New Weapons from BrickArms [Review]

BrickArms manufactures injection-molded ABS accessories compatible with LEGO. Now, I’m what most LEGO fans call a “purist“; I don’t cut, paint, glue, or otherwise harm LEGO, and I don’t generally use non-LEGO parts in my creations. After I attended a presentation at NWBrickCon last October, though, I couldn’t help but pick up a few BrickArms weapons, including the AK-47 and rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) wielded by Rambo:

Rambo: First Blood Rambo: First Blood Part II

As Josh wrote earlier this week, BrickArms has released 13 new weapons. (See BrickArms.com for the full list of 21 weapons.) My weapons arrived on Thursday, and I’ve been building furiously ever since. Each photo in my Flickr photoset includes descriptions with links to the specific weapons I’ve used, like the Navy SEALs and Galactic Marines below:

SpecOps (Sea) Cyborg Shock Troops

My favorite new weapon by far is the M41A “Xeno” Pulse Rifle. I ordered two (shown above), and plan on ordering several more soon. Here’s a closeup on a futuristic S.W.A.T. officer:

One great thing about BrickArms is that the product line spans nearly all the classic and famous weapons from World War I through the present. Here are a trio of World War II soldiers from both sides of the conflict:

Wehrmacht Allied Commando

Other favorites include the Uzi and shotgun (go Lara Croft, go!):

Lara with Uzis Lara with Shotgun

In addition to looking very realistic, many weapons are designed with several points that fit into minifig hands. The shotgun’s pump fits in minifig hands, as do the barrels and stocks on several other guns.

BrickArms has also released several custom minifigs. I didn’t purchase any of the figs myself, but BrickArms was kind enough to send along one of the custom parts only available with “Spy Bond” — an ingenious suitcase with a hidden Uzi and spare clip. Typically, 007 blows something up as Q tries to show him his latest gadget:

Purchased individually at $1 each, BrickArms weapons are comparable to BrickLink prices for the newest Batman and Star Wars weapons. (Depending on the combination of weapons you want, you can also buy weapons packs at a discount.)

No, BrickArms weapons aren’t cheap, but that’s because they’re not cheap! Ultimately, I measure the success of any “custom” (non-LEGO) part by how well it integrates with my LEGO collection. BrickArms weapons look and feel like “real” LEGO, which is why a self-proclaimed purist like me can use them without guilt. ;-)

16 comments on “New Weapons from BrickArms [Review]

  1. Josh

    Those look really sweet! I don’t know if I can wait until Brickfest to get some…may have to place an order.

  2. RichardAM

    Saw them on your Flickr photostream before visiting today Andrew, but they do look really nice, more so when placed next to the appropriate minifigures.

    I think i’ll have to invest in some. :)

  3. smcginnis

    These figs, and these weapons, are extremely awesome. I especially like the ‘Classic Bond’, looks just like George Lazenby (one of my favorites).

    ~smcginnis

  4. wunztwice

    These are some of the best custom accessories I have ever laid eyes or hands on. Just as the end of the article states “a self-proclaimed purist like me can use them without guilt”

  5. ELMO WITH A GUN

    I ALREADY HAVE A GERMAN ARMY GET THE GERMANS FROM BRICK ARMS NOT THOSE MADE UP ONES ….ALSO I HAVE 1 BRIEFCASE UZI A 3 AMERICAN SARGENTS FROM THEM AKS …RPGS…..M1 HELMETS…MP40S…MAUSERS….THOMPSONS FROM THEM…AND COLTS FROM BRICK ARMS I CAN DEFEAT ANYONE WHO HAS AN ARMY TELL ME THE TIME AND PLACE AND SHOW ME YOUR ARMY ILL LAUGH AT YOURS :} THATS ME ABOUT TO LAUGH AT YOUR ARMY :] JUST SHOW ME YOUR ARMY:]

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  7. Dunechaser Post author

    jaziel: I don’t know of too many LEGO builders who sell their creations. If you’re looking for a custom LEGO minifig or a model, I’d suggest buying the necessary bricks and trying to build it yourself. That’s where all the fun is! ;-)

  8. mike

    brickarms are killer! i just ordered 40$ worth of them. i will be postin pics of a lego city gang war. i will also be making a youtube video about it.

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