WWII US Marine Pair - Thompson & BAR - Okinawa 1945 V1.1

Batch 2 update - Since I now have olive helmets available from BrickArms, I've updated this figure pair with the jungle side artwork helmets which they were most likely wearing - going off color photos from Okinawa. 

Based on one of the most iconic photos taken during WWII, this two pack features US Marines Davis Hargraves III with the Thompson and Gabriel Chavarria with the BAR. Engaged in heavy combat on Wana Ridge, Okinawa, these two Marines boast an awesome variety of gear I haven't gotten the opportunity to capture before. Both Marines feature the ubiquitous leggings, one bloused, and the other with his dungaree trousers cuffed over them. Hargraves, as a Platoon Sergeant in a Mortar Squad, is rocking a really light loadout, with only a canteen, Thompson magazine pouch, and his jungle first aid pouch. Interestingly, he does have the well known "tanker" M7 Shoulder Holster well known for use by tank commanders in WWII, although commonly..requisitioned.. by servicemen everywhere. Chavarria, lugging the BAR, also has a much heavier loadout. I've completely rebuilt my art for the BAR belt itself, supporting the leather BAR tool kit, and a mix of both army and Marine contract canteen covers. Wrapped around his P1941 Haversack is his camoflauge poncho, taking the usual place of the shelter half, which is slumping down, probably due to his pack being lightly loaded. Tucked on the left side of his pack uniquely, is a jungle machete, where a bayonet would usually be mounted for a Marine with a rifle. Machine gunners were commonly issued machetes to help clear brush for their field of fire, so it is likely Chavarria was able to obtain one for use with his BAR. 

Original Proof Copy - 1 of 1, first complete minifigure out of the printer. Signature by Landon Reimer, complete with alternative yellow and 'suntanned' heads, sealed plastic collectors slab with Brick Warp artwork, original Marine frogskin camouflage material sample.

Collectors Edition - Signature by Landon Reimer, complete with alternative yellow and 'sun-tanned' heads, sealed plastic collectors slab with Brick Warp artwork, original Marine frogskin camouflage material sample. 

Base Model - Complete figure in hand-stamped numbered case inspired by WWII era packaging. No alternate heads, not sealed. This packaging again, is hand-stamped and is not intended to look perfect. 

• Custom printed BrickArms M1 Steel Pot helmet with jungle/olive frogskin artwork 
• Custom printed minifigure head 
• P1941 HBT utility uniform 
• Marine contract M1936 pistol belt
• M1937 army contract BAR belt   
• P2 Marine canteen cover
• P4 Marine canteen cover 
• M1910 army contract canteen cover
• M1943 jungle first aid pouch 
• M7 Shoulder Holster with M1911A1
• Leather BAR tool pouch 
• Jungle machete with USMC scabbard
• Green USMC undershirt
• Navy N1 (Boondocker) boots
• Inside leg Marine leggings/gaiters printing 
• Classic Lego yellow and sun tanned head variations (included with original and collectors edition) 
• Holographically sealed packaging (original and collectors edition) 
• Original Frogskin Camouflage Poncho Sample (original and collectors edition)
• Hand stamped WWII inspired packaging (base model) 

Information Info: Art and printing by Lando (that’s me!) on genuine factory direct Lego bricks. This is a custom product created independently and not affiliated or endorsed by Lego.