What’s a dad to do when his 9 year old son laments the fact that LEGO doesn’t make WWII weapons? If you’re Will Chapman, you devise a plan to create tiny weapons that are compatible with LEGO mini figures. That request was made in 2006. Today, Brick Arms produces 100 different weapons & accessories, weapons packs, and custom mini figures.
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