New Release: “Big Bertha” Krupp 42cm M-Gerät L/12 Mortar
Special Offer:
Buy “Big Bertha” by December 5th 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 “Big Bertha”
Big Bertha was a WWI heavy siege gun manufactured on the eve of the war, by Krupp in Germany. It’s a type of super-heavy howitzer that provided Germany with a way to shell and destroy enemy lines and forts. Big Berta’s history started with the newer version of the 30.5-cm Beta-Gerat howitzer. There, the Germans wanted vastly superior offensive power, and had Krupp create the Gamma-Gerat howitzer. This was Big Bertha, but mounted on a stationary carriage that was emplaced in a concrete foundation. It was so difficult to move that the APK asked Krupp for a more mobile version, and thus, Big Bertha was delivered in June 1914.
Krupp and Daimler developed a tractor for the Bertha to tow the guns, which were broken down into five loads when on the road. Big Bertha gained a strong reputation on both sides of the lines due to its early successes in smashing the forts at Liege. A total of 12 complete M-Gerats were built before the war, and 10 more were built during the war. As the war ground on, several Berthas were destroyed when their barrels burst due to faulty ammunition. Two Big Berthas were captured by the US Army at the end of the war.
Specifications
- Weight: 47 tons (94,000 pounds)
- Length: 5.88 m (19.3 ft)
- Shell: HE; 820 kg (1,807 lbs)
- Traverse: 4 degrees
- Muzzle velocity: 400 m/s (1,312 ft/s)
- Effective firing range: 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
Big Bertha comes with the following features
- Functional gun elevation and traverse mechanisms
- Opening sliding breech block
- Functional shell hoist and 42cm shell
- Custom printed WW1 gunnery officer included
- Kit includes 553 genuine LEGO® elements
- Over-all color is dark gray
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania model kits
- Advanced building level (6-8 years building experience 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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Restock: Easy Eight M4A3E8 Sherman
“Easy Eight” was the nickname for the final World War II production model of the famous American Sherman Tank. It’s official designation is the M4A3E8(76)W which denotes the following features: Welded steel hull, Ford GAA V8 gasoline engine, horizontal volute spring suspension, 23-inch wide tracks, 76mm main gun in a T-23 turret, and “wet” ammunition stowage. While never designed to battle heavy German armor, this model was far more capable than the original Sherman tanks rolled out just three years earlier. The “Easy Eight” was the only Sherman to remain in American service following World War II and it would see further action on the Korean Peninsula supporting UN forces. The “Easy Eight” was also the basis of the famous Israeli “Super Shermans” which saw action well into the 1970’s. More than 49,000 Sherman Tanks were built during World War II. Many thousands were distributed to the Allies through the Lend-Lease program.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The Easy Eight kit has the following features:
- Fully articulated triple-wide LEGO tracks
- Four opening crew hatches on turret and hull
- Fully rotating turret with posable main gun
- Custom-printed WW2 US Tanker minifig with Armored Division sleeve patch
- M2HB and M1919 machine guns from BrickArms
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 713 genuine new-condition LEGO, Brickmania and BrickArms elements
- Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition elements from LEGO and BrickArms. This model comes disassembled, 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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Restock: M1025 HMMWV “Humvee” with M249 SAW & TOW Launcher w/ 2 minifigs
Since the late 1980s, the HMMWV (“Humvee”) has been the backbone of the US military’s utility vehicle and light weapons carrier fleet, serving in all theaters of operation in dozens of uses.
This new dark gray version of the HMMWV is both a challenge to build and has some exciting play features, including the rotating armament turret and the new BrickArms M249 SAW light machine gun.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The M1046 HMMWV “Humvee” with TOW Launcher + Two Figures kit has the following features:
- Has four opening doors, hatchback and tailgate
- Rotating armament turret with TOW anti-tank missile and coaxal mounted M249 SAW
- Two modern soldier minifigs equipped with BrickArms weapons and gear
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Includes 267 genuine new-condition LEGO® and BrickArms® elements
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete, full color printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box.
Restock: M1025 HMMWV “Humvee” with M249 SAW
Since the late 1980s, the HMMWV (“Humvee”) has been the backbone of the US military’s utility vehicle and light weapons carrier fleet, serving in all theaters of operation in dozens of uses.
This new dark gray version of the HMMWV is both a challenge to build and has some exciting play features, including the rotating armament turret and the new BrickArms M249 SAW light machine gun.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The M1025 HMMWV “Humvee” with M249 SAW kit has the following features:
- Has four opening doors, hatchback and tailgate
- Rotating armament turret with BrickAms M249 SAW
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Includes 239 genuine new-condition LEGO® and BrickArms® elements
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible accessories by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled,includes complete, full color printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box.
