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the initial batches sold out in record time and we’re pleased to announce new batches of the following are now ready:

PaK 36 3.7cm Anti-Tank Gun
The standard anti-tank weapon used by the German Army at the beginning of World War II. It’s low profile and high velocity armor-piercing shell made this the ideal weapon for knocking out just about anything on the battle field at that time. Developments in Soviet armor would make this gun obsolute within the first year of the war in Russia.

M1927 76mm Regimental Gun (Early Production)
The M1927 was used by nearly every Soviet infantry and cavalry regiment before and during World War II. Significant design changes to the carriage we implemented during a program to replace guns lost early in the war, giving the gun a new designation of M1943. Captured guns M1927s were also widely used German and Finnish armies. We are introducing a second version of this kit with the original production spoked wheels, which by far represents the most prototypical example of the M1927.

Flak 38 2cm Automatic Cannon
The FlaK 38 was 2cm automatic cannon used by German anti-aircraft units througout World War II. While designed for anti-aircraft use, its high rate of fire proved deadly against enemy infantry and thin-skinned vehicles.  The FlaK 38 made prominant appearances in the movies Saving Private Ryan and Red Tails.

Nebelwerferfer 41 Rocket Launcher
A 1/35 scale model of the Nebelwerfer 41 German mobile rocket launcher (aka “Screaming Mimi” to Allied troops). This Brickmania custom kit contains 59 new-condition lego bricks plus full color building instructions.

The Gaz AA was one product of a joint venture between Ford Motors and the Soviet government to produce licensed copies of Ford trucks in the Soviet Union. Production of the Gaz AA began in 1931, based on the 1929 pattern Ford model AA truck, and would continue well into the 1950’s. Over 100,000 of them were in Soviet military service at the outbreak of World War II and were used in as many roles as can be imagined. This kit is configured as the standard utility truck and can be used “as-is” for an artillery prime mover, supply hauler and more. With your own bricks it can be converted to an ambulance, field kitchen, mobile anti-aircraft platform, or even a heavy duty Gaza AAA model (by adding another rear axle and wheels).

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The Gaz AA Utility Truck kit has the following features:

• Opening cab doors
• Function tail gate and fold down side rails
• Sturdy construction for active play
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
• Includes 139 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 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.

The ZiS-2 was one of the Soviet Union’s most effective anti-tank guns of World War II and it would logically be towed into action by it’s most common prime movers – the Gaz AA utility truck!  For a limited time we are offering these two kits together with a Soviet infantry figure and bonus Brickmania pin.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit

The Gaz AA and Zis 2 Battle Pack has the following features:

• Complete Gaz AA truck with opening cab doors, function tail gate and fold down side rails
• Complete ZiS-2 Anti-Tank Gun kit plus extra pieces for a tow hook
• Minifugure with BrickArms accessories
• Sturdy construction for active play
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
• Includes 211 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 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.

KV-1 Suspension

The KV-1 Heavy Tank was developed by the Soviet Union shortly before the outbreak of World War II. Its intended purpose was to help infantry units blast their way through entrenched enemy positions. Its heavy armor and powerful 76mm gun were chosen based on lessons learned in Spanish Civil War, where tanks on both sides were found to be woefully lacking in both armor and armament. Manufacture of the KV-1 began in secret and about 500 were available to the Red Army at the start of Operation Barbarossa . The appearance of the KV-1 on the battlefield came as a shock to the German army commanders, whose own tanks could not knock out the heavily armored KV-1 except for a point blank shot to the rear of the hull. The KV-1s design emphasis was placed on heavy armor protection, but this came at great expense to mobility. While some KV-1s were used defensively to great affect in the early stages of the war, large number wiped out during the rapid-paced “Blitzkrieg” tactics of the highly mobile German panzertruppen. Severe losses were as much to blame on the KV-1s relative immobility as well as the inexperience of Soviet junior officers corps.

There were several variations of the KV-1 tank, including the KV-2 assault gun: this was a KV-1 tank hull armed with a 152mm howitzer mounted in a massive slab-sided turret. The KV-2 proved to be an awkward design and most of the 250 built in 1938-39 were later converted to KV-1s. Later KV-1s wpould receive increased armor protection to counter improved German weapons. There was also a number of KV-1s armed with a more powerful 85mm gun in response to the heavier armor of the Tiger and Panther tanks. Over 5000 KV-1s tanks would be built before the end of the war and they proved to be a formidable weapon system when used in its intended infantry support role. The KV-1 hull was additionally used as a basis for the Su-152 heavy assault gun, which was a more successful turretless replacement for the KV-2, and was produced from late 1942 through the end of the war. The KV-1s further development eventually evolved into the legendary JS-2 and JS-3 tanks series of heavy tanks.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

The KV-1 Heavy Tank kit has the following features:

• Fully articulated tank treads and rolls smoothly on any surface
• Turret capable of 360° rotation and a fully posable main gun
• Functioning suspension system
• Opening hatch in the tank commander’s position
• Includes one commander minifig with BrickArms PPSH submachine gun and Ushanka
• Sturdy construction for active play
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models.
• Includes 696 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks 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 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.