r/brickmania

My most recent project, the Pz.Kpfw. Ausf. J

Also working on another vehicle built on this chassis :)

Wonder what this will cost on Thursday lol does anyone have a idea ?

Brickmania, even though expensive, and I understand why (sourcing parts, exclusive unique printing, custom graphics, custom weapons, elements, limited runs, etc.), to their credit offer many tanks and vehicles from a rival company, Cobi.
You don't see that often in the toy market. Hats off to Brickmania.
You can use Brickmania discounts on Cobi products too on Brickmania's site.
I'm sure many of you know this, just wanted to point it out to any new comers.

So I got this Cobi Sherman M4A1 awhile back and did super minor simple cosmetic mods using Brickmania stickers, elements, BrickArms weapons, Lego parts, BrickWarp elements, etc.

My first Cobi tank and I have to say it's a sturdy good looking Sherman, can stand up for play and looks great on display at a fraction of the cost of a Brickmania tank (which I have a few and love them as well).

So if you don't want to drop high dollar on your military vehicles, give Cobi a shot. It's worth it.
The caveat I'd say is color matching Cobi's tones with Lego colors if you want to mod with Lego bricks.

COBI 3044 Company of Heroes 3 Sherman M4A1
615 parts
1:35th scale
One minifigure, with helmet and weapon.

PRO's:
- Excellent design and shaping. The tank itself looks better than some Brickmania Sherman's.
- Extremely sturdy solid model, can handle play.
- Detailed interior engine with opening hatch.
- Nice pleasing Olive Drab tone. Not sure if exactly military OD, but looks very good.
- Printed elements (hatches, insignias, sighting device, power unit compartment cover, shell ejection port, etc).
- Accessories (crates, shovel, sandbag, M3 submachine gun, jerrycans, Browning .50 caliber machine gun).
- Lights, coaxial machine gun, tracks, rear tow hitch, towing hooks, ventilators, radio antennae, etc.
- Very detailed but molded drive sprockets, bogies, track support rollers.
- Rolls smooth and nice on rough surface. Not so much on smooth.
- Turret turns °360, cannon elevates up and down.

CON's:
- Back rear section, too many gaps.
- Driver's hatches for some reason are printed small on 1x2 w/rounded edges. Looks out of scale.
- Shovel element comes in two parts that comes apart very easily.
- No printed star on turret.
- No .30 caliber on turret.
- Cobi figures are really too goofy looking. Very unappealing.
- For some reason, tanker helmet looks like a Soviet WW2 tanker helmet.
- Need to take off legs for commander to fit in properly in turret. He can stand with legs, but not a proper look.
- To fit driver figures, need take off arms and legs to fit properly.

Of note: Box graphics, art.
Cobi does itself a disservice with their box art. Doesn't do the tank justice. The colors are too dark and saturated. The green color is way off from the actual model. Makes the toy look cheap.

Just finished all of these up, all of the different M4s I've done. From top right to bottom left: M4A2, M4 Ic Firefly, M4A3 HVSS(105), M4A3 USMC, and M4A3

Does anyone know how I could build or remake a version Brickmania-style AC-130 Spooky II like this? I’m trying to make my own version with a few tweak, and are there any special or rare parts needed for a build like this

Hello everyone! I'm posting under a new account now, but I'm here to show off my first ever kit made with Lando at Brickwarp. Tons of awesome printing, and a fantastic minifig, plus the option for 3 additional 101st troops!

I’m looking to sell my entire Brickmania collection. Every kit and minifigure was built and put on display on shelves so they are all in good condition.

Each kit has its original box and instructions and is complete. The only kit without its original packaging is the LRV. Each kit I’m willing to let go for 25% off of its original price plus shipping.

Each minifigure has its original clamshell and is complete with accessories. The only exception is the Apollo and Gemini astronauts don’t have their clamshells. Minifigures I’ll let go for $20 each plus shipping.

Additionally the ME-262, A6M Zero, Su-122, T-34/84, and Bell X-1 where built from digital instructions I’m also looking to sell these so if you are interested just reach out and we can work out pricing.

Please reach out to me if you’d like to purchase anything or want any additional pictures and we can workout pricing and shipping. I will be slowly listing everything on eBay as well so they will eventually also be for sale on there.

Thanks for taking a look.

I recently posted about helping me identify a lot of brickmania minifigs specifically German soldiers and these are my favorite. Brickmania is definitely expensive but the level of detail is above what Lego does in my opinion.

Also side note they have a fallout brickmania duo, is it worth the high price do you guys think?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking for Brickmania muzzle brakes ( 76mm Sherman, Panther), but I’m having a hard time finding them in stock anywhere. Does anyone know reliable places (online shops, resellers, or even private sellers in the EU) where I could get some?

I’d really appreciate any tips or recommendations. Thanks in advance!

1/4 TON 4x4 - WWII US UTILITY TRUCK (OPERATION MARKET GARDEN)
Designer - Andreas Eggen
126 LEGO, BrickArms and custom Brickmania elements.
101st Airborne Staff Sergeant minifigure.
Full-color printed building instructions (saddle stitched).
Printed and sticker decorations.
1/35th scale.
$104usd ($95usd for jeep, $9usd for Perfect Caliber M1919 upgrade).
Paid $83.20usd with 20%-off coupon.

Did some mods on this kit. It's generally good, very good but lacking in some areas in my opinion.

