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Please see ISBN 1593274416 for 2nd Edition

Summary:

LEGO is a brand that is well-known and well-loved by kids and adults around the world, and LEGO modeling is more popular and sophisticated today than ever. The LEGO® Builder's Guide brings together techniques, principles, and reference information for building with LEGO bricks that go far beyond LEGO's official product instructions. In The LEGO® Builder's Guide, readers will discover how to build everything from sturdy walls to a basic sphere, as well as projects including a mini space shuttle and a train station. The book also delves into advanced concepts such as scale and design. Illustrations demonstrate construction tips that can be applied to a wide variety of original creations made from real bricks. The book's light tone is inviting to young hobbyists and the young at heart. Includes essential terminology and an overview of different types of LEGO pieces.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Chapter 1: The LEGO System: Endless Possibilities
Chapter 2: Back to Basics: Tips and Techniques
Chapter 3: Minifig Scale: Oh, What a Wonderful Minifig World It Is!
Chapter 4: Miniland Scale: The Whole World in Miniature
Chapter 5: Jumbo Elements: Building Bigger Bricks
Chapter 6: Microscale Building: More Than Meets the Eye
Chapter 7: Sculptures: The Shape of Things to Build
Chapter 8: Mosaics: Patterns and Pictures in Bricks
Chapter 9: Technic: Not as Technical as It May Seem
Chapter 10: Putting It All Together: Where Ideas Meet Bricks
Chapter 11: Beyond Just Bricks: Other Things to Do Besides Building
Chapter 12: Sorting, Storage, and Sitting Down to Build Something
Chapter 13: Making and Using Tools for LEGO Projects Appendix A: Brickopedia
Appendix B: Design Grids: Building Better by Planning Ahead Index