Summer 2009 Brickmania custom Lego kits are now available to order. These kits follow in the spirit of the Panzer IV and Fokker Dr. 1, being produced in large batches and therefore having a lower price. Releasing several kits at once also saves me money ordering parts and saves you money on shipping. I'm further sweetening the deal by creating a "battle pack" that combines all three new WW2 models plus a bonus panzer grenadier mortar team for your SdKfz 251.

Response to the new releases has been extremely high and I am currently experiencing a backlog of orders of 1-2 weeks on the new kits. I will also be out of town from July 18 through August 2nd. Few (if any) orders will be shipped during this time. The store will remain open and I will send out kits upon my return in the order that payments were received.

Follow the links below for to place your order:

Image	Model + Options	Price + Location
	217: M3A1 Stuart Light Tank 381 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / 1 Minifig US Army / USMC light tank features posable main gun + BrickArms weapon for tank commander. Options: add printed instructions = +$12	Price: $75 Order Here
	218: SdKfZ 251 Ausf. A Halftrack 395 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / 1 Minifig German halftrack APC includes prototype BrickArms MG42 armament Brickforge helmet for the driver. Options:add printed instructions = +$20	Price: $65 Order Here
	219: SAS Long Range Attack Jeep 178 pieces / instructions on CD-R / 2 minifigs British long-range attack jeep model includes two minifigs + 3 BrickArms Lewis Guns. Options:add printed instructions = +$6	Price: $40 Order Here
	220: Brickmania 2009 Battle Pack 981 pieces / instructions on CD-R / 7 minifigs Includes Brickmania 217, 218, 219 plus a FREE exclusive three-man Panzer Grendadier mortar team. Options:add printed instructions = +$38	Price: $180.00 Order Here
	501: ZX-11 Spyder with Secret Agent. 143 elements / printed instructions / 1 minifig Vehicle color and agents are sent out at random! Three initial colors and more to follow...	Price: $30 Order Here

I have received numerous requests for complete versions of many models recently featured in my instructions club. I do not have the resources to make full production runs of all of these models, but I have decided to make them available on a limited, short-run basis. Because I am essentially assembling these kits as ordered, the turnaround time is longer and retail prices are higher than the full production kits. All kits will come packaged in a sealed box and include a certificate of authenticity like any other Brickmania kit.

OPTIONS:
I have included several options to fit budgest and requirements. By default all kits come with instructions on CD-R but printed instructions are available for an extra cost. Minfig packs include appropriate colored figures, headgear, and personal weapons. The decal sheets I am offering are dry transfer sheets from Archer Fine Transfers and generally include enough decals for several models.

Image	Model + Options	Price + Location
	402: Spad S XIII Fighter 267 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / 1 Minifig Options: add printed instructions = +$12	Price: N/A Currently not for sale due to difficulties obtaining parts.
	214/215: 57mm Anti-Tank Gun Unit 545 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS	No longer available as a bundle. Order items individually.
	215: Dodge WC63 + M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun 344 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 3 minifigs = N/A / printed instructions = +$16 / Archer Fine Transfers decal sheet +$13	Price: $125 Order Here
	214: Willy's Jeep + M416 Trailer 201 pieces / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 3 minifigs = N/A / printed instructions = +$8 / Archer Fine Transfers decal sheet +$13	Price: $55 Order Here
	213: M3 "Lee" Medium Tank 840 elements / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 5 minifigs = +$50 / printed instructions = +$34 / Archer Fine Transfers decal sheet +$13	Price: $210 Order Here
	212: M3 "Grant" Medium Tank 822 elements / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 4 minifigs = +$40 / printed instructions = +$34 / Archer Fine Transfers decal sheet +$13	Price: $215 Order Here
	211: Panzer III Ausf. L 786 elements / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 4 minifigs = +$40 / printed instructions = +$28 / Archer Fine Transfers decal sheet +$16	Price: $250.00 Order Here
	210: StuG III Ausf. G "Ambush Camouflage" 707 elements / Instructions on CD-R / NO MINIFIGS Options: add 2 minifigs = +$20 / printed instructions = +$32	Price: $195.00 Order Here

BRICKMANIA 216 (Released April 2, 2009

Panzer IV Ausf. G. in

"Afrikakorps" camoflague

A custom model designed by Daniel Siskind

Piece Count: 690 LEGO elements + MG42 from BrickArms
Minifigs: 1
Skill Level: Sophmore (2 of 5)
Availability: Ships in 5-7 days.

ORDER HERE

Countless people have asked me to bring by my tank kits since I stopped selling them. Unfortunately the level of detail I included in most of my old models meant a $200-300 price tag and well beyond most peoples' budgets. While contemplating my new generation of kits I have made a conscious decision to keep as historically accurate as possible, yet sacrifice some details in order to keep the price down. This brand new Panzer IV is not only be my first new custom tank model in almost six years but also the first to be priced under $100.