Restock: M2/M3 Bradley
About the M2/M3 Bradley
The M2/M3 Bradley is a tracked fighting vehicle designed to transport armored infantry at speeds matching the M1 Abrams tanks. The M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle configuration has a crew of three and space for six infantry men, while the M3 version is designed as an armored cavalry vehicle with a crew of three, two scout troopers and space for additional ammunition. Both vehicles are armed with a powerful 25mm chain cannon, a 7.62mm coaxal machine gun, and twin TOW anti-tank rocket launchers. This model is based on the A3 upgrade package that includes reactive ERA armor and advance targeting and communications electronics.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
This is the first premium level model in Brickmania’s new line of modern AFV kits. Features include:
- Eight opening hatches, doors and ramp
- Fully articulated Brickmania tracklinks
- Rotating turret with elevating main gun and deployable TOW launcher
- The interior is semi-detailed and includes accessible driver’s and troop compartments
- Includes 3 minifigs with BrickArms weapons, vests and helmets.
- This model is the same 1/35 scale as other Brickmania kits.
- Over all color scheme is tan
- Intermediate difficulty level (4-6 years with LEGO suggested)
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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Restock: Panzer III
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 pad-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 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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Free shipping information
Free shipping information (when applicable):
1. Free shipping applies to the following areas and conditions: Within the USA free shipping means delivery by the United States Postal Service using First Class Mail (packages up to 15 ounces) and Priority Mail (packages over 15 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.
2. Free shipping applies only to in-stock items currently available for sale through our main web store and can not be applied to prior purchases or product requests from our retail locations.
Restock: M1 Abrams
The M1 Abrams is the current main battle tank (MBT) used by the United States Army, US Marine Corps and several allied nations around the world. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Chief of Staff of the US Army (1972-1974), commander of operations in Vietnam War (1968-1972) and decorated regimental commander in Patton’s Third Army during World War II.
The origins of the M1 date back to a joint US / German main battle tank program during the 1970s. While this project was eventually canceled, the technology developed was used in the German Leopard II and the American M1 Abrams MBTs. The M1 Abrams introduced many innovative features such as an aircraft turbine powerpack, composite “Chobham” armor, and ammunition stowage separated from the crew compartment. When the Abrams’ original 105mm rifled main gun barrel was replaced with the 120mm smooth bore gun developed for the Leopard II, the tank was then re-designated the M1A1. A program to further improve the Abrams was introduced in 1992 and the designation was again changed to M1A2. Improvements included separate thermal sights for the commander and various technological upgrades.
The Abrams was first combat tested in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, where it outperformed any of the Russian-supplied equipment of the Iraqi Army. Improvements continue to be made to the Abrams to keep up with technological advances and different battlefield conditions.
M1A2 Abrams Vital Statistics
- Crew: 4 (driver, gunner, loader & commander)
- Weight: 68 tons (62 metric tons)
- Armament: Main Gun: 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon (42 rounds) M2HB .50 caliber heavy machine gun, 2 x M240 7.62mm machine guns
- Road Speed: 42mph (67 km/h)
- Range: 265 miles (426 km)
- Years Produced:1980-present
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
Features of the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank kit include
- Fully articulated tank tracks
- Turret fully rotates and main gun can be raised and lowered
- Two minifigures with BrickArms accessories
- BrickArms M2HB and Combat LMG secondary weaponry
- High-quality die-cut vinyl stickers to customize your model
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- The over-all color scheme of this model is desert tan
- Includes 817 genuine LEGO, Brickmania and BrickArms elements
- Premium quality, spiral-bound, professionally printed building instructions
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition elements from LEGO and BrickArms. This model comes disassembled, includes printed building instructions, and comes packaged in a sealed box.
Restock: PaK 38
The Pak 38 5cm Anti-Tank Gun was developed as a response to shortcomings found in the Pak 36 3.7cm AT Gun used during the Spanish Civil War. It was put into mass production in 1939 for the Wehrmacht and proved to be one of the few anti-tank weapons capable of penetrating the armor of the T-34 tanks. While larger anti-tank guns would be introduced, the Pak 38 continued to be useful for the remainder of the war due to its small size and good ballistic performance.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
- Gun is posable with a limited range of elevation
- Carriage and gun can be “broken down” for transport
- 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 47 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 polybag. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.
Restock: SdKfz 250
The SdKfz 250 was a light armored troop-carrying halftrack used by Germany during World War II. Its angular shape was similar in appearance to the larger SdKfz 251 “Hanomag” halftrack. This smaller vehicle used in roles where there was no need for larger halftrack, such as scouting, forward artillery observers, headquarters, communications, etc. The original Ausf A version featured a complex angled hull, open top crew compartment, a single entry door at the rear of the vehicle, and was armed with a single MG34 machine gun. The SdKfz 250 was just beginning to reach frontline units as the invasion of the Soviet Union began. Production of the SdKfz 250 would continue throughout the remainder of the war and later versions would have a simplified hull shape as well as numerous variations of weapons systems, communications gear, etc. Over 6500 of the SdKfz 250 would be built before the end of the war.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
Features of this model:
- One Brickmania-exclusive custom pad-printed German Heer minifigure
- Opening rear doors for easy access/egress for the crew
- Steel colored Brickmania Track Links™
- Fully articulated tracks
- Realistic front suspension
- BrickArms MG34 machine gun
- Room inside for up to 4 additional minifigs (sold separately).
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
- Includes 302 Lego and BrickArms elements
- Trailer hitch for trailer or artillery piece
This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO, Brickmania and BrickArms elements and is shipped disassembled. Also included are full-color printed building instructions, signed certificate of authenticity, 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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