{"product_id":"wwii-little-boy-atomic-bomb-mil-blox","title":"WWII - Little Boy Atomic Bomb - Mil-Blox","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a model representing one of the most consequential and devastating weapons in human history. Developed through the Manhattan Project, the Little Boy atomic bomb forever changed warfare, international relations, and the course of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact Mil-Blox model offers collectors, educators, and students of history a tangible way to examine the weapon connected to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Its significance extends far beyond its military role, serving as a lasting reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the human cost of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylized block-built recreation of the Little Boy atomic bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCylindrical body with a rounded nose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive box-style tail assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray body with contrasting red band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadiation warning emblem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact historical display model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMil-Figs Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Boy was developed during the Manhattan Project, the secret American-led wartime program that created the first nuclear weapons. It used a gun-type design built around uranium-235. The project brought together scientists, engineers, military personnel, industrial facilities, and research laboratories across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn August 6, 1945, Little Boy was carried by the B‑29 Superfortress \u003cem\u003eEnola Gay\u003c\/em\u003e, commanded by Col. Paul Tibbets. The bomb was released over Hiroshima, Japan, and detonated above the city. It was the first nuclear weapon used in warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe explosion, heat, fires, and radiation devastated Hiroshima. Tens of thousands of people were killed immediately, with many more dying from injuries and radiation exposure. Hiroshima City estimates that approximately 140,000 people had died by the end of 1945, although the exact number remains unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bombing of Hiroshima was followed three days later by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Japan announced its surrender on August 15, 1945, and formally surrendered on September 2, ending World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Boy marked the beginning of the nuclear age. Its use remains the subject of continuing historical, military, ethical, and political debate. The weapon demonstrated unprecedented destructive power while leaving generations to confront the consequences of nuclear warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this historically significant model to your Mil-Blox WWII collection as a reminder of a pivotal moment in world history and the devastating human consequences of war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shantou Longhu Canteng Toys Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701314830473,"sku":"Little Boy Atomic Bomb","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8507\/5081\/files\/1_f777978a-c5a5-4a63-853f-19ae04116141.png?v=1785383773","url":"https:\/\/milblox.com\/products\/wwii-little-boy-atomic-bomb-mil-blox","provider":"Mil-Blox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}