Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2E

Allan Bedford is a lifelong LