

Buy the T-14 Armata by October 9 and get free shipping on your entire order*

*Within the USA free shipping means delivery by the United States Postal Service using First Class Mail (packages up to 8 ounces) and Priority Mail (packages over 8 ounces). Select Countries: Free Economy Mail delivery (4-8 weeks) is also being offered to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Luxemburg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

About the T-14 Armata:

The T-14 Armata debuted during the 2015 Moscow Victory Day Parade as the new Main Battle Tank (MBT). The T-14 is a 48-ton modern Russian tank that features many innovative technologies and characteristics. With a crew of three, the T-14 is protected by an internal armored capsule with more than 900mm RHA (rolled homogeneous armor), increasing their chance of survival significantly. The chassis has a duel-explosive reactive armor system on the front, sides, and top. The turret shape is also designed in a way to reduce its radio and thermal signature.

During battle, the T-14’s integrated computerized control system, which monitors the state and functions of all tank modules, can analyze incoming threats. It has the ability to intercept incoming anti-tank munitions using both kinetic energy penetrators and tandem-charges. The tank is capable of intercepting enemy fire from 1,700 m/s, or Mach 5.0, with future upgrades of up to 3,000 m/s, or Mach 8.8.

Specifications:

• Units Produced: 100+
• Crew: Three (3)
• Main Armament: 125 mm smoothbore 2A82-1M tank cannon with 45 rounds (32 in the autoloader)
• Secondary Armament: 12.7mm Kord machine gun, 7.62mm PKTM machine gun
• Engine: Diesel (1,500-2,000 hp)
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic gearbox
• Operational Range: 310 mi
• Maximum Speed: 50-56 mph

Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:

The T-14 Armata includes with the following features:

• Mechanical turret function
• Rubber band support arm suspension
• Custom-printed Tank Commander minifigure
• Rotating command turret with simulated machine gun
• Opening driver/commander hatch
• Capable of fitting up to two figures in hull
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• Designed by Cody Osell
• Includes 887 genuine new-condition LEGO® elements
• Advanced 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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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 #

  #redoctoberbricks into the post. Alternatively, make a post on your timeline/wall with the hashtag#redoctoberbricks. 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#redoctoberbricks. Alternatively, retweet one of our posts and use the hashtag#redoctoberbricks in your share.
• On Instagram, make a new image or take a picture and use the hashtag#redoctoberbricks. 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

The Legendary Tiger

Of all the tank designs to reach a 20th Century battlefield, no other vehicle has attained such legendary and mythical status as the German Tiger heavy tank. Backed up by undeniable battlefield effectiveness, the Tiger’s mythos grew to legendary status and struck terror into the hearts of those faced with the challenge of defeating it.

The origins of the Tiger tank date back to 1937, when a 30-35 ton heavy tank was discussed by German planners. The idea was dropped in favor of the more lightweight and mobile Panzer III and IV series, which proved adequately effective against allied forces in Poland and France. When Hitler turned his forces against Russia, they were soon shocked to be faced against the formidable T-34 and KV-1 tanks, both closely guarded secret weapons up to that point. The Panzertruppen found themselves out-gunned, and facing certain defeat, unless they were equipped with more powerful weapons.

On Hitler’s orders, a new 55 ton heavy tank was to be produced, armed with an adaptation of the deadly 88mm anti-aircraft gun, and 100mm of frontal armor. The winning prototype was designed by Henschel (referred to as the Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I Ausf H) and was ordered into production in July of 1942. While sequentially following the much sleeker Panther tank (Panzerkampfwagen V), the Tiger was clearly a throwback to earlier design work. Instead of sloping armor, the Tiger relied on shear brute strength of its armor for protection. This simplified design helped speed the Tiger into production, although not without such innovations as a semiautomatic transmission, a hydraulically powered turret, and power steering, which allowed the driver to steer with a wheel instead of a pair of brake levers.

The Tiger made it’s battlefield debut in September of 1942 and immediately proved effective at knocking out virtually any adversary well before itself was within effective range of opposing fire. The Tiger successfully served the Panzertruppen on all fronts on the European continent until the end of the war. The Tiger’s near invincibility against any other Allied armored vehicle instilled a fear known as “Tigerphobia” and reports of battlefield encounters with Tiger tanks were censored by British commanders to prevent panic amongst the troops.

