RESTOCK: M4A2 Sherman Tank – US Marines Edition
The Brickmania team have completed another batch of the M4A2 Sherman kits just in time for Pacific Month. Buy now at 10% off the MSRP through August 31st or while supplies last. Buy it with the IJA Coastal Defense Battery and get free shipping to select destinations*
About the M4A2 Sherman
The M4A2 was a diesel powered variant of the famous M4 Sherman tank, used exclusively by the US Marines during World War II. Armed with a 75mm cannon, the Sherman was the ideal close-up fire support platform, as the Marines dug out entrenched defenders in their island-hopping campaign towards victory against Japan. The US Marines fitted their Sherman tanks with removable fording kits for the amphibious landings that each island assault would require. In this case we have fitted the M4A2 with the unique drum-style fording kits used in the US Marines’ 3rd Tank Battalion. Also included in the kit is a complete set of stickers based on tanks from the Iwo Jima and Tarawa campaigns, allowing you to customize the look of your kit.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The US Marines’ M4A2 Medium Tank kit has the following features:
- Fully articulated double-wide Brickmania Track Links™ treads
- Three opening crew hatches on turret and hull
- Fully rotating turret with posable main gun
- Optional fording trunks
- Custom-printed WW2 US Marine minifig
- Custom sticker set
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 575 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 elements from LEGO, BrickArms and Brickmania. This model comes disassembled, 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.
New Release – IJA Coastal Defense Pack
Lando and Cody show off the new IJA Coastal Defense Pack, coming soon!
Availability Update: F4U Corsair Restock in the Pipeline
We were completely unprepared for the overwhelming response F4U Corsair kit on Monday. In response we have re-arranged our production schedule in order to produce a second batch before the end of the month. We’re not accepting pre-orders, so mark your calendars for the restock announcement expected on Monday, August 29th. In the meantime, there are three copies headed to each of our retails stores and to Brickfair Virginia this weekend.
Join the Brickmania Team – Now Hiring at Mall of America Store
Have a passion for the history? Are you a brick enthusiast? Are you a team player? Brickmania is a growing company and there may be room for you on our team! Check this page for career opportunities at Brickmania.
Retail Associate – Now Hiring at Mall of America
(Open 07/28/2016 — Mall of America location)
Brickmania is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about sales, excellent customer service, and LEGO® for our Mall of America store location. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a customer-focused, high-end, collectible toy retail environment.
Candidates must be hard working, high energy and dedicated to building relationships by delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
NEW RELEASE F4U Corsair – Legendary WW2 Fighter Aircraft
New Release Special Offer
Buy the F4U by August 7th and get free shipping on your entire order* plus 10% off the MSRP!
*Within the USA free shipping mean 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 F4U Corsair:
This F4U Corsair was one of the most successful American fighter designs of World War II. The F4U was powered by a massive 2000hp, 18-cylinder Double Wasp radial engine. It had a distinct inverted gull-wing shape, necessary to provide ground clearance for its gigantic three-bladed, 13′ 3″ diameter propeller. Designed for the rigors of aircraft carrier operations, the 4FU was a ruggedly builtt aircraft. It was armed with six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns—which would eventually be replaced with four 20mm cannons. Early F4Us could additionally carry 2000 pounds of bombs, with later variants capable of delivering 4000 pounds of bombs and/or eight five-inch rockets.
The first production Corsairs were delivered to the US Navy in July 1942, but they were not immediately accepted due to problems encountered during aircraft carrier landings. While these problems were being worked out, the Navy passed on their Corsairs to land-based US Marine aviation units in the Pacific. The first Marine piloted Corsairs arrived in the Pacific during February 1943, and within months were achieve favorable results against Japanese Aircraft. The Marines also soon discovered the Corsairs was an immensely capable ground attack aircraft and was ideally suited for CAS (Close-Air Support) operations. By the end of 1943, Corsairs were attacking ground targets with bombs, napalm tanks and rockets. The carrier landing problems were eventually resolved and the Corsair was officially adopted for use by the US Navy in February 1944. Corsairs would continue to be used by the Navy and Marines well into the 1950 and provided invaluable in the CAS role.
