New Release: Churchill Crocodile (Heavy Tank)
Special Offer:
Buy the Churchill Crocodile Heavy Tank by June 19 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 Churchill Crocodile Heavy Tank:
The Churchill Crocodile was a British flame-throwing variant of the Churchill Mark VII tank. They began production in October 1943, in time for the Normandy invasion. From early in the war there had been experiments with mounting flamethrowers on British vehicles. General Percy Hobart saw the Crocodile demonstration in 1943 and pressured the MoS to produce a development plan. Shortly after, the Chief of the General Staff added the flamethrowers to the 79th Division plan.
The flamethrower equipment was produced as a kit that REME workshops could install in the field, converting any available Churchill Mk VII to a Crocodile. The conversion kit included the trailer which held the fuel, an armored pipe fitted along the underside of the tank, and the projector.
With the flamethrower’s short range of up to 120 yards, the Crocodile was a specialized weapon. The fuel burned on water and could be used to set fire to woods and houses. The flamethrower could project a “wet” burst of unlit fuel, which would splash around corners in trenches or strongpoints, and then be ignited with a second burst. It was used so successfully against German bunkers that many surrendered after the first ranging shots.
Specifications:
- Crew: 5
- Units produced: 800
- Engine: Bedford Twin-Six gasoline
- Armor: 152 mm hull and turret front; 95 mm hull sides and turret sides; 51 mm hull rear
- Armament: 75 mm ordnance QF main gun, flame projector unit
- Ammunition: 84 x 75 mm projectiles, 400 x gallons of flamer fuel
- Operational range: 56 mi
- Speed: 15 mph
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The Churchill Crocodile Heavy Tank kit comes with the following features:
- 360 degree rotating turret
- Custom-printed WWII British Tank Commander
- Operational hatches
- Working gun elevation
- Double-wide Track Links
- Detachable armored fuel trailer with stabilizers
- 8 Printed elements
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Designed by Yitzy Kasowitz
- Includes 765 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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New Release: Churchill Micro-tank
Add our official Churchill 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 Churchill Micro-tank collectible game card for our upcoming Bricks of War card game.
New Release: French Resistance – Male
This French Resistance – Male features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando!
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New Release: French Resistance – Female
This French Resistance – Female features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando!
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Mad Minute – 20% off!
It’s time for a Mad Minute sale! Get 20% off storewide* through our website and retail stores starting now and going through Sunday at midnight. Time to load up on awesome gifts for Father’s Day! Use the coupon code: MM0617
*Cannot be used on Elite Membership purchases
*Cannot be used on vintage LEGO sets from retail locations
*Show coupon code at counter in retail locations to get discount
New Release: “Free” French Printed 2×2 tile
We’ve got these “Free” French 2×2 tiles with custom-printing. Designed and printed by Brickmania!
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New Release: Panther Ausf G with Ambush Camo
Special Offer:
Buy the Panther by June 12 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 Panther:
The Panther was a German medium tank deployed during WWII on the Eastern and Western fronts in Europe from mid-1943 to the war’s end in 1945. The Panther was intended to counter the Soviet T-34 and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it served alongside the Panzer IV and the heavier Tiger I until the end of the war. It is considered one of the best tanks in WWII for its excellent firepower and protection, though its reliability was less impressive.
The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same engine as the Tiger I, it had more efficient frontal hull armor, better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse through rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The trade-off was weaker side armor, which made it vulnerable to flanking fire. In addition, the Panther was far cheaper to produce than the Tiger I, and only slightly more expensive than the Panzer IV. Despite being classified as a medium tank by the Germans, it was known as a heavy tank to the Allied forces due to its thick armor, powerful gun, and weight similar to the heavy tanks used by the Allied nations.
Specifications:
- Weight: 44.8 tons
- Crew: 5 (driver, radio-operator/hull machine gunner, commander, gunner, loader)
- Armor: 80 mm
- Main armament: 1 x 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 (79 rounds)
- Secondary armament: 2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns (5,100 rounds)
- Engine: V-12 petrol Maybach HL230 P30
- Operational range: 160 mi
- Speed: 34 mph (first models); 29 mph (later models)
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The Panther Ausf G with Ambush Camouflage kit comes with the following features:
- Historically correct, late war “Ambush Camouflage” pattern on the hull and turret
- Three Panther crewman with “DOT44” pattern uniforms and printed hats
- Detailed interior with Maybach engine and seats for the driver and hull machine gunner
- Four opening hatches for crew and engine access
- BrickArms MG34 with Saddle Drum for anti-aircraft protection
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 823 genuine new-condition LEGO® bricks and BrickArms® 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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New Release: WWII German Infantry – Splinter Camo Smock
This WWII German Splinter Camo Infantry features exclusive custom-printed artwork designed by Lando!
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New Release: Panther Micro-tank
Add our official Panther 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 Panther Micro-tank collectible game card for our upcoming Bricks of War card game.
Restock: LCVP “Higgins” Boat
Background on the LCVP:
The LCVP was landing boat designed and manufactured by Higgins Industries and was used extensively by US forces, during the myriad of amphibious landings during World War II. The LCVP was 36 feet in length, had a shallow draft, and had a ramp at the bow ramp that spanned the entire width of the hull. During an amphibious landing, it would be lowered into the sea from a larger ship, where troops would descend into the boat via cargo net lowered down the ship’s side. LCVP could carry a platoon of 36 combat troops or a small vehicle such as a jeep to shore, thus earning the designation Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel. The LCVP was armed with two .30 caliber Browning machine guns and was manned by a crew of four. The boat was constructed mainly of plywood, with the steel bow ramp serving as the main armor protection against shore fire. Its 225 horsepower diesel engine pushed the LCVP to 12 knots. The boat’s shallow draft meant it could be beached directly on short, the ramp lowered for troops or vehicles to rapidly disgorge. The LCVP would then back away from shore and return to its mother ship for another load. With more than 20,000 LCVP made during the war, it was undoubtedly one of the crucial items that helped deliver the Allied victory in Europe and Asia.
Features of the LCVP kit include:
- Three custom WWII US Navy minifigs
- Two BrickArms M1919 Machine Guns
- Opening bow ramp with cable spool
- Includes 414 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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