COBI® U-Boot VIIC U-96

Dive into the depths of history and build a ship that has become a cultural icon!

The U-96 is one of the few submarines of the Second World War that not only served as a combat unit but also made history as the subject of a book and a film, thus bridging the gap from history books to pop culture.

Today, you can display the detailed replica made from COBI building bricks as a collector's model in your vitrine and preserve a story about people, symbols, and the reality of naval warfare.

The U-96 model in scale 1:300 is a must-have for collectors, history enthusiasts, and fans of the cult novel and film "Das Boot".

The U-96 was a German Type VIIC submarine commissioned in 1940.

During its active service, it completed eleven combat patrols and participated in operations in the Atlantic against Allied ships.

From April 1, 1943, it served as a training boat.

What distinguished the U-96 from many other submarines of that time was the fact that no crew member lost their life during its entire service – a rarity in the reality of submarine warfare.

However, the U-96 achieved true immortality through Lothar-Günther Buchheim, who described his experiences on this submarine voyage in his novel "Das Boot".

The film adaptation is considered one of the most important and realistic war films in cinema history, showing the war from the perspective of people trapped in a steel hull beneath the ocean surface.

The model reproduces the characteristic markings of the submarine, including the symbol on the tower of the U-96.

Such emblems, like the laughing sawfish (the symbol of the 9th Submarine Flotilla), served as identification marks for the crew, shaped the identity of the unit, and emphasized its uniqueness within the fleet.

In the COBI set, these markings are purely historical and collectible, representing a faithful reproduction of the reality of that time.

Compact model in scale 1:300 – The set accurately reproduces the characteristic silhouette and proportions of one of the most famous submarines of the Second World War while remaining compact and collectible.

High-quality workmanship – Precisely fitted elements and refined details make the model look like a miniature of a real submarine.

Collector format – The U-96 perfectly complements the COBI ship series in scale 1:300, together with models such as the ORP Orzeł, the ORP Sęp, and the U-47, forming a coherent and impressive collection.

Stand with collector plaque – An elegant stand with the ship's name and scale indication allows for effective presentation of the model in a vitrine, on a shelf, or on a desk.

Durable prints – All markings are produced using durable printing techniques that guarantee an excellent appearance of the model even after many years.

Realistic detail reproduction – The hull lines, the command tower, and the technical details give the model depth and realism that every fan of naval warfare will appreciate.

Clear construction manual – The assembly is intuitive and fun, ideal for young and experienced model builders.

Perfect for display – The assembled model looks fantastic on a shelf, desk, or in a vitrine.

It is a small but incredibly impressive miniature model of a legendary ship.

The U-96 is a tangible testimony to history that has become part of global pop culture thanks to literature and film.

With this COBI building brick model, you can observe this history from afar – as a reminder of that time, that technology, and the fate of the people trapped beneath the ocean surface.