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Alternative Lego compatible brands
Do you love the concept of Lego but find the set styles repetitive and expensive? COBI are an excellent alternative brand that is still Lego-compatible, so you can use the two brands alongside each other. COBI specialises in creating scale, historically accurate military vehicles and weapon sets, filling the gap in the market that Lego do not and will not create. Although COBI can be used with Lego, the components (bricks) that make the models are very different. Lego keep to the very blocky/ brick-like style to their models', whereas COBI mold their pieces to look more realistic and accurate...
Lego-alternative COBI battleships
Finding an affordable and high quality alternative to Lego can be difficult especially when you are looking for a specific type of set. Combining this with the fact that Lego do not and will not create military or weapon-based sets you could be facing an impossible mission.
Gift ideas for Top Gun super fans
When you think of gifts for a Top Gun fan you may think a replica bomber jacket or Maverick's Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, but at BrickTanks we like to think outside of the box.
Historical military toys for children
Finding the perfect historical military model toys can be difficult, especially when trying to find ones that are suitable for children. Here at BrickTanks we stock the full COBI Lego-compatible military range that is suitable for children over 3 years old.
End of an era
We are embarking on a big change at BrickTanks this week and to be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. It feels like the end of an era in many ways. Read on to find out more.