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The World War II German U-boat U-96
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Build them both
Any 2 sets save 10%
Nuclear Submarine
€92,50
Type 092 Nuclear Submarine
€139,50
Military Los Angeles-Class SSN Submarine
€163,00 €200,00
Type 9411 Nuclear Submarine
€139,50
U-Boat Type Viic Submarine
€257,80 €320,00
Akula Typhoon 941 Submarine
€176,00 €220,00
VIIC U-552 Submarine
€275,50 €336,00
Nuclear Submarine
€111,60 €139,50
Description
Description
The World War II German U-boat U-96 — 3,565 Piece Submarine Building Set
The World War II German U-boat U-96, 12Go 98015, is a submarine building kit for adults that takes a submarine apart into brick form and puts it back together with the detail intact. It runs to 3,565 pieces and takes around 18+ hours to complete.
What You're Building
The model reproduces the German Type VIIC U-boat U-96, built from a long pressure-hull cylinder with a conning tower, deck gun, and hydroplanes. Hull plating, railings, and tower detailing are built out section by section to match the submarine's real profile.
Inside the Box
3,565 ABS bricks with consistent clutch power, sorted into numbered bags. A printed manual guides the build step by step. Every brick is compatible with the major building systems, so parts from an existing collection drop straight in. If a piece is missing or damaged, our spare-parts guarantee covers the replacement.
The Build
Rated expert, this is a large-scale build suited to dedicated builders ready for an extended, multi-session project. Expect roughly 18+ hours for a first pass at a steady pace. Working through the submarine in stages keeps the bench manageable.
Display & Specifications
Finished, the hull sits on a display cradle and works well as a large centerpiece for a naval or WWII-themed display shelf.
Pieces: 3,565
Difficulty: Expert
Build time: 18+ hours
Reference: 12Go 98015
Key Features
- Detailed Conning Tower — The conning tower includes periscopes and railing detail, reproducing the U-boat's real command structure.
- Full-Length Pressure Hull — A long, cylindrical hull with hydroplanes and deck gun matches the real submarine's silhouette.
- Large-Scale Build — At over 3,500 pieces, this is a large-scale centerpiece project for experienced builders.
- 3,565-piece build — a complete build from start to finish.
Common Questions
Is it compatible with my existing bricks?
Yes. The bricks follow the standard stud-and-tube system, so they connect with parts from the major building brands.
What if a piece is missing?
Our spare-parts guarantee covers it. Message support with the part reference and we replace it free of charge.
What level of builder is this for?
It is rated expert, see the build details above for what to expect.
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The World War II German U-boat U-96
Sale price€170,00
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A German U-boat for your shelf
This kit recreates the World War II German Type VIIC U-boat U-96, built brick by brick from 3,565 pieces. Expect an expert-level build taking around 18 hours or more. Finished, it presents the submarine's long hull, conning tower, and deck gun as a display piece for a shelf or desk.
Why you'll love it
A submarine built brick by brick
Type VIIC U-boat
Recreates the German Type VIIC submarine U-96 from World War II.
18+ hour build
Rated expert, with a build time of around 18 hours or more.
Shelf-ready display
Hull plating, railings, and tower detailing finish as a display model.
German U-boat Submarine Kit
Hull Plating and Tower Detail
Grey Finish on Display
Model specifications
Model specifications
Pieces
3565
Difficulty
Expert
Build time
18+ hours
Packaging
Power Blockz Collectors Edition Box
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 895 reviews.
Nice building in progresse So happy adding this engine to my Pagani Utopia 1/8 from Pocher vitrine
Nice built and it look good. Well done 👏
Très content de mon achat, ça rend super bien sur l'étagère
Muy buen modelo, las instrucciones son claras. Muy contento
Not for the weak-armed. This is a massive build; the hull is over 50 cm long. The instructions are easy to follow, though it is occasionally unclear exactly where pieces should go, as the images don't always show the best angle. The clutch power of the bricks is a bit inconsistent, though generally excellent. One area for improvement, however, is that the instructions for when and where to apply the stickers are located on the very last page of the booklet. This makes accessing certain sections very difficult. Some parts are also extremely fragile—falling off if you so much as look at them the wrong way—so trying to apply stickers often results in everything coming apart at least five times. The final result, however, is truly impressive.
Smaller than a car set but just as detailed, would recommend
Different from the usual cars and it's awesome
Kupiłem synowi, jest zachwycony
Paint/colour looks great under the light, took a pic for you guys
Looks great but some of the stickers were hard to line up. Still happy
Good quality, took longer than I expected. Four stars because shipping was slow
Finished last night. Fit is tight so go easy on the long axles but nothing broke
nice detail, landing gear works. Took me around two days
Cadeau voor mijn zoon, hij is er dolblij mee
Fatto in un weekend, vale ogni minuto
nice model! A few bricks had slight marks but nothing major
Really loved building this model kit. Very satisfying.
steering and the little details work well, pretty happy
Wife thinks I'm crazy for buying another one but look at it!! worth it. Instructions are small on my phone but fine on the printed booklet
Bought for my dad, he built it in one weekend and keeps showing people
Top, très beau modèle. Montage long mais agréable
Ottima qualità dei mattoncini, montaggio piacevole
Cadeau voor mijn zoon, hij is er dolblij mee
great build, a bit long but relaxing. Instructions were easy to follow
Köpte till min son, han älskar den
Très content de mon achat, ça rend super bien sur l'étagère
Great product, fun build. Loved it.
Good quality, took longer than I expected. Four stars because shipping was slow
good quality, took longer than I expected. Four stars because shipping was slow
Built it with my dad over a weekend. Good memories, nice car
paint/colour looks great under the light, took a pic for you guys
Super gaaf geworden, staat prachtig in de kast
Really nice F1 model, took me around 2 days. Sticker sheet is the hardest part honestly
Habe ich meinem Mann geschenkt, er war begeistert
really good build, instructions could be a bit clearer around the middle. Still recommend
Surprisingly big, nice quality. Would buy another team
wife thinks I'm crazy for buying another one but look at it!! worth it
Fun build, good instructions. Went together very well
Nice model! A few bricks had slight marks but nothing major
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