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Robotic Challenge

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.

 

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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.

Get Your Tickets Now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Pass

WEEKEND PASS WEB DEADLINE THIS SATURDAY!

The last day you will be able to purchase a Weekend Pass online is January 31st.  After that you can take your chances and try to get one Friday February 13th in person for $100. We’re strictly limiting Weekend Passes to 200 guests and the only way to guarantee getting one is to order online now.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION – ADVANCE TICKETS

If you’d just like to see the displays or shop the exclusive deals at WWB, then you’re welcome to visit World War Brick during the public hours of 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. People who purchase passes will be let in 1/2 hour earlier than those paying at the door. Beat the masses and purchase your advance tickets HERE.

Micro Tank Battle

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.

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

WWB Anaheim

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 CityVFW Post 1000,  1002 E. US Highway 24, Independence, MO  on Sunday, February 8, 2015 – noon to 6pm
  • Oklahoma City, OKAmerican Legion Post 73,  500 SE 24th, Del City, OK  on Monday, February 9, 3 – 8pm
  • Albuquerque, NMVFW Post 41, 2011 Girard Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, February 10, 3-8pm
  • Flagstaff, AZAmerican Legion Post #3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff, AZ on Wednesday, February 11, 3-8pm
  • Las Vegas, NVAmerican Legion Post 40, 425 East Van Wagenen Street, Henderson, NV on Tuesday, February 17, 3-8 pm
  • Provo, UTElks Lodge No. 849, 1000 South University Ave, Provo, UT on Wednesday, February 18, 3-8pm
  • Denver, COVFW Post 2461, 1350 South Broadway Blvd. Denver, CO on Thursday, February 19, 3-8pm
  • Omaha, NEVFW 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.

Micro Tank Battle

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!

Black Hawk Down

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?

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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!

M1917A1_04Will has just been pulling out all the stops this week with amazing new releases announced for this weekend’s gathering!  The new M1917A1 is absolutely stunning and a must have for WW2 modelers.

M1917A1_01A gunmetal version will be available at WWB this weekend…

M1917A1_02As will this special Night Raid Assault all-black edition.

M16_ReloadedCheck out the over-molded M16s!

MusketReloadedAnd muskets available in silver and gunmetal hardware.