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1 online resource : illustrations |
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LEGO system: Endless possibilities -- Back to basics: Tips and techniques -- Minifig scale: Oh, what a wonderful minifig world it is! -- Miniland scale: Whole world in miniature -- Jumbo elements: Building bigger bricks -- Microscale building: More than meets the eye -- Sculptures: Shape of things to build -- Mosaics: Patterns and pictures in bricks -- Putting it all together: Where ideas meet bricks -- Beyond just bricks: Other things to enjoy the LEGO hobby -- Appendix A: Brickopedia -- Appendix B: Design grids: Building better by planning ahead. |
| Summary |
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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LEGO toys.
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LEGO (Jouets) |
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LEGO toys |
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Print version: Bedford, Allan. Unofficial LEGO builder's guide. 2nd ed. San Francisco, Calif. : No Starch ; Farnham : O'Reilly [distributor], 2012 9781593274412 (OCoLC)816169100 |
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9781593274412 (electronic bk.) |
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1593274416 (electronic bk.) |
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9781593274801 (electronic bk.) |
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1593274807 (electronic bk.) |
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