The Corsair’s record backs up its reputation as one of the top fighter aircraft of World War II. Its over-all kill ratio against Japanese aircraft was more than 11:1 and more than 6:1 against their most capable fighters. It also delivered more than 70% off all bombs dropped by US fighter aircraft during the war. The Japanese considered the Corsair to be the most formidable enemy aircraft and nicknamed it “Whistling Death” in reference to the sound made by the Corsair’s wing front air intakes.
LCVP “Higgins Boat” with bonus US Marine Fire Team Pack
Special Bonus: US Marine WWII Fire Team Pack:
This batch of LCVPs includes an exclusive US Marine WWII Fire Team Pack with five genuine LEGO mini figures with custom printed US Marine figures and fully equipped with BrickArms weapons and accessories. All of these items alone would cost more than $60 if purchased separately
Pacific Month Savings:
The LCVP is 10% off the MSRP during August for Pacific Month! All WW2 Pacific Campaign kits and mini figures are 10% all month long!
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 WW2 US Navy minifigs with new light gray BrickArms M1 Steel Pot helmets
- 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!
Bonus US Marine WWII Fire Team Pack includes:
- Five genuine LEGO® mini figures with custom printed WW2 uniforms
- Weapons, M1 Steel Pot Helmets and Web Gear from BrickArms®
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.
New Release – F4U Corsair – Preview Video
Cody and Lando show off Cody’s latest design, the F4U Corsair.
Coming August 1st 2016!
Extreme Bricks reviews the M1A1 155mm Howitzer Battle Pack
Check out this very in-depth review video of our M1A1 155mm Howitzer + M4 High Speed Tractor Battle Pack! Thank you Matthew for taking the time to put together such an awesome review! Check out the complete selection of youtube videos from Extreme Bricks HERE.
NEW RELEASE: BrickArms Pacific Battle Pack
Just released at World War Brick Hartford, we have the new Pacific Battle Pack from BrickArms. It contains everything you need to equip your soldiers for an epic World War Two battle in the Pacific Ocean.
Includes:
• Type 99 Machine Gun
• Type 100 SMG w/Ammo Mag
• Type 91 Grenade
• Bipod
• Nambu Pistol
• Arisaka Rifle
• Type 90 Helmet
• Sabre Shotgun
• M1 Carbine (Full Stock)
• BAR
• M1A1
• M1911 Pistol
• M1 Steel Pot Helmet
NEW RELEASE: AH-64 Apache Longbow
New Release Special Offer
Buy the AH-64 Apache Longbow by July July 31st and get free shipping on your entire order* plus 10% off the MSRP!
*Within the USA free shipping mean 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 AH-64 Apache Longbow:
The AH-64 Apache was developed in the 1970’s as replacement for the AH-1 Cobra gunship helicopter, with the first production models delivered to the US Army in 1986. The Apache has a tandem seat configuration, with pilot and gunner each provided with a complete set of controls in sit in separate armored cockpits. It’s large four-blade rotor is powered by twin turboshaft engines and has four hard points for weapons stations mounted on stub wings. An upgraded AH-64D Apache Longbow version was introduced in 1997, with advanced avionics, targeting systems and the Longbow radar dome over the main rotor. The Apache is armed with a 30mm chain gun mounted underneath the fuselage, which can be targeted via link with the gunner’s helmet. a wide array of additional weapons can be slung from its stub wing, most commonly the 70mm Hydra Rocket Pods, AGM 114 Hellfire Missiles, and/or AIM-92 Stinger Missiles.
The AH-64 first saw combat in Operation Desert Storm, where it is credit for destroying more than 250 Iraqi tanks and numerous other vehicles. It has continued to see extensive service with the US Army in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq. Apaches are also being used by numerous other countries, including the UK, The Netherlands, Israel, Greece, Japan, Taiwan and more. The Apache is the subject of continuous upgrade projects designed to increase performance and lethality.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The AH-64 Apache Longbow kit includes the following features:
- Tough construction for increased playability
- Includes 30mm chain gun, Hellfire missiles and Hydra rocket pods
- Two genuine LEGO mini figure crewmen
- Premium vinyl sticker sheet
- Made from 664 genuine LEGO® elements
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years of building experience recommended)
This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine, unused LEGO elements 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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