StuG III Ausf G is Back in Production for a Limited Time
It’s not so quiet on the Western Front as the sounds of armored vehicles can be heard through the darkened forests. In preparation for the looming cataclysm we are offering up one more batch of the StuG III Ausf G —the final version of Germany’s most produced assault gun / tank destroyers of World War II.
Here are the basic facts:
A 1/35 scale model of this final version of Germany’s most widely used assault gun and tank destroyer from World War II. The Ausf G was the most common later war production model, featuring the same high velocity long-barrel 75mm gun used in the Panzer IV tank. Other distinctive features of the Ausf G version include a roof-mounted MG42 machine gun with armored shield and the side “skirts” for extra protection against anti-tank rifles and shaped charge weapons.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The StuG III Ausf G kit has the following features:
- Fully articulated tank treads
- Posable main gun
- Two opening hatches on the vehicle roof
- removeable side skirts
- BrickArms MG43 machine gun
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 570 genuine new-condition LEGO and BrickArms elements
- Over-all color of this model is light gray
- Comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
- intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
This batch of kits does NOT include minifigures, but you can purchase them separately HERE. Note that StuG IIIs were maned by Wehrmacht artillery troops and would not wear the distinctive uniforms of the Panzer troops.
Help us trash* a Priceless Van Gogh at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
* trashing in purely a metaphorical sense of the word….
Brickmania will be hosting a mosaic build at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on October 17th, part of MIA’s free Third Thursday “Nerd Thursday” hands-on art exhibition. We will be copying Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting “Olive Trees” from the museum’s collection as a large-scale LEGO mosaic. We will need as much help as we can get to complete the 29,760 stud mosaic in the three hours the event runs! While at the MIA you can check out the rest of the Nerd Thursday highlights, including video game tourneys, news junky quiz, live music, Being Geek Chic photo booth, and more.
Did we mention that Summit is the official beer of this event?
Join the event on Facebook HERE. Click the image below for the official MIA calendar listing.
BrickCon 2013 Is Happening This Week in Seattle, WA!
Brickmania is preparing for our fourth annual trek to Seattle for BrickCon 2013 – taking place October 3-6th at Seattle Center in Seattle Washington (October 3-4th is open to pre-registered attendees and exhibitors only – public days are Saturday and Sunday).
packing up the store
We’ll have a large selection of Brickmania kits – including the newest releases and rarities (like a UH-60 Black Hawk), custom figures and $10 T-shirts.
Pig Vs Cow decal sheet
We’ve also supplied decal sampler packs for the official goodie bags being given ALL the registered attendees & exhibitors, which includes a bonus “Pigs Vs Cow” decal sheet!
Brickmania’s custom pad printed US Marines – free with $100 purchase!
We will also be giving away a free World War II US Marine custom pad printed minifigure with any purchase of $100 or more!
Special Offer: Free USMC Figure with $100 Purchase thru October 7th
We’re going to be giving away a different free item with every order over $100 each week for the entire month of October. The free item for October 1-7th is a custom pad-printed World War II US Marine soldier. You don’t have to use any coupon codes or put anything in your shopping cart – our skilled order pickers will just add it to your package automatically. We’ll even honor the weekly offers at our Open House and other special events.
M3A2 Halftrack and CCKW Restocks This Week!
Two of our most popular WW2 American military fighting vehicle kits are back in stock. Order the week of October 1-7th and get a free US Marine figure with!
New Release: Gaz AAA — Soviet Heavy Duty Truck
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 roles 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 MM has the following features:
- Opening cab doors, functioning tail gate and fold down side rails
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 163 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks elements
- 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 compatable 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 priduction may be discontinued at any time.
Building Suggestion:
The Gaz AAA is perfect for towing any type of artillery piece (like the M1927 or ZiS 3) with enough space to haul the gun crew as well!
New Releases: Gaz MM Utility Truck
The Gaz MM was a redesigned version of the original Gaz AA utility truck, featuring a slightly more powerful engine. This particular mid-World War II model features a simulated canvas roof on the cab, which was made as part of an effort to speed up production. 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 MM has the following features:
- Opening cab doors, functioning tail gate and fold down side rails
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 135 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks elements
- 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 compatable 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 priduction may be discontinued at any time.
Building Suggestion:
Mount a DShK Heavy Machine Gun in the back for a field-expedient mobile anti-aircraft gun. Such arrangements were commonly used with mechanized units and convoys for air defense. We also have Russian troops.
Type 95 “Ha-Go” Light Tank Now Available
The Type 95 “Ha-Go” Light Tank was Japan’s standard issue light tank at the onset of World War II. It featured an armored hull that could withstand all contemporay battlefield small arms, and was armed with a 37mm gun capable of firing armor-piercing and high explosive rounds. The Type 95 saw service in Manchuria, China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific island campaigns. While out-classed by more powerful Allied medium tanks, the Type 95 still provided an effective mobile punch against infantry and small fortifications throughout the entire war.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
Features of this model:
- Fully articulated tracks
- Turret rotates a full 360° and main gun can elevate
- Opening commander’s hatch
- Over-all three tone camouflage scheme used by Japanese throughout the war.
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- We recommend Roaglaan’s Customs WW2 Japanese Infantry decals for creating your own figures.
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.
You can make figures like these using Roaglaan’s Customs World War II Japanese Infantry water-slide decals.
DShK Model 1938 Heavy Machine Gun Mini Kit
The DShK was the Soviet Union’s main heavy machine gun during World War II, firing a 12.7mm cartridge comparable to the Browning M2 .50 caliber. The gun was mass produced starting in 1938 and was issued to Soviet infantry units on a wheeled mounting equipped with armor plate shield. This mount encorporated a tripod base that allowed the weapon to be coverted to anti-aircraft use, after removing the wheels and the shield. A modernized version (DShM) is still in use today and can be seen on a variety of Russian armored vehicles.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
- The DShK is poseable with a full range of elevation
- The wheeled mounting can be converted to an anti-aircraft tripod base.
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- Includes 35 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 box. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.
Additional images:
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G527 “Ben Hur” Water Trailer now Available
Supplying troops in the field with fresh drinking water has always monumental task for any Army on the go. In World War II the US military used a number of trailers for this purpose, the most common being the G-527 “Ben Hur” trailer, named after one of the main manufacturers. The G527 1 ton trailer was capable of carrying 250 gallons of water and often had a hand pump for dispensing. the G-527 would be towed by any 3/4 ton or larger vehicle
Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:
The G-527 Water Trailer has the following features:
- Trailer hitch compatable with many Brickmania vehicle kits
- Sturdy construction for active play
- 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
- Includes 54 genuine new-condition LEGO elements
- Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and priduction may be discontinued at any time.
CCKW towing a G527 Water Trailer
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