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D-Day 80th Anniversary "COBI LCVP Higgins Boat" -- The legendary landing craft that changed history --

The legendary landing craft "LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)", commonly known as "Higgins Boat", that changed the history of World War II COBI Block This special model commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, which will be celebrated in 2024.

History of the real Higgins boat

The original Higgins boat was designed by Andrew Higgins and over 20,000 were built during World War II, serving in many important Allied landings, including D-Day, the North African Campaign, the Italian landings, and the Pacific landings of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
These small craft were so essential to the Allied victory that General Eisenhower said, "If Higgins had not designed and built these boats, we would never have been able to land on the open beaches. The whole strategy of the war would have been different."

Model features

This 1:35 scale model is 36cm long and is faithful to the historical documents, including the opening and closing mechanism of the front ramp and the detailed hull.
Just like the real boat, the spacious interior is precisely recreated, capable of carrying small vehicles and up to 36 soldiers.

The appeal of authentic block models

COBI's LCVP Higgins Boat is a fully assembled model made up of 715 high-quality blocks.
Of particular note is the fact that the lifting mechanism for the front ramp, which is based on a cable system, actually works. The two machine guns with their covers are also movable, and the rudder and engine hatch are also made with great attention to detail.
All parts are printed with high quality ink rather than stickers, so there is no need to worry about them peeling off and they will remain beautiful for a long time.
The set comes with a specially designed display stand and nameplate, making it easy to display once completed.

Also included are two minifigures depicting a US infantryman and crew member, and a large double-sided US flag.
The Higgins boats were made of genuine plywood and were extremely lightweight, without any bulletproofing, but this made them possible to mass-produce and supported Allied military operations. This model is also of great educational value as it allows you to learn about this historical background.
Additionally, it is an official collector's item with a special D-Day 80th Anniversary logo, making it highly sought after by history and military enthusiasts.

The soldiers' stories and historical significance

The story of the brave soldiers who fought alongside Higgins Boats forms an important chapter of World War II.
The American infantry figure included in this set represents the thousands of soldiers who risked their lives on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
The Normandy landings, known as Operation Overlord, involved over 5,000 ships, many of which were Higgins boats.
This small vessel, an innovative idea by designer Andrew Higgins, featured a flat bottom that allowed it to navigate shallow waters and a front ramp for quickly disembarking soldiers.
As you build this COBI model, you'll immerse yourself in the key turning points of the war, and the story of this historic ship and the men who sailed and crewed it will be passed on to future generations with this detailed building block set.

*This product is a parallel import product that is officially distributed overseas.

*The color of the actual product may differ slightly from that shown in the photo.

*Some product specifications may be changed without notice.

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