The Panzer IV was the workhorse of the German tank fleet in World War Two and this Ausf. G model is equipped with the deadly long-barrel 75mm high velocity gun. The tan color perfectly reflects later war standard production and would be typical of the fearsome Ausf. G models that smashed the American line at Kasserine Pass.

My kit contains 670 pieces and features revolving turret, posable main gun, stowaway antenna, three opening hatches, and a tank commander minifig. The hull-mounted machine gun is a special MG42 prototype provided by BrickArms (yes, I know the real thing has an MG34 but no such gun is currently available). While I am not including decals to keep costs down, Archer Fine Transfers offers an entire host of 1:35 dry transfers to for an additional level of detail.

I plan to create a supplementary set of instructions for a more advanced version of this model as part of my Instructions Club. The advanced instructions will include interior details, engine compartment, working suspension, and other details left out of the kit version. If there is enough demand I may even create a parts pack to help with the conversion process.

First paid, first shipped: Due to overwhelming demand for this kit I am currently unable to keep them on the shelf for ready shipping. I am currently making them in small batches and shipping them out as fast as I can gather the parts. Kits will be shipped in order payment was received and kit assemble can take as long as 2-3 weeks before shipping.

CURRENT ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME: ships within 5-7 business days.

Read more: Panzer IV: A Budget-Priced Kit Now Ready To Order

BRICKMANIA 401 (Released March 15, 2009)
CUSTOM MODEL KIT

SKILL LEVEL 3 (OF 5): INTERMEDIATE

FOKKER DR.1 DREIDECKER

The iconic plane made famous by World War One ace Manfred von Richthofen aka The Red Baron.

Total Pieces: 324 genuine LEGO elements + Mauser pistol from BrickArms
Minifigs: 1
Price $59.95 + Shipping
($54.95 to Brickmania subscribers)

I absolutely fell in love with this model and felt compelled to make it into a kit after six year's hiatus from new Brickmania releases. The model is perfectly proportioned for minifigs (scale is 1 stud = 1 foot), is surprisingly sturdy, and is just plain fun to "swoosh" around the house.

The Fokker Dr.1 Dreidecker ("tri plane") is perhaps the most famous airplane of World War One. My model comes in the bold red livery of the war's top ace Manfred von Richthofen, who scored his final 20 of 80 victories in this fighter. In his own words Richtohofen described the Dr.1: "It climbed like a monkey and maneuvered like the devil." A total of 320 Dr.1's were built during the war and it served with distinction until being replaced by the more advanced Fokker D VII (arguably THE best fighter plane of the war).

Model Details: The kit is made up of 324 new LEGO elements (including a "Baron" minifig) and a pistol from Brickarms. Full-color printed building instructions and a singed certificate of authenticity are also included in the sealed box, which is also individually numbered and signed. As with all Brickmania kits, this design will be available for a limited time only and may be discontinued without notice.

Limited availability: The instructions for this model were specifically designed for inclusion in my forthcoming military modeling book and will not be available through my instructions subscription club. Instructions for the Spad S.XIII (the other plane in the picture above) will be available to club members shortly.

First paid, first shipped: Due to overwhelming demand for this kit I am currently unable to keep them on the shelf for ready shipping. I am currently making them in small batches and shipping them out as fast as I can gather the parts. Kits will be shipped in order payment was received and kit assemble can take as long as 2-3 weeks before shipping.

CURRENT ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME: Ships within 1-2 business days

Read more: Fokker Dr.1 Custom Kit Available to Order!

After a five year hiatus from releasing new kits and instructions, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Brickmania Instructions Club. Membership in the club will include subscription access to new sets of instructions to be released each month. It will also include complete access to the entire archive of my previously released instructions sets.

On December 1, 2008 I will release my first new set of instructions to kick off the Brickmania Instructions Club. The featured model is the StuG III mechanized assault gun featured in my model gallery. These instructions have been slated for printing in my forthcoming military modeling guide. As a bonus to members, the club version will also include exclusive instructions for a Panzer III alternate model. Both vehicles have been built entirely with parts that are easily obtainable from recent LEGO sets and should be relatively easy to find. The instructions are assembled as high-resolution .PDF files which can be viewed on your screen or printed with picture-quality results. My instructions now include parts-per-step box, with visual representations of each element, plus a master list to help you assemble all the parts you will need.

Membership to the Brickmania Instructions Club is available as an annual subscription service. A one year membership is $30 and will include at new set of building instructions to be released each month. The model subjects will be varied and I already have a long list of subjects lined up up that cover military, castle, trains and more. A feedback forum is also being launched to help help generate feedback, determine future models, and offer a place for builders to share strategies for finding parts, building tips, customizations, and other useful information.

To join the Brickmania Instructions Club, you must first register for an account on this site. Once registered and logged in, click the PURCHASE SUBSCRIPTION link in the under the YOUR ACCOUNT tab in the menu above. Subscriptions can be processed in real time using Paypal or can be purchased offline via snail mail.