New Release: M18 Hellcat US Tank Destroyer
Limited Release: Only 100 will be made, we are using the last of our parts.
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During World War II, the US Army doctrine for tank warfare dictated that the role of tanks on the battlefield would be similar to cavalry of generations before: They would use their speed and firepower to exploit breaches in the enemy lines and cause havoc in rear areas. The task of fighting other tanks was given to special anti-tank units, who would fight oncoming enemy tank attacks with towed anti-tank guns or rush to the endangered sector in special armored vehicles called tank destroyers. Early tank destroyers were no more than open-top M3 half track trucks with WW1 vintage 75mm guns fitted on top in a forward-facing mount. These proved to be extremely unsuited for the task and many were destroyed in early encounters with Axis armor in North Africa. A highly mobile, tracked vehicle, with a powerful gun mounted in a fully traversable turret, was called for.
The auto manufacturer Buick was tasked with creating such a vehicle and it’s result was the legendary M18 Hellcat. It’s official designation was the M18 76mm Gun Motor Carriage and was the US Army’s only purposely designed vehicle whose primary function was killing enemy tanks. Priority was given to mobility and firepower at the expense of armor protection, traits for which the Tank Destroyer units developed special tactics. During the Battle of the Bulge, M18s used their speed to secure key crossroads in advance of enemy units, helping to turn the tide of battle. While the tank destroyer doctrine would be abandoned after World War II, the M18 could still boast of the highest kill-to-loss ratio of any US armored vehicle during the war.
M18 Hellcat Vital Statistics:
- Weight: 19.5 tons (17.7 metric)
- Armament: 76mm Gun M1A2, 1x Browning .50 cal M2HB
- Armor: .2-1 in
- Speed: 57 mph (92km/h)
- Range: 105 miles (168 km)
- Years Produced: 1943-44
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The M18 Hellcat has the following features
- Fully articulated 1.5 wide Brickmania Track Links™
- Complete vinyl sticker sheet including US Star insignias and Tank Destroyer Corps. logos
- Four custom printed crewmen with Tank Destoryer Corps. sleeve patch
- Fully rotating turret with posable main gun
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 490 genuine new-condition LEGO and BrickArms elements
- Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
- Production of this kit is limited to just 100 copies due to the extreme difficulty in locating rare pieces found in this model.
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. Assembly required.
Custom Printed American Tank Destroyer Soldier
Custom Printed American Hellcat American Tank Destroyer Man. The M18 Hellcat was the most effective tank destroyer in WWII.
Features of this product:
- 1 Brickmania Custom Printed American Hellcat Tank Destroyer Man Minifigure with Hellcat Patch on Arm
- 1 BrickArms OD Green M1 Helmet
- 1 BrickArms Black M3 “Grease” Gun
New Release: Kübelwagen (Dark Gray)
The Kübelwagen was a light utility car used by the German armed forces during World War II. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, it shared many chassis components with the Volkswagen Beetle. The Kübelwagen could carry four fully equipped soldiers on roads and overland thanks to it’s light weight body, reinforced suspension and a self-locking differential. Its air cooled engine was reliable and easier to maintain in the field verses their more complex allied equivalents. More than 50,000 were manufactured during the war for the German armed forces.
The Kübelwagen kit was originally released in 2010 and was the first Brickmania kit to sell more than 1000 copies. For a limited time we’re bringing back this classic kit in dark gray with the addition of a custom printed minifigure.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom LEGO® kit:
- Includes four opening doors with room inside for four passengers
- Includes custom pad-printed minifigure with BrickArms MP40
- Windscreen can be used in the raised or lowered position
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- The over-all color scheme of this model is dark gray
- Includes 129 LEGO and BrickArms elements.
This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO bricks and is shipped disassembled including full-color printed building instructions. This kit is packaged in a sealed box. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.
New Minifigure: American Tanker
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Custom Printed American Tanker. Take this American Tanker out for a drive in any of Brickmania’s WWII Tanks. Great for filling in a crew or manning your own tank.
Features of this product:
- 1 Custom Printed American Tanker Minifigure from Brickmania
- 1 LEGO Brown Aviators Cap
- 1 LEGO Gray Goggles
Come Join Us!
Come celebrate our Grand Opening of our Mall of America Store with us all day July 18th. We will be having a blast. Come and join us. Brickmania Mall of America Store is open seven days a week. We are located on the third floor East side near the rotunda. Our store number is E352. You can find directions to the Mall of America Here.
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Mini-Kit Re-Release: M1A1 75mm Howitzer on M8 Carriage
Designed shortly after World War I to replace existing light artillery pieces, the M1 75mm “pack” howitzer was a small artillery piece that could be broken down and transported by pack horses or mules. Not mass produced until the outbreak of World War II, several design improvements were added in 1940, with the new gun designated the M1A1 on M8 Carriage (replacing the original wooden-wheeled gun carriage). The lightweight field gun was mainly used to equip US Army airborne artillery battalions, but was also adopted for use by the US Marine Corps for its campaigns in the Pacific. While not as powerful as the more widely used 105mm howitzers, its small size made it more versatile and easier to transport over rough terrain.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
- Gun is posable with a full 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 41 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.
Limited Restock: Megaton MG42 Pack – Only 40 Left
Only $15 for this exclusive Brickmania pack of BrickArms elements and a custom printed crate.
The exclusive custom Megaton BrickArms MG42 Pack includes:
- BrickArms MG42 with Ammo Drum
- BrickArms Bipod
- BrickArms Crate with custom printing
- Two BrickArms Brass U-clips
- One BrickArms Ammo Tab
- Three BrickArms Brass Bullet Links
- BrickArms Gunmetal M3 Tripod
- LEGO Black Bar with Clip
Available for a limited time only!
Restock: Gaz AAA Russian Truck
Restocked. Get yours before they are gone again.
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The Gaz AAA was a 6×4 Cargo truck, based on the Ford AAA model, and built in the Soviet Union in the 1930’s and 40s. During World War II it was supplied to the Soviet Army by the thousands, serving a similar role as the CCKW “Jimmy” for the American Army. Gaz trucks were a vital component to the Soviet War effort and were used in a wide ranging variety of purposes, from hauling equipment, towing artillery pieces and forming the basis for numerous specialty vehicles.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit
The Gaz AAA has the following features:
- Opening cab doors, functioning tail gate and fold down side rails
- One custom pad-printed Soviet soldier minifig with BrickArms PPSh
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
- Includes 171 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks elements
- Includes Brickmania Custom Pad Printed Russian Soldier
- Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks and this one includes compatible weapons by BrickArms. This model comes disassembled and includes completed printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
Limited Release: USS North Carolina
Limited Release: Only 47 will be made, we are using the last of our parts.
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Laid down before the outbreak of World War II, the USS North Carolina was the first of a new class of American ships that would be among the fastest and most heavily armed battleships in the world. She was the first new American battleship to arrive in Pearl Harbor just after the Japanese Attack and participated in every subsequent major naval campaign of the Pacific War. The North Carolina earned 15 battle stars, making her the most decorated American warship in World War Two. After serving magnificently in World War II, she was decommissioned from the US Navy and is currently preserved as a war memorial in Wilmington, NC.
The kit was originally released in 2011 and has been brought back after overhwleming requests from our customers. This edition uses the exact same engraved and printed tiles as the original and will be a limited run of just 47 kits.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
USS North Carolina has the following features
- 445 new-condition, genuine LEGO® elements
- Large format, full color printed instruction book.
- Presentation stand that includes engraved & printed tile proclaiming the USS North Carolina
- Has engraved tile with the model’s serial number: This batch being models #51-97
- 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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