PRO's:
- Nicely designed and shaping by designer Eggen.
- Excellent Sergeant minifigure (exclusive to this set). Design, graphics on torso, arms, legs top notch and comes with Brickmania 3D printed helmet.
- Printed tiles (front fender, 2 star tiles and excellent details on 1x4 clear tile windshield).
- For extra $9usd, got the BrickArms Perfect Caliber M1919. Subtle shading upgrade from regular M1919, and fine printing on ammo can.
- Nice details and accessories (Shovel, regular BrickArms M1 Carbine, rifle mount on dashboard, 3D printed jerrycan, spare tire, pearl silver wheels, side mirror, tow hitch for upcoming new artillery perhaps, mount for M1919, seats, gear shift and steering wheel).
- Nice sticker graphics.
- Double rubber tires.
- Rolls nicely, very smooth on any surface.
- Fits 3 figures (2 seat comfortably).
- Good for dioramas and can withstand play.

CON's:
- Don't like the front end build technique. To get that shape, the attachments below are clipped in. The top side middle stays separated. Even when attaching the windshield mount it still stays slightly apart. Then you apply the sticker and that helps but I feel a poor technique to achieve that shape.
And we long time Lego collectors KNOW with most clips, over time can get very loose/no clutch and some can break.
- Can bend slightly from front end. Needed another plate underneath to secure it more tightly.
- Windshield though printed nicely, too short. Perhaps two clear 1x4's instead with continued printed graphics would've worked?
- Carbine must be mounted at an exact spot on clip to have it line up horizontally across dash.
- Sticker has a Lego no-no, placed across multiple plates.

MOD's:
- Added 2x2 plate before grills to lock in the front more. To lessen the separation.
- Added two, 1x1 studs to extend the headlights to stay in-line with the grill.
- Added long chain around front fender.
- On dash, added speedometer tile.
- Swapped out regular BrickArms Carbine to their Perfect Caliber version.
- Added back bench and fire extinguisher.
- Finished that back interior with tiles.
- Added on right side a hatchet.
- Underneath added 6 more Lego elements to lock in chassis better and now can really stand up to play and very sturdy.

For more of my Brickmania Reviews here's some links.
https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1kdeuqb/review_pattons_m20_armored_utility_car_us_3rd/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1l0hltu/review_m4_sherman_wwii_allied_medium_tank/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1l6xsbq/review_m7b1_priest_wwii_allied_105mm_howitzer/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1ln4xs1/mutt_m151a1_14_ton_4x4_utility_truck_review/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1kqvj4s/review_m8_greyhound_wwii_us_light_armored_car/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1mi2j0n/dday_squad_pack_part_1_review/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1n0dwzp/dday_squad_pack_part_2_review/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1le0buw/vietnam_war_usmc_drill_instructor_minifigure/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1nkj1xl/smart_gunner_vol2_custom_minifigure/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1nhaqa7/offworld_dragoons_minifigure_pack_review/

https://www.reddit.com/r/brickmania/comments/1kxq0ya/sticker_pack_wwii_us_ammo_crates_ration_boxes/

Everything in green for sale, I don’t know prices if your LLT looking for modern or Russian or Ukraine

Hey there,

I’m selling the Brickmania M4A3E8 Easy Eight Sherman (BKM 2220) and the Standard M4 Sherman

I’m seeking $200 for the Easy Eight

And $90 for the Sherman

I’m open for price negotiations! :)

I bought a set and this came to me.

The whole 9 to 12 page is missing

I need help identifying these minifigures. Seller claims they are from brickmania although I think some are from other manufacturers. I tried to use Gemini to help me identify them and some of its identifications seem to be wrong so I would really appreciate if you guys could help out.

Also if they are legit please let me know how much would be too high of a price per minifig.

Gemini claims the minifigures are from early to mid 2010s besides one custom minifigure it says is from the minifig co. Released in 2020

Vintage German Infantry / Artillery (Red Collar/Piping)
• Brand: Citizen Brick
• Year Released: Early to Mid-2010s
• Accessories: BrickArms Stahlhelms. One is holding a standard BrickArms Kar98k, and the other appears to be holding a heavy BrickArms MG08/15 (water-cooled machine gun).
• WW2 Russian Infantry (Telnyashka Striped Undershirt)
• Brand: Citizen Brick
• Year Released: Early to Mid-2010s
• Accessories: BrickArms Mosin-Nagant or Kar98k rifle.
• Vintage German Soldier (with Mustache) (From the side-by-side photo)
• Brand: Citizen Brick (or potentially early United Bricks)
• Year Released: Early 2010s
• Accessories: Standard dark grey BrickArms Stahlhelm and a BrickArms SVT-40 or Gewehr 43 (G43) rifle.
The Minifig Co. (Modern Premium Custom)
• WW2 German Rifleman (360-Degree Print) (From the side-by-side photo)
• Brand: The Minifig Co. (TMC)
• Year Released: Modern (2020s)
• Accessories: TMC Custom Printed Stahlhelm (with Wehrmacht shield decal). The weapon is a highly valuable "Superior Caliber" Custom Printed Kar98k (features printed wood grain and gunmetal details).

Edit: Mods please don’t take down my post. The above descriptions was made by Gemini but posted here just so it would be easier for others to identify.

Asking $4 each, if buying bulk can work out a better deal
Unprinted WW2 lot is $15 for all
USA only

Hi, i'm trying to sell a bunch of lego military customs. I have no idea what it's worth right now and i do have some people that are interested. I do believe i got the weapons from brickarms if it's not i'm sorry for the post. If anyone could give me an estimate that'd be great! Thank you in advance.