While the Tiger (and its descendant Tiger II) was undoubtedly one of the most formidable weapons present at any battle in WW2, less than 2000 were produced due to it’s enormous material cost. Even though it was one of the greatest tanks of all time, achieving an unequaled legendary status in AFV history, it never reached the battlefield in sufficient numbers to the turn the tide of the war. Although inferior in almost every aspect, the mass-produced medium tanks of the Allies (Sherman and T-34) were deployed in sufficient numbers to overwhelm the limited number of German heavy tanks, even while suffering grievous losses to their own units.

VITAL STATISTICS

• Crew: 5 (driver, radio operator, gunner, loader & commander)
• Weight: 60 tons (54 metric tons)
• Armor:1-4.72 in (25-120mm)
• Armament: Main Gun: 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 with 92 rounds. Secondary: 2x 7.92×57 mm MG34
• Road Speed: 28 mph (45 km/h)
• Range: 120 miles (195 km)
• Years Produced: 1942-43

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

Brickmania has released several Tiger I kits going back to 2003, but this is the first time we’ve made the early Tiger I Ausf H available.  It has all of the same play features of the previous edition of Tiger I kits, but took some time to make improvements in durability and playability. While this kit only includes the Panzer Commander minifig, three can ride inside the hull and one more can each occupy the commander’s and loader’s hatches. Additional figures are sold sepearately.

Features of this model:

• Full 360° turret rotation and poseable main gun.
• Fully articulated tracks and realistic suspension.
• Four opening hatches for crewmen
• Detailed interior and engine compartment.
• Includes a hull-mounted BrickArms MG34 machine gun for the radio operator
• Includes one custom printed Panzer Commander minifig
• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
• The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
• Includes 858 LEGO® and BrickArms® elements.
• Designed for Advanced builders (6-8 years of building experience recommended).

This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine, unused LEGO® bricks and is shipped disassembled. This kit included are full-color, printed building instructions, a signed certificate of authenticity, and is packaged in a sealed box.

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About the M1025 HMMWV – 4×4 Utility Vehicle with M2HB Machine Gun:

The Humvee is a four-wheeled military light truck produced by AM General. Its 15 configurations (cargo/troop carriers, weapon carriers, ambulances, and shelter carriers) share a common engine, chassis and transmission with 44 interchangeable parts that are used in more than one position. This leads to fewer training hours needed to maintain the truck. HMMWVs are maintainable, survivable, and reliable. They meet all of these requirements by incorporating new standards of reliability for combat vehicles.

The HMMWV has a low profile, a wide stance, and is 15 feet long. These proportions lead to a stable, road-hugging truck that is very difficult to roll over. In addition, the aluminum body reduces weight and provides resistance to corrosion. Typically, the vehicle seats either 2 or 4 depending on the model.

Specifications:

• Crew: 1 + 3
• Units built: 281,000
• Engine: V8 diesel or V8 turbo diesel
• Speed: 55 mph at max gross weight; over 70 mph top speed
• Maximum range: 275 mi
• Armament: M60 7.62 mm machine gun & M2 .50 caliber machine gun or MK 19 grenade launcher

Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:

The M1025 HMMWV – 4×4 Utility Vehicle with M2HB Machine Gun kit comes with the following features:

• Has four opening doors, hatchback and tailgate
• Rotating armament turret with opening gunner’s hatch and BrickAms M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
• Custom-printed Desert Storm soldier with six-color “chocolate chip” camouflage uniform and helmet
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• Includes 272 genuine new-condition LEGO 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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It’s time for a Mad Minute sale! Get 20% off storewide* through our website and retail stores starting now and going through Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 11:59PM. Time to load up on awesome gifts! Use the coupon code: MM0917

*Cannot be used on Elite Membership enrollment

*Cannot be used on vintage LEGO sets from retail locations

*Not backwards compatible on previous orders or purchases prior to this sale

*Show coupon code at counter in retail locations to get discount

Pesky Geneva Conventions got you down? The PMC Contractor is here to save the day and wage the war your country legally can’t.

This Brickmania™ exclusive minifigure features artwork based on the BLACKHAWK!® Tac Life Softshell Jacket, Suunto® Core Watch, Rocky® SV2 Boot, BLACKHAWK!® Serpa Holster, dad jeans, Tactical Tailor® Low Vis MBAV Plate Carrier, and Oakley® Polarized Sunglasses.

Additionally, this figure uses only genuine LEGO® and BrickArms® Elements with custom printing done in house at Brickmania’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN.

This PMC Operator features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando. Included with this figure is a BrickArms M4 SBR.

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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