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:
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:
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:
Other favorites include the Uzi and shotgun (go Lara Croft, go!):
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. 
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February 10th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Those look really sweet! I don’t know if I can wait until Brickfest to get some…may have to place an order.
February 10th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Must…resist….temptation……can’t…buy….non-LEGO….but….so…cool….curse…you!
February 11th, 2007 at 3:36 am
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.
February 11th, 2007 at 4:56 am
Amen to that.
February 11th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
These figs, and these weapons, are extremely awesome. I especially like the ‘Classic Bond’, looks just like George Lazenby (one of my favorites).
~smcginnis
February 16th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Wow! Lego Gun Nut = Brick Arms! Love the over-accessoried look of the M23 SOCOM Pistol and M47 Tactical Shotgun.
March 16th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Why does the Allied commando have an MP-40?
March 17th, 2007 at 10:56 am
@Yohoho: He captured it.
April 18th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
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”
May 24th, 2007 at 8:44 am
the guns are cool!…Very cool!…VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY………COOL!!!
August 3rd, 2007 at 4:57 pm
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:]
August 3rd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Um, wow, ELMO. I think someone needs to take the Caps Lock key away from you, and maybe the period as well.
August 25th, 2007 at 10:02 am
[...] wrote a review here on The Brothers Brick of modern weapons from BrickArms last February, so I thought I’d [...]
January 17th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
where can you get a set of navy seals legos if so were can you buy it?
January 17th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
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!