WWII US Marine MP - Okinawa 1945

The Battle of Okinawa (April–June 1945) was one of the bloodiest clashes of World War II, fought between U.S. forces and the Japanese military on the island of Okinawa. As the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater, it was strategically important because Okinawa could serve as a staging ground for a planned invasion of mainland Japan. The battle involved intense ground combat, widespread use of kamikaze attacks against Allied ships, and devastating civilian casualties. After nearly three months of fighting, U.S. forces secured the island, but at the cost of tens of thousands of soldiers and a large portion of Okinawa’s civilian population, underscoring the potential human toll of a full-scale invasion of mainland Japan.

Due to the need for processing of civilian populations, Marine MPs previously rarely seen in combat areas, would become crucial in the waning months of the war. MPs assisted in safely vetting and moving civilians, processing increasing numbers of surrendering enemy combatants, as well as policing the actions of increasingly jaded Marines, preventing mistreatment of civilian property and people themselves as the lines between combat areas blurred. I chose this particular MP as it showcases the distinct differences between their army counterparts in Europe. Rather than using the typical white equipment, nicely pressed uniforms, and carrying billy clubs, Marine MPs deployed to the front lines would still carry the typical combat load, and fight alongside other Marines as needed. This figure captures that look with the unique inclusion of the camouflage P42 jacket, rarely seen this late in the war, with only the Marine's dark blue MP armband identifying his role. 

Original Proof Copy - 1 of 1, first complete minifigure out of the printer. Signature by Landon Reimer, sealed collectors packaging with Brick Warp Display Brick.

Collectors Edition - Signature by Landon Reimer, sealed collectors packaging with Brick Warp Display Brick.

Base Model - Complete figure in hand-stamped numbered case inspired by WWII era packaging. Not sealed. This packaging again, is hand-stamped and is not intended to look perfect. 

Art and features: 

• BrickArms M1 helmet with frogskin mosquito net cover 
• Custom printed minifigure head with M1 helmet chinstraps
• P1942 camo HBT jacket (tucked in)
• P1941 HBT trousers
• Marine contract pistol belt
• Army issue pistol magazine pouch
• M1916 holster with M1911 pistol 
• Thompson magazine pouch
• Marine contract P3 canteen carrier 
• Marine dog tags with cross 
• Marine MP armband
• Inside leg Marine gaiters printing
• Sealed packaging (original and collectors edition) 
• Numbered and signed 1x6 display brick (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 minifigure elements & BrickArms headgear.

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