Put On A Magic Show And Other Great LEGO Ideas


Book Description

This bite-sized selection of activities, games, and builds will inspire you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains the pick of the projects from 365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks. The 39 activities inside will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock your imagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. And of course, every one of them is great fun. Learn how to hide a brick-built bunny in a magician's hat, build some animal bookends (for your DK titles), and make a friendly gnome for your home. Or if games are your thing, you can blitz your buddies at LEGO bingo or run a thrilling egg-and-spoon race. There's much more inside this book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other exciting books in this series, too. ©2020 The LEGO Group




Put on a Magic Show and Other Great LEGO Ideas


Book Description

This bite-sized selection of activities, games, and builds will inspire you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains the pick of the projects from 365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks. The 39 activities inside will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock your imagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. And of course, every one of them is great fun. Learn how to hide a brick-built bunny in a magician's hat, build some animal bookends (for your DK titles), and make a friendly gnome for your home. Or if games are your thing, you can blitz your buddies at LEGO bingo or run a thrilling egg-and-spoon race. There's much more inside this book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other exciting books in this series, too. ©2020 The LEGO Group




Brick x Brick


Book Description

Join the "Bob Ross of LEGO" in constructing cool creations with this how-to guide that brings legendary builds to life! Looking for something a little more exciting than your average LEGO® guide? You're in luck! Not only does this spectacular book offer step-by-step instructions for fun builds and crafts, it also includes intriguing trivia, micro challenges, and advice to boost your creative confidence. You'll also learn all about the author, Adam Ward, a professional artist who hosts the popular YouTube series Brick x Brick--and who wants you to become the best builder you can be. With a difficulty rating provided for each build, this is the perfect pick for LEGO® lovers of every skill-level. Get ready to make a masterpiece!




The LEGO Animation Book


Book Description

Have you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation—no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production. Along the way, you’ll learn how to: –Create special effects like explosions and flying minifigures –Convey action and emotion with your minifigure actors –Design sets for animation—make three buildings look like an entire city! –Light, frame, and capture consistent photos –Add detail and scope to your films by building in different scales –Build camera dollies and rigs out of LEGO bricks –Choose cameras, software, and other essential animation tools Dive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play! For ages 10+




365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks (Library Edition)


Book Description

Hundreds of creative LEGO® build ideas, activities, games, challenges, and pranks! Winner of the Best Book category Creative Play Awards 2016, this superb LEGO build book inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. Go on a LEGO treasure hunt. Create and perform LEGO magic tricks. Make a LEGO stop-motion movie. Build your own LEGO pet. Challenge your family to build the tallest LEGO tower—and much, much more! Featuring imaginative play and building ideas—from LEGO games that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks, to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours. ©2020 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.




Ultimate LEGO Star Wars


Book Description

The official guide to the LEGO® Star Wars(tm) galaxy, showcasing the incredible collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures released over the last 20 years. Comes in a slipcase with two exclusive prints*. This unrivalled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme will delight fans young and old. Featuring more than 1,000 stunning photographs of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures, fans can compare all versions of their favourite characters, creatures, vehicles and locations. Marvel at all the minifigures of Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Yoda, Han Solo,Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Rey and Finn. Take in the details of the iconic X-wing, the Millenium Falcon, the Ewok Village and Hoth's Echo Base. With behind-the-scenes material from The LEGO Group designers, Ultimate LEGO Star Wars tells the complete story of LEGO Star Wars, from the earliest concepts in the late 1990s to the creation of the most recent sets for The Force Awakens(tm) and Rogue One(tm). Presented in a stunning slipcase with two exclusive prints. *Exclusive prints and slipcase are only available for the UK edition of this book (ISBN 9780241288443). The prints are Minifigure development art for a First Order Flametrooper (SKU 75166) and Classic Aayla Secura (SKU 75182). LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group. © & TM 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd.




Brick Flicks


Book Description

Ideal choice for fans of the LEGO movie who want to try stop-motion animation in their own movies Provides practical tips on how to film using stop-motion animation Professional advice on art, lighting, effects, and more Did you love the LEGO movie? Are you inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and other professional filmmakers? Would you like to learn how to use the LEGO blocks in your house for more than building? If so, then this book is for you. From lighting to storytelling, this guide will lead you through making your own stop-motion animation films with LEGOs. You may have seen the LEGO movie. Now it’s time for you to be the director and make your own. This guide will walk you through the steps of making a LEGO movie. It covers crafting a story, cinetech, animation, and the dynamics of making your vision come to life. Become a filmmaker and learn about directing with this clever and thorough guide.




The LEGO Architect


Book Description

Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You’ll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!




The Secrets of LEGO House


Book Description

This guide takes you on a tour of the "home of the brick," the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home! With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed "zones"—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider's look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true "secret" hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play. A joy for those who aren't able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks. • EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content. • BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love. • BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand's core ethos and ideals.




The Magic Show Book


Book Description

Abracadabra Kids will amaze friends and family with this pop-up magic show book. The Magic Show Book becomes part of the show as young magicians craft their own wand from its pages and interact with props, pop-ups, and pull-tabs to perform card tricks, mind-reading predictions, and much more. Kids can wave their new magic wand to conjure up a spectacular show with easy-to-perform but sure to amaze illusions using coins, cards, dice, and rope. Watch and be astounded as they make a coin jump from one hand to the other, saw a (paper) snake in half, and much more. The book's special flaps guide them through tricks, and hidden instructions make the act as seamless as possible. The audience never sees the notes and the paper engineering is part of the magic. The Magic Show Book is a performance in a book, full of mystifying magic that will occupy kids and astonish audiences.