The 10 best army men landing craft for 2019
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Best army men landing craft
1. BMC WW2 D-Day Plastic Army Men - Invasion of Normandy 114pc Boxed Playset
Feature
24 American, 23 German, 12 British, 4 Mortars, 2 Higgins Boats,3 Pillbox Bunkers, Farm House, 3 Barbed Wire Fences, 3 Flags,
12 Czech Hedgehogs, 12 Dragon's Teeth, 12 Sand Bags, 3 Rocks
Scale: Approximately 1:32 (54mm)
Packaging: Reusable Tray Style Storage Box
Description
From the BMC Toys AMERICAN HERO COLLECTOR SERIES, the greatest invasion in military history: The D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY 114 piece plastic army men playset contains 59 soldier figures. The troops include 24 American GIs in olive drab, 23 German Soldiers in gray, and 12 British Tommies in tan. The figures feature Brigadier General Teddy Roosevelt Jr., Brigadier Lord Lovat, Sergeant Harrison Summers, and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The set also includes 2 Higgins Boat LCVP Landing Craft with working ramps, 3 German Pillbox Bunkers with mounted Flak 37 Guns, and a Bombed French Farmhouse with removable partial roof. Atlantic wall accessories include 3 Barbed Wire Fence sections, 12 Sandbag Stacks, 12 Dragon's Teeth Tank Traps, 12 Czech Hedgehogs, and 4 mortars.
All pieces are about 1:32nd scale and made from fairly stiff, very durable, polypropylene or ABS plastic with medium detail and very little flashing. Figures stand up to 2.45 inches tall. The bunker measures 7.62 x 2.75 x 3.1 inches tall, not including the gun which measures 5 inches long. The landing craft boat measures 12.8 x 3.9 x 3.25 inches tall. The farm house measures 8 x 5.75 x 7.25 inches tall and features battle damage and snap together assembly.
BMC Toys was founded by Bill McMaster in 1991 and specializes in producing historically accurate plastic army men figures, playsets and accessories in the classic style of the 1950s and 1960s.
Packaged in an a tray style storage box that features the history of D-Day and biographies of the four character figures. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Adult assembly recommended for farm house. The 2017 release features an improved farm house with reinforced walls in light tan ABS plastic, new flags and rocks, and all new package art and sticker sheets.
2. BMC WW2 Higgins Boat LCVP Landing Craft - 1:32 Vehicle for Plastic Army Men
Feature
WW2 Gray Higgins Boat Landing CraftColor: Gray
Size: 12.5 x 3.9 x 3 inches high
Scale: Approximately 1/32nd
Packaging: Plain Plastic Bag
Description
From the BMC Toys AMERICAN HERO COLLECTOR SERIES, the small boat that helped win a big war: The HIGGINS BOAT LCVP LANDING CRAFT has lots of authentic detail and features a working ramp.
This boat is made from stiff, very durable, gray polypropylene plastic with almost no flashing. It measures 12.8 x 3.9 x 3.25 inches tall and is 1:32nd scale.
The Higgins Boat was designated as LCVP, which stands for Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel. General Dwight D. Eisenhower declared the Higgins boat to have been crucial to the Allied victory. More than 20,000 were built during the war, and they were used in many of the amphibious landings that were crucial to winning the war in Europe and the Pacific.
BMC Toys was founded by Bill McMaster in 1991 and specializes in producing historically accurate plastic army men figures, playsets and accessories in the classic style of the 1950s and 1960s.
Packaged in plain polybag and recommended for ages 5 and up. The 2017 release features an all new optional sticker sheet.
3. BMC WW2 D-Day Plastic Army Men - Utah Beach 40pc Soldier Figures Playset
Feature
BMC D-Day Utah Beach 40pc Playset24 Figures, 12 Czech Hedgehogs, 2 Mortars
Higgins Boat, Pillbox Bunker with Flak Gun
Scale: Approximately 1:32 (54mm)
Packaging: Retail Box
Description
From the BMC Toys AMERICAN HERO COLLECTOR SERIES, part of the greatest invasion in military history: The D-DAY UTAH BEACH 40 piece plastic army men playset includes 14 American GIs in olive drab, 10 German Soldiers in gray, 2 mortars, 12 Czech Hedgehogs, German Pillbox Bunker with mounted Flak 37 Gun, and a Higgins Boat LCVP Landing Craft. This set features character figures of Brigadier General Teddy Roosevelt Jr., Sergeant Harrison Summers, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and working ramp on the landing craft.
All pieces are about 1:32nd scale and made from fairly stiff, very durable, polypropylene plastic with medium detail and very little flashing. Figures stand up to 2.45 inches tall. The bunker measures 7.62 x 2.75 x 3.1 inches tall, not including the gun which measures 5 inches long. The landing craft boat measures 12.8 x 3.9 x 3.25 inches tall.
BMC Toys was founded by Bill McMaster in 1991 and specializes in producing historically accurate plastic army men figures and playsets in the classic style of the 1950s and 1960s.
