Building blocks Cobi Willys MB-SAS – 180 pieces, recommended age 7+, multicolour

Cobi Willys MB-SAS is a 180-piece building blocks set that recreates the Willys Jeep used in special operations during the Second World War in a British SAS unit paint scheme. Designed at approximately 1:35 scale, the set includes bricks in white, olive, grey, brown, black and beige to assemble a desert-modified Willys MB with a distinctive cut-out grille and condenser. The model features sand paint effects, survival items placed on the hood and cargo bed, and additional small elements such as helmets, weapons, a bottle and a skeletal figure under a desert palm tree. Intended for ages 7 and up, the set combines creative play with display potential and supports development of fine motor skills and interest in historical model building.

Advantages

The set offers a historically themed model with 180 precisely moulded pieces that fit standard compatible bricks, allowing clear visual detail at a compact 1:35 scale. Multicolour elements provide realistic desert and military tones that enhance the finished model’s authenticity. The included small accessories and figure elements increase play value and scene-building possibilities, while the moderate parts count makes the set suitable for beginners and intermediate builders interested in military vehicles and display models.

Suitable for

• Children aged 7 and up learning basic model-building and fine motor skills
• Collectors and hobbyists assembling historically themed display models
• Classroom or home projects focusing on World War II history and vehicle design
• Diorama and scene builders adding a desert-modified Willys MB to a collection

Key specifications

• Piece count: 180 pieces
• Recommended minimum age: 7 years
• Approximate scale: 1:35
• Colours included: white, olive, grey, brown, black, beige
• Model type: Willys MB desert-modified vehicle with accessories

How to use

Sort the bricks by colour and type to simplify assembly and follow the illustrated instructions included in the set to build the Willys MB step by step. Attach accessories such as helmets, weapons and survival items to the hood and cargo bed as shown or arrange them according to your own scene. Use the finished model for play, display on a shelf or as part of a larger diorama; handle small elements with care and keep them away from children under the recommended age.

Usage recommendations

For best results, build on a flat, well-lit surface and keep small parts organised in trays or containers. If using the model for display, consider placing it on a dust-free base or inside a cover to preserve paint effects and small accessories. Supervise younger builders to assist with small or tight-fitting pieces and to ensure safe handling of tiny elements.