We are extending free shipping*  on all orders over $100 until Sunday.

Remember this week’s New Releases are at a special 10% off sale price for the first week of the release.

*For a limited time we are offering a free shipping option for orders of $100 or more to select countries!  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. Offer good until May 1st!

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Do you have your tickets? (Limited Number Remaining)
Ticket prices have gone-up, however you can still get the Early-Sale ticket price with coupon code: 25OFF

Have you purchased your tickets to World War Brick Minneapolis?  Just a reminder, ticket sales are limited for weekend passholders.  If you want to experience all three days of fun, make sure you get your weekend passes.

World War Brick Minneapolis
Weekend Pass (Limited Number Remaining)
June 10th-12th
Public Day Pass
June 11th or 12th

Book your Hotel Room before May 12th

This year we have chosen the Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown as the official Hotel of World War Brick.

Towering over downtown Minneapolis and a few minutes from the Brickmania Toyworks. Weather permitting we’ll even give you are ride to WWB in our Deuce and a Half each morning (and return later).

We have changed from our hotel in the past in order to put you right in the action of downtown.  You will be able to walk to numerous downtown eating and entertainment venues.  You will also be close to Minneapolis’s light rail system if you want to take a train trip out to the Mall of America and visit our store.

Your stay at the Hyatt Place includes:
AM Skillet Breakfast
High Speed Internet Access throughout hotel
24 hr Fitness Center
Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
24hr Business Center with printing privileges
Hotel Room Information Available Here

Check out all the excitement we have planned for you!

World War Brick 2016 Activities

World War Brick 2016 Activities

Micro Tank Tournament

Weekend Passholders are eligible to register for a bracket style tournament of a fast-paced tabletop Micro Tank Battle game. Matches will take between 30-45 minutes and winners of each battle will be eligible to advance to the next battle. As the battle progresses, new weapons will be introduced for an added twist. The Micro Tank Battle game can played by most ages and the outcome is determined by a combination of tactics and luck. All participants will receive one raffle ticket per battle played. The grand champion will receive a custom World War Brick trophy.  The tournament begins Friday morning and winners will advance through additional challenges throughout the weekend, with the Grand Champion crowned at the closing ceremony. – Weekend Passholder Event

Micro Tank “King of the Hill” Tournament – New this Year!

Weekend Passholders not competing in the Micro Tank Battle game are eligible to register in the Micro Tank “King of the Hill” Tournament, new this year.  Four players will be eligible to participate in a blitz match of “King of the Hill”.  There will be four initial Blitz matches.  Matches will take between 30-45 minutes and winners of each battle will be eligible to advance to the next battle. The Micro Tank “King of the Hill” game can played by most ages and the outcome is determined by a combination of tactics and luck. All participants will receive one raffle ticket per battle played. The grand champion will receive a custom World War Brick trophy.  The tournament begins Friday morning and winners will advance through additional challenges throughout the weekend, with the Grand Champion crowned at the closing ceremony. – Weekend Passholder Event

Speakers you want to talk to!

Meet some of the best builders, producers, customizers and photographers in the Custom LEGO®Community. They will show off their work, answer questions, and run demonstrations on their techniques. – Weekend Passholder Event

Games and Prizes

All day long at World War Brick there are games to participate in, and prizes to win.  When you’re between activities, jump in a game for a chance to win a prize.

BrikWars – New Scenarios This Year!

New scenarios planned this year. Weekend Passholder can join in the fun of an action packed BrikWars adventure.  Set in a LEGO built landscape. Who know what adventure you will encounter.  Confirmed sightings of zombies, aliens, robots and more.  We will have five sessions of BrikWars over the World War Brick weekend.  Weekend pass holders can sign up to register to join in on the BrikWars action on the day of the event. – Weekend Passholder Event

Brickmania Q & A – WORKSHOP

Brickmania founder Daniel Siskind will be available for a questions and answer session regarding the future of Brickmania, creating custom LEGO kits, building displays, or whatever you have in mind to ask.

Chess Tournament 

We will be holding our  second annual Chess Tournament at World War Brick Anaheim. We’re bringing our own special chess sets, but will be playing the same old strategy game we all love so much. The tournament will be played on our custom made World War II themed chess boards.   It will be simple eliminations with the champion being the winner of three straight rounds. – Weekend Passholder Event

Group Builds – New This Year!

For 2016 we have three new group builds for World War Brick.  Weekend Passholders will have access to three additional sessions of group builds during the World War Brick weekend this year.  That will be six full group build sessions for Weekend Passholders during World War Brick. We hold several group builds during World War Brick hosted by one of our skilled moderators. Using pre-built terrain maps and models, the participants set up an epic scene based on historic battles. Each group build can have up to eight participants and advanced registration is required.  Participants will be able to take pictures of the finished group build at the end of the session so bring a camera. The battles this year are:

• North Africa: a minifig scale battle set during the battle of El Alamein with Britain vs Germany during 1942.  
• Pacific:  A minifig scale beach assault
• Kursk: A minifig scale battle taking place in 1943 near Kursk (280 mile south-west of Moscow) in the Soviet Union. 

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MOC Awards 

Weekend Pass holders are encouraged to bring their MOCs (My Own Creations) to display at World War Brick. Here are the categories we are awarding trophies for:

• NPU (Nice Parts Usage)
• Most Iconic Scene
• Most Over the Top
• Best Use of BrickArms
• Best Special Effects
• SNOT Champion
• Public Favorite

All MOCs are eligible for awards but you must fill out a MOC card to be eligible for prizes. For a pre-printed MOC card you must register your MOCs by Friday, June 3rd using this link HERE. Pre-Registering your MOC helps us make sure we have space for everyone and pre-registered MOCS get priority placement. MOC Awards trophies will be placed next to the winning MOCs on Sunday morning before the doors open to Weekend Pass holders. – Weekend Passholder Event

Mosaic Build – New This Year!

We are going to build three new panels in our military heroes themed mosaic for World War Brick .

We have seats for up to 36 participants at a time and we will let new people begin panels as other are completed. Panels should take no more than 20-30 minutes to complete. Additional panels can be made, but people who have not yet turned in Operation Brick vouchers will be given priority selection over repeat participants. People who complete second or third panels will receive a raffle ticket for their effort.

The Mosaic Build will take place during two sessions on Friday and a second session on Saturday. The Mosaic Build is open to all Weekend Pass holders. No additional registration is required. – Weekend Passholder Event

Robot Tank Tournament

A points-based competition using a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics system. Each player or team will control a robot that will complete a series of tasks with double points for each task completed autonomously (i.e. without remote control). We encourage participants to create their own Robot Tank, but will have 2-3 robots available. Tournament map will be available for practice during any Open Game Play session on the schedule. – Weekend Passholder Event

Speed Build Competition 

Weekend Passholders can sign up to test their building mettle against each other.  We will provide identical kits for the competition then it is up to you to prove your building skills.  Compete against other weekend passholders and build a Brickmania kit as fast as you can.  The fastest and proper build will walk away with a prize. – Weekend Passholder Event

Wounded Warrior Benefit Auction

World War Brick has been dedicated to supporting our Veterans since the first one was held in Chicago in 2012. Many activities such as the raffle and auction are specifically designed with fund-raising in mind, with all proceeds being donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. At World War Brick 2015 we raised over $10,000 and plan to far exceed that figure in 2016!  Looking to get a jump on donating.  We make all our Wounded Warrior Project donations through Our Wounded Warrior World War Brick Team Page.  This exclusive event allows weekend passholders to give back to the Veterans in our communities who have given so much for us.  Weekend passholders also receive the opportunities to bid on rare, one of a kind and out of production BrickArms, Brickmania Kits and collectibles. – Weekend Passholder Event

We came across this amazing Stalingrad tank depot build by Matt Leech at Brick Fest Live in Philadelphia last weekend. Landon got an interview with the creator, check it out!

Pick-up your Tiger I Ausf H – Premium Black Box Kit or Messerschmitt Bf-109 today!

The FlaK 38 was 2cm automatic cannon used by German anti-aircraft units throughout 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 prominent appearances in the movies Saving Private Ryan and Red Tails.

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Behind the scenes here at Brickmania, we’re hard at work on a new Higgins boat design.
Look for this kit as a New Release in the near future.

SdKfz 11 + LeFH Battle Pack

Here is a quick heads-up for Brickmania fans.  All of the following Battle Packs are almost Out-of-Stock! There are less than 10 of these kits left in stock.  Due to our busy production schedule putting out new releases there is no saying when, if ever we will release these kits again.  So if these kits are on your wish list be sure to get yours today. Check out the complete list.

The GMC CCKW 2 1/2 ton 6×6 Truck was the workhorse of the US military’s overland logistics service and one of the most crucial pieces of hardware in the Allied arsenal during World War II. The famous “deuce and a half” (named for the 2½ ton weight of the truck) saw service worldwide, with hundreds of thousands being made during the war.  The CCKW was the chief means of cargo hauling used by the famous “Red Ball Express” supply convoy in Europe.  By the end of production in 1945, 562,750 CCKWs in all variants had been built, a total second only to the “Jeep”.

The CCKW kit features:

• Opening doors for the drivers and rear tailgate

• Towing hitch for trailer or artillery

• 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models

• The over-all color of this model is dark gray with dark tan accents

• Includes 245 LEGO® elements.

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We are pleased to offer you the mighty “eighty-eight”, the Flak 36 anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun.  Our newest kit comes in an awesome Flakkorps upgrade edition!  Read on to learn more.

The 8.8 cm Flak 36 – often called the “88” or “acht-acht” was a german 88mm anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun used throughout WWII.  One of the most recognized German weapons of the war, this model led to the development of a wide variety of artillery.  “Flak” is a contraction of German Flugzeugabwehrkanone which means “aircraft-defense cannon”.  In English “Flak” became a generic term for ground anti-aircraft fire.   This is where the term “Taking Flak” is thought to have originated.  A single round from the 88 was capable of blowing the tail off of a bomber, which is exactly what happened to the B-17 “Hang the Expense” on a mission over Frankfurt.

While it was originally designed and mostly known as an anti-aircraft weapon, its versatile carriage allowed the 88 to be fired as an anti-tank gun as well.  Its success as and AT gun led to the development of a tank gun using the 88 as it’s base.  The 8.8 cm KwK 36 (KwK standing for Kampfwagen-Kanone or “Battle Vehicle Cannon”), was the main armament of the Tiger I heavy tank.

Rheinmetal later developed  a more powerful AA gun, the 8.8 cm Flak 41 and the tank destroyer 8.8cm PaK 43.  The PaK 43 was used for the Elefant and Jagdpanther, as well as the base for the turret-mounted 8.8 cm KwK 43 heavy tank gun on the Tiger II.

We have two versions of this epic artillery piece available:

Flak 36: Flakkorps Edition
This deluxe upgrade pack includes:
• 1 Flak 36 Standard Edition Kit
• 3 Flakkorps Heer soldiers in Dark Gray
• 5 BrickArms Artillery Shells
• 2 Lego Shovels.

Flak 36: Standard Edition

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Greetings Brickmania fans!  We’ve got some excellent kits that are almost out of stock!  We’ve been trying to keep busy, designing and releasing new kits for you, so there is no telling when (if ever) we will release these kits again.  Fill out your collection today and mark some items off your wishlist!

Brickmania’s exclusive netted BrickArms® OD Green M1 Steel Pots and  Dark Gray Stahlhelms are now back  in stock.  These are painstakingly hand-crafted by the Brickmania crew and are sure to take your figures to the next level. We can only make so many each month, so get them while you can!

Custom OD Green Netted Steel Pot

Custom Dark Gray Netted Stahlhelm

We raided the kits Abner keeps in the Toyworks to sell on Second Saturdays.  Most of these were out-of-stock or low inventory items.  Head over to Brickmania.com and browse through our kits to pick up some deals.  Don’t forget to use the Memorial Day Sale code: REMEMBER to save 15%* on your order.  Ends Monday May 30th.

The P-51 “Mustang” was the answer to the Allied need for a long-range high performance fighter plane to escort heavy bombers deep over enemy territory. With a supercharged 12-cylinder Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, high capacity external fuel tanks, and six .50 caliber Browning M2 machine gun, the P51 could hold its own against any fighters the Axis could muster all the way to and from the bombing target. The P-51 could also be configured to carry bombs and 5″ rockets against ground targets, and was an effective fighter bomber in its own right. The P-51D was the most widely produced model of World War II and can be distinguished from earlier models by its bubble shaped canopy.  Read More…

Welcome back Brickmaniacs! We have our weekly SitRep video for you. Here’s what’s in this episode:

New things:
– Stryker – Armored Fighting Vehicle
– Stryker Heavy Weapons Upgrade Kit
– Stryker Light Weapons Upgrade Kit
– WWII US Sergeant
– Modern US Army Rifleman
– WWII RAF Ground Crewman
– M1 Steel Pot “Big Red 1”

Sneak peeks:
– GMC CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck
– Canvas Bed Cover – Pack for CCKW
– Canvas Cab Cover and Winch – Pack for CCKW
– Bomb Loader – Pack for CCKW
– Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1
– WWII Jeep With US Airborne Soldier

Restocks:
All restocks in the video can be found on our website.

Get free shipping on your order! In the USA over $75 and international over $150.

Check out upcoming Brickmania events.

Staying warm in winter requires the proper gear. Blend into your surroundings with this winter parka uniform. German Army parkas were reversible, one side white and the other field gray, and were commonly issued with tan felt boots.  Designed to be paired with BrickArms® German Field Gear; this minifigure is easily customizable for a variety of German loadouts.

The WWII Winter German Soldier is available in our store today!

LEGO and the LEGO Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or these products.

About the CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck:

The GMC CCKW 2 1/2 ton 6×6 Truck was the crucial piece of logistics hardware in the Allied arsenal during World War II. Examples include a long (164-inch) and short (145-inch) wheelbase. The short version was designed to tow 75mm and 105mm field artillery and the long version was typically used for personnel and cargo.

The famous “deuce and a half” saw service worldwide. The CCKW was the main transport vehicle for the famous Red Ball Express. Operated from August through November 1944, the Express was developed to deliver the required supplies to rapidly advancing Allied divisions. The route was essentially a one-way loop using existing roads in France.

Because of unit segregation, over 75% of the soldiers operating the convoys were African-American. Many had never driven a truck before. Despite receiving only a few hours of training, these men ensured the success of this logistics miracle. Operating 24 hours a day, they drove day and night on narrow roads through bad weather to deliver badly-needed supplies to the men at the front. It is estimated that over 900 trucks were moving on the Express at any given time. Around 5,400 trucks were involved in the operation, delivering over 400,000 tons.

By the end of production in 1945, 562,750 in all variants had been built.

Specifications:

• Crew: 2
• Speed: 45 mph (governed)
• Engine: GMC 270 gasoline
• Range: 200–300 miles

Additional information about this Brickmania building kit:

The CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck kit comes with the following features

• Brickmania Track Links
• High-quality sticker sheet
• Spare tire
• Functional tailgate
• 1/35th scale to match other Brickmania products

Our new GMC CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck custom LEGO® kit is available in our store now!

Add-on packs for the GMC CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck:

• Canvas Bed Cover
• Canvas Cab Cover and Winch
• Bomb Loader
• Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1

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.

About the Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1:

A true utilitarian weapon, the Bofors 40mm gun saw widespread use during the Second World War as naval armament, anti-aircraft gun, and defensive ground weapon. The gun was equipped with an automatic firing mechanism that sustained an excellent rate of fire. The barrel had an elevation range of -6 to + 90 degrees, affording the ability to engage both air and ground targets.

Specifications:

• Ammunition: Armor-piercing and high-explosive two pound shells
• Crew: 4
• Rate of Fire: 120 rounds per minute
• Muzzle velocity: 2,700 ft (822 m) per second
• Effective range: 3,000 yds (2743 m)

Additional information about this Brickmania building kit:

The Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1 kit comes with the following features

• Elevating gun
• BrickArms 40mm shells
• Raising wheels
• Deployable outriggers
• Gun stay frame to secure barrel for traveling
• 1/35 scale to match Brickmania’s other WWII kits

Pick up your own custom LEGO® Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1 kits in our shop today

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.

About the WWII Jeep With US Airborne Soldier:

The ubiquitous Army Jeep saw widespread production and deployment across all fronts in World War II. Before American entry into the war, thousands of Jeeps were sent to Britain and the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease Act. After American entry into the war, the Jeep became the most-produced vehicle in the Second World War.

Specifications:

• Crew: 1 driver, 4 passengers
• Speed: 60 mph (96 km/h)
• Range: 200 mi (321 km)
• Armament: Optional machine gun or small arms

Additional information about this Brickmania building kit:

The WWII Jeep With US Airborne Soldier kit comes with the following features

• Easy design for beginner builders
• Includes BrickArms M1919 Machine Gun
• Custom-printed WWII US Airborne minifigure
• Custom-printed white star tile
• Trailer hitch
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• Includes 81 genuine LEGO® and BrickArms® elements

Our new custom LEGO® WWII Jeep With US Airborne Soldier kits is available in our store today!

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.

When we released the newest design of the classic GMC CCKW 2 1/2 ton cargo truck, we put together some add-on packs to give you total control over customizing your new kit. Here’s a little bit about each of those sets.

Canvas Bed Cover

In 1943, the canvas bed cover or “soft top” replaced the hard metal covers on the CCKW. The canvas cover allowed more trucks to be shipped via naval convoys and reduced the overall weight of the vehicle. This also allowed for easy installation and removal of the cover, as the CCKW was commonly fitted with specialization attachments.

Our Canvas Bed Cover kit features:

• Brickmania custom fabric bed cover
• Brick-built support frame for the cover

Canvas Cab Cover and Winch

Accidents and collisions were common on the Red Ball Express. Several versions of the CCKW were outfitted with a winch to assist with vehicle recovery, such as pulling a truck out of a ditch. The canvas cab cover was designed to reduce truck size for shipping and provided a bit of shade for the drivers on their long trips inland.

Canvas Cab Cover and Winch kit features:

• BrickArms M2HB
• Brickmania custom fabric cab cover
• Bumper winch with string
• High-quality custom stickers

Bomb Loader

The M27 Bomb Service Truck was a CCKW variant outfitted to help load heavy bombs for aircraft. After moved into place by a dolly on a track, the bomb hoist would lift the ordnance. The hoist was mounted on a steel I-beam that allowed it to slid the bomb into the truck. The process was reversed at the airfield, loading it directly into the bay doors of an Allied bomber.

Our Bomb Loader kit features:

• Bomb loader hoist
• Bomb loader cart
• Bomb

If you didn’t get one of your own yet, buy a CCKW soon before we sell out!

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.

Our P-51B Mustangs are back in stock. Get yours today before they sell out again!

World War II pushed aircraft design to new levels never before seen in history. As one of the better-known aircraft to come out of WWII, the P-51B Mustang is a part of the larger Mustang line of escort fighter aircraft. These second-generation Mustangs were a vast improvement over the previous model. Equipped with a Packard Rolls Royce Merlin V-1650-7 engine, this variant could outpace the previous design by one hundred miles per hour at its service ceiling.

Given its speed, range and maneuverability, the Mustang was capable of adequately protecting Allied heavy bombers on their missions. Although Allied bombers were equipped with defensive machine guns, these proved to be inadequate as bomber casualty rates climbed over thirty percent. The Mustang as an escort aircraft proved to be an effective defense of slow-moving bombers.

Click to buy a Brickmania P-51B Mustang from store.

Other Brickmania Kits to Accompany Your P-51B Mustang

Fuel your P-51B with the Bedford QLC – Fuel Bowser:

Add a few RAF Ground Crewmen to mind the airfield:

Deliver aircraft parts and weapons with a GMC CCKW:

Repair your plane with a USAAF Ground Crewman or two:

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.

Watch our social media channels for auction announcements next week!

Welcome back Brickmaniacs! We have our weekly SitRep video for you. Here’s what’s in this episode:

New things:
– GMC CCKW – 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck
– Bomb Loader – Pack for CCKW
– Canvas Bed Cover – Pack for CCKW
– Canvas Cab Cover and Winch – Pack for CCKW
– Bofors – 40mm Automatic Gun M1
– WWII Red Ball Express Driver
– SOLD OUT 40mm Ammunition Crate
– WWII USAAF Ground Crewman
– WWII Jeep With US Airborne Soldier

Sneak peeks:
– Panther – Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf D
– Pak 40 – Anti-Tank Gun
– WWII German Kursk Machine Gunner

Restocks:
All restocks in the video can be found on our website.

Get free shipping on your order! In the USA over $75 and international over $150.

Check out upcoming Brickmania events.