Nate Flood has been wowing us all with his spectacular World War II U-Boat MOCs for several years, and we are pleased that he will be attending World War Brick Minneapolis. Nate will have several large displays set up (the displays are so big we’re actually sending out the Brickmania van to help move them to the Toyworks!) and Weekend Pass holders will also be treated to a presentation on the design and construction techniques Nate uses in his amazing models.
Mosaic Build: Heroes of World War II
At World War Brick Minneapolis we’re going to build three portraits of important Allied leaders of World War II as mosaics built with LEGO bricks. This time we will be creating portraits of General Georgy Zhukov General Douglas MacArthur and General George S Patton. Each participant will be rewarded with one raffle ticket for one 10″x10″ section completed of the 30×40″ finished mosaic. These mosaics will be displayed at Brickmania Toyworks and eventually form a touring collection of WW2 hero portraits. A Weekend Pass is required and advanced registration is recommended.
The event kit for World War Brick Minneapolis is the Black Ops UTV (Ultralight Tactical Vehicle) with two custom minifigs and serious BrickArms firepower. Once again it is a collaboration between Brickmania and BrickArms, with the addition of custom printed balaclava masked heads from Citizen Brick. The only way to get one of these awesome kits is to get a Weekend Pass for World War Brick. This kit is a $90 value (provided you could even buy the rare items) and it is included free in the goodie bags for all Weekend Pass holders. Minneapolis is very close to selling out, but have no fear, because a similar kit is also in the works for Hartford.
BrickArms M249
Each UTV kit comes with a rare “proto” M249 SAW and special printed (and machined) BrickArms Crate commemorating WWB Minneapolis.
Here’s a gallery with more pictures of the UTV:
Will Chapman is once again doing a ModCom presentation and activity at World War Brick Minneapolis. All Weekend Pass holders will be treated to a special presentation on the origins of
MODCOM on Friday night. Those present will be rewarded with a special limited edition ModCom Fused Series #2 weapon. All Weekend Pass holders will additionally be able to make their own ModCom weapon during sessions host by Will throughout the weekend!
You know World War Brick is getting closer when stuff for the goodie bags starts arriving at Brickmania HQ. We just received the printed badge and trophy parts from BrickArms today. We can’t wait to show you what else was in the box!!
Don’t miss out! Get your World War Brick tickets today!
Ticket prices go up on June 1st. Get your weekend passes to World War Brick Minneapolis if you want to attend the Robo Tank Challenge. The Robo Tank Challenge is just one of many fun events during the World War Brick Minneapolis weekend.
Test your problem solving skills using your robot or our robot.
The Robo Tank Challenge is a STEM based challenge putting many skills to use. LEGO EV3 Minstorms is the heart of the Robo Tank and you are the mind. Competitors may choose to enter as an individual or team in this time based event. The Robo Tank requires some programing and may be operated by one or more remotes and competitors, and/or through it’s sensors and motors navigating map challenges on its own.
Learn more about the challenge, get access to the course maps, learn tips and on the Robo Tank Challenge Page.
Prototype Event Kit for WWB Minneapolis and Hartford.
Each kit will have custom printing on it specific to the event.
This event kit is included FREE in your event swag bag for all Weekend Pass Holders for World War Brick Minneapolis and Hartford.
If you are planning on meeting us for our third annual World War Brick Minneapolis June 19-21, 2015, taking place at the Brickmania Toyworks. Or if you are planning on meeting us on the road for our first annual World War Brick Hartford July 24-26th, 2015. Ticket prices increase on June 1st. Get your tickets today and you can save $25 off the ticket price for WWB Minneapolis and $35 off the ticket price for WWB Hartford Weekend Passes. There will be displays created by LEGO® enthusiasts from across the country, fun and games, friendly competitions and more. Our gathering is meant to share our enthusiasm for historic modeling, building with LEGO® bricks, and to raise awareness and money for Veterans.
Join us July 24-26, 2015 for World War Brick Hartford for the first-ever specifically historic military LEGO® modeling event on the East Coast. Sponsors for World War Brick Hartford include Brickmania, BrickArms, GI Brick, Brickstuff and more. There will be displays created by LEGO® enthusiasts from across the country, fun and games, friendly competitions and more. Our gathering is meant to share our enthusiasm for historic modeling, building with LEGO® bricks, and to raise awareness and money for Veterans.
World War Brick Hartford will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hartford – Cromwell (100 Berlin Road Cromwell, CT 06416 United States). We have secured the 9,000 SF main ballroom and will have plenty of space for displays, workshops, activities, games and the WWB store. The hotel is a 25 minute drive from the Hartford-Springfield Bradley (BDL) Airport. We have chosen Connecticut for its central location for all of our North Eastern friends.
We’re gearing up for World War Brick Minneapolis, the event that takes place each year at Brickmania Headquarters. Join your fellow LEGO military builders in the only space in the world dedicated to the subject! We’re only allowing 250 Weekend Passes this year and already a third are spoken for.
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Ramada Plaza Minneapolis from Thursday through Sunday nights at the rates of $99/night for Traditional King or Double room; $114/night for Deluxe King. To make your reservations call the hotel directly at 612-331-1900 or the Ramada’s toll-free number of 877-774-4315 and identify yourself as a member of World War Brick. For more information about hotel and other nearby attractions check out the Location & Hotel Page.
We have set up a preliminary Schedule of Activities for WWB Minneapolis and will be adding to it in the coming weeks. Most activities will require a Weekend Pass to participate and many will require additional registration (sign-up instructions will be sent to Weekend Pass holders about a month before the event). If you are merely curious or want to shop the exclusive WWB deals, you can also visit us with a Public Exhibition Pass 10 am – 4 pm Saturday or Sunday.
We are offering price discounts for passes on the following schedule:
Weekend Pass (pass is good for one person for entire weekend):
Public Exhibition (pass is good for one person for one day during public hours only (10 am – 4 pm):
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