Packaged in a shoe box size retail box with and recommended for ages 5 and up. The 2017 release includes all new sticker sheets and box art.
4. BMC WW2 USMC Amtrac LVT - 1:32 Amphibious Vehicle for Plastic Army Men
Feature
BMC WW2 Amtrack Amphibious Assault VehicleColor: Gray
Size: 9.2 x 4 x 3.5 inches high
Scale: Approximately 1:32 (54mm)
Packaging: Plain Plastic Bag
Description
From the BMC Toys AMERICAN HERO COLLECTOR SERIES, the WW2 tank that swims: The AMTRAC LVT-2 WATER BUFFALO has lots of authentic details and features two .30 caliber machine guns and a .50 caliber gun that all swivel 360 degrees.
This amphibious tank is made from stiff, very durable, gray polypropylene plastic with almost no flashing, measures 9.2 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches tall and is 1:32nd scale.
The Amphibious Assault Vehicle was designated as LVT-2, which stands for Landing Vehicle Tracked, 2nd version. They were also known as amphtrack, amtrak, amtrac and amtrack. More than 18,000 LVTs were built during the war, and they were used in many of the amphibious landings that were crucial to winning, especially in the Pacific theater.
BMC Toys was founded by Bill McMaster in 1991 and specializes in producing historically accurate plastic army men figures, playsets and accessories in the classic style of the 1950s and 1960s.
Packaged in plain polybag and recommended for ages 5 and up. The 2017 release features an all new optional sticker sheet.
5. LCVP Landing Craft w/Pre-Painted Water Base, 15-Soldiers & 3-Crew (Snap Kit) 1-72 Pegasus
Feature
This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately.Description
PEG7650 LCVP Landing Craft With Crew And Soldiers Pegasus HobbiesThis is the 1/72 Scale LCVP Landing Craft with Crew and Soldiers by Pegasus Hobbies.
Suitable for Ages 8 and up.
Features:
Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and khaki green
E-Z build kit
Great for war gaming
1 LCVP, 3 crew, 15 soldiers and 1 water base
Some assembly required
Includes:
One landing craft
Requirements:
Assembly
Sprue cutters
Hobby knife
Paint
Specifications:
Scale: 1/72
6. EASYWAY Landing Craft Toy and Tanks with Green Army Men for Boys Present
Feature
32 pcs playset20 soldier Figures, 6 barbed wires, 2 tanks, 2 trees, 1 boat, 1 US flag
all models and figures are made of pastic.
Highly detailed throughout
Packaging: Plain Plastic Bag
Description
The landing craft has lots of authentic detail and features a working ramp.
This boat is made from stiff, very durable, gray polypropylene plastic with almost no flashing. It measures 9 x 3.1 x 2.6 inches tall.
Packaged in plain polybag and recommended for ages 4 and up.
7. Warlord Games, Bolt Action Miniatures -LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel - Higgins Boat 3 Pack
Feature
Scale: 1/56thAll models come unpainted and unassembled!
Glue and paint are not included
Include: 3 wooden crafts
12 years +
Description
"The LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) Higgins boat could hold either a 36-man platoon, a jeep and a 12-man squad, or 8,000 lb (3.6 t) of cargo. Its shallow draft (3 feet aft and 2 feet, 2 inches forward) & clever design that pretected the propeller, enabled it to run right up onto the shoreline. The steel ramp at the front could be lowered quickly allowing troops to swiftly disembark, the boat could then reverse itself off the beach, and head back out to the supply ship for another load within three to four minutes. Kit Dimensions: L220 x W70 x H45mm approx. Features working ramp & etched detailing. Made from MDF & Greyboard "8. Revell 05139 44.3 cm EIDECHSE-German LSM Class Model Kit
Feature
Model kit contain 485 piecesModel kits are designed for children aged 10 years and upwards
After built it measures 44. 3 cm in length
Description
Revell EIDECHSE-German LSM CLASS model kit contain 485 pieces. After built it measures 44. 3 cm in length. A model construction kit of a Federal German landing ship (LSM = Landing Ship Medium) of the Eidechse (Lizard) class, that was taken over from the US Navy's inventory in 1958. The type LSM (Landing Ship Medium) is a medium landing ship for troops and vehicles. It has an open cargo deck and a bow ramp and can accommodate 48 troops. The German Navy armed its LSM with a twin 40-mm gun.9. Revell 1:72 Scale Focke Wulf FW 190 A-8/R-11
Feature
Detailed cockpit with instrument panelDetailed landing gear
Pylon with reserve tank
Two MG pods
Super decals for an A-8 and an A-8/R11 version
Description
The FW 190 was regarding by both sides in the war as proabably the best German produced fighter plane. The heavy A-8 was used from February '44, the subsequent successful nighter fighte method was called "Wilde Sau" (wild sow).10. US Army LCU - Landing Craft Utility Lapel Pin
Feature
Made from the highest quality materials.Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Serving our military and their families for over 10 years.
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