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Micro Tank Battle Tournament – Only at WWB!

January 12, 2015

We are holding a bracket style tournament of the fast-paced table top Micro Tank Battle game. Matches will be 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 on raffle ticket per battle played. The grand champion will receive a premium out-of-production Brickmania kit. Four randomly selected players will be eligible to participate in a bonus “King of the Hill” four-way battle for an additional prizes and glory! The tournament begins Friday morning and winners will advance through additional challenges throughout the weekend, with the Grand Champion crowned at the closing ceremony. Advanced registration is required. Signup link active soon.

World War Brick 2015: Anaheim & Minneapolis

By Dan

July 7, 2014

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We are pleased to announce that there will be no less than two World War Brick events in 2015:

World War Brick Anaheim, CA – February 13-15:

We will be hosting our first-ever West Coast event at the Embassy Suites Anaheim South. It will follow the same format as our other World War Brick events: Activities for Weekend Pass holders will happen all day Friday through Sunday, with a six-hour public window on Saturday and Sunday only. Weekend Passes will cost $75 and single-day Public Tickets are $10. Of course we will offer a discount spread for people who buy their passes early. For your convenience, we are encouraging guests to stay at the Embassy Suites a have secured a discounted room rate if you book HERE.

Brickmania on Tour:

As part of our preparations for World War Brick Anaheim, the Brickmania team will be driving from Minnesota to California with several of our large displays. We will make stops in four cities on each direction of our trip and set up one-day-only displays to help offset our travel costs.

Kansas City – VFW Post 1000, 1002 E. US Highway 24, Independence, MO on Sunday, February 8, 2015 – noon to 6pm
Oklahoma City, OK – American Legion Post 73, 500 SE 24th, Del City, OK on Monday, February 9, 3 – 8pm
Albuquerque, NM – VFW Post 41, 2011 Girard Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, February 10, 3-8pm
Flagstaff, AZ – American Legion Post #3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff, AZ on Wednesday, February 11, 3-8pm
Las Vegas, NV – American Legion Post 40, 425 East Van Wagenen Street, Henderson, NV on Tuesday, February 17, 3-8 pm
Provo, UT – Elks Lodge No. 849, 1000 South University Ave, Provo, UT on Wednesday, February 18, 3-8pm
Denver, CO – VFW Post 2461, 1350 South Broadway Blvd. Denver, CO on Thursday, February 19, 3-8pm
Omaha, NE – VFW Post 2503, 8904 Military Rd, Omaha, NE on Friday, February 20, 3-8pm and Saturday February 21st, 10-5pm.

Entrance cost is $5.00 per person, Family of 4 or more $20.00 maximum. With each paid admission you will receive a coupon for $5.00 off a $50.00 purchase either that day or through our web store.

World War Brick – Minneapolis, MN: June 19-21:

At Brickmania Toyworks, which is a gallery space located in a former WW2-era armaments factory in Northeast Minneapolis and is currently the world headquarters of Brickmania Custom Kits. Weekend Passes will cost $75 and single-day Public Tickets are $10. Of course we will offer a discount spread for people who buy their passes early.

World War Brick 2014 Visitors Survey

Did you attend WWB 2014? If so we’d like your feedback to help make the next events better. Please follow THIS LINK to complete the survey.

World War Brick 2014 Post-Event Report

By Dan

June 27, 2014

Announcements, Photo Galleries

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World War Brick staff in front of the mosaic built at WWB 2014. Photo by Bill T.

World War Brick 2014 is unanimously being considered an unqualified success, thanks in large to the effort of our wonderful Weekend Pass holders, volunteers, guests and staff. What did we do at WWB 2014? Here’s some highlights:

We collectively built a giant mosaic measuring 14 feet across by 9 feet tall
We played games such as the Micro Tank Battle and Brikwars
Built two massive group dioramas
Put 100’s of our own creations on display
Had awesome workshops on customizing minifigs, lighting models, decal application and more.
Learned how BrickArms “Reloaded” weapons and made and witnessed the release of new BrickArms weapons and a new Brickmania kit.
Went for rides in Brickmania’s 2 1/2 ton truck
Made new friends and caught up with old ones

Will Chapman about to release a bunch of new BrickArms... Photo by Bill T.

Will about to release a bunch of new BrickArms weapons. Photo by Bill T.

The over-all attendance figures are as follows:

Weekend Pass holders, presenters and volunteers: 269
Public hours guests: 320
Total at WWB: 589

Saturday night Auction and Raffle. Photo by Bill T.

FUNDRAISING RESULTS

Throughout the weekend we held several raffles and an auction to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, for which we raised $5487.00. Thanks to everyone who made this happen, including the sponsors and generous individuals who donated tons of great prizes!

Micro Tank Game Tournament Finals. Photo by Bill T.

MICRO TANK TOURNAMENT

Tournament winners:

Brett S. (Grand Champion)
Cam W.
Bennet R.
Yisroel K.

King of the Hill: Andreas B.

Laying a Hero to Rest by Will and David Y. photo by Bill T

MOC AWARDS:

NPU = Nice Parts Usage TIE
MOC # 7 Sith Holocrons? By Aidan D.
MOC # 13 The Battle of Saipan By Seth C.

Most Iconic
Laying a Hero to Rest By Will and David Y.

Most Over the Top
Normandy Invasion: Omaha Beach By Massimo & Christopher S.

Best use of Brick Arms
Warehouse Of Destruction By Andrew W.

Best Special Effects
Normandy Invasion: Omaha Beach By Massimo & Christopher S.

SNOT (Studs Not On Top) Champion
Lenticular Mosaic By Jeremy F.

Public Favorite
Laying a Hero to Rest By Will and David Y.

Yitzy and Dan revealed their Black Hawk Down diorama at WWB 2014. Photo by Bill T.

Flickr Photo Group

If you’d like to see more photos from World War Brick 2014, please see our group on Flickr. Feel free to join in and add your pictures to the group pool!

WWB 2014 Event Kit: 3.7cm Flak 37

By Dan

May 30, 2014

Announcements, Sponsors

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We’re pleased to show these preview pictures of the 2014 event kit: the German 3.7cm Flak 37 anti-aircraft cannon. Every Weekend Pass holder will find on of these guns in their goodie bags… But there’s a catch; the minifigs shown will NOT come with the kit! Instead we are making speciel-edition custom Luftwaffe crewmen for the guns, which you can get in one of two ways: 1.) You can complete a 10×10″ panel of the Cobra King mosaic and get one for FREE our 2.) You will be able to purchase extra crewmen. Some additional kits wand figs will be available for sale at WWB, but they will probably go as fast as last year’s exclusive Jeep kit!

Cobra King Mosaic Build

By Dan

May 19, 2014

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Cobra King Mosaic Build
When: Friday 9am until completed
Location: Main Room
The Battle of the Bulge is one of the main themes of World War Brick 2014 (this being the 70th anniversary) and no image is more iconic than M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman named Cobra King with it’s inscription “First in Bastogne” after leading the 3rd Army’s relief column into the besieged city. We are recreating this image as a giant mosaic measuring nearly 12 feet wide by 9 feet tall as part of a permanent installation at the Brickmania Toyworks. Participants will build one (or more) 10″ by 10″ sections until all 140 are complete. Participants will be rewarded a special custom-printed minifig for each section completed. If the mosaic is not completed the first day, we will open up participation to the general public on Saturday.

Check out other activities now being added to the Action Page.

Micro Tank Battle Game Tournament

By Dan

May 7, 2014

Announcements, Scheduling

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We’re building more sets of Rumrunner’s Micro Tank Battle game for a bracket-style tournament to be held all day Friday during World War Brick. Many people enjoyed played this rapid-paced battle simulation last year at WWB and we’re making it even better! This year we will be holding a tournament where new scenarios and new weapon systems are available as the tournament progresses. There will be prizes for the quarterfinalists and the grand champion, plus possible bonus games. You must have a Weekend Pass to participate in the tournament.

Look for a full list of activities to be posted soon!

Battle of Mogadishu Diorama Coming to WWB

By Dan

April 2, 2014

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Brickmania will be unveiling a brand new Battle of Mogadishu diorama at World War Brick 2014! The diorama measures 5 x 6.5 feet and documents several of the main events described in Mark Bowden’s “Black Hawk Down.” More info on this and other exciting new displays will be posted soon. WWB 2014 is less than 12 weeks away… how are your MOCs coming along?

World War Brick 2014 Dates

By Dan

July 5, 2013

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Mark your calendar!

The next World War Brick military-theme LEGO™ fan convention will be held on the weekend of June 20-22, 2014. We will once again be convening at the Brickmania Toyworks in Minneapolis, MN USA, home of Brickmania custom LEGO kits. We are in the process of evaluating what worked at this year’s convention and will strive to make next year’s event even better. We have already decided to make more Weekend Passes available, so that even more builders can display their awesome models and participate in the activities.

Join the WWB Mailing List to keep up to be notified when to buy your WWB 2014 Weekend Passes and other important messages.

We hope to see YOU next year in Minneapolis!