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The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide

by Allan Bedford
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What's the difference between a tile and a plate? Why isn't it a good idea to stack bricks in columns to make a wall? How do you build a LEGO mosaic or build at different scales? You’ll find the answers to these and other questions in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide.
Now in full color, this brand-new edition of a well-loved favorite will show you how to:–Construct models that won't fall apart
–Choose the right pieces and substitute when needed
–Build to micro, jumbo, and miniland scale
–Make playable board games out of LEGO pieces
–Create photo mosaics and curved sculptures
–Build a miniature space shuttle, a minifig-sized train station, and more
Of course, the real fun of LEGO building lies in creating your own models—from choosing the subject to clicking that final brick into place. Learn how in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide.
Includes the Brickopedia, a visual dictionary of nearly 300 of the most commonly used LEGO elements!

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  • Release date

    November 25, 2013

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781593274801

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      • ISBN: 9781593274801
      • File size: 15523 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2013

      Gr 4 Up-This handbook is a must-have. Starting with the basic structure, anatomy, and flexibility of the Lego system, readers are taught different building techniques to add stability and ideas to their creations. Much of the book is devoted to the kinds of scale used in the Lego world and provides mathematical explanations for one's work. Chapters on sculpting and mosaic-making are also thorough and give readers tips that Lego Master Builders use. A great feature of the guide is the Brickopedia, which categorizes more than 275 basic Lego pieces, providing specifications and notes on each one; though not all-inclusive, it does contain the most common items found in most individuals' collections. Templates and Web links for blank design grids include detailed instructions on how to properly use them when making one's own projects. The graphics are of the highest quality and accurately capture what the author is trying to convey without interrupting the flow of text. Bedford's style is engaging while taking some complicated topics and explaining them in clear, relatable language. Of special note is the repeated mention of the Lego system's flexibility-further stressed by the author's suggestion of changing elements to suit one's personal collection. Like a good Lego project, each chapter expands layer by layer on the one before, resulting in a thorough, well-rounded and indispensable source of guidance and creativity.-Rebecca Gueorguiev, New York Public Library

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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