Vickers A1E1 Independent, model, 887 parts, 9 years and up

Exceptional and unique worldwide! The Vickers A1E1 INDEPENDENT is a British prototype heavy tank from the period between WW I and WW II. Only one example was made and well maintained it is a "star" in The Tank Museum in the UK. A distinctive feature of this unusual vehicle is its multi-turreted superstructure! The tank has up to five rotating turrets! The largest is equipped with a 3-pounder gun. The remaining four are equipped with a Vickers machine gun. The order for a heavy tank with multiple turrets was placed by the British Army General Staff in 1924. A prototype of the tank was presented in 1926. Due to a lack of funds, further work on this project was discontinued. The design solutions used in the Independent were also used in the later designs of the British Medium Mark III and the Cruiser Mark I. The similarity of the designs of the Soviet T-28, T-35 and T-100 tanks to the Vickers Independent is no coincidence.

Use a set of 887 COBI bricks to build a realistically reproduced, historic prototype tank from the Tank Museum's collection. The vehicle was designed in cooperation with the Panzer Museum in 1:35 scale. Particularly noteworthy are numerous details, durable, characteristic prints and the special elements used. The model continues the series of museum exhibits issued in block form. More experienced builders will certainly be tempted to build Soviet versions of tanks with multiple turrets. The set includes a figure of a British tank commander, wearing a beret with a Royal Tank Regiment emblem printed on it! The set is completed by a large plate with the name of the set and the printed logo of the Tank Museum.

A historic tank is a great gift idea, regardless of the age of the recipient. The set is perfect for collectors, lovers of armour, military technology and history buffs. It's a great start to begin your adventure with Polish COBI building blocks. Build a story, block by block!

Warning: not suitable for children under 36 months!

• 887 high quality elements
• Made in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition
• Meets safety standards for products for children
• Fully compatible with other brands of clamp-on blocks
• Blocks with imprint do not deform or fade during play or when exposed to temperature
• Tank model
• 1 soldier figure
• Model published in collaboration with The Tank Museum
• A sign with the name and logo of The Tank Museum
• Model dimensions (L x W x H): 21.5 cm (8.5") x 8 cm (3.1") x 8 cm (3.1")
• Age: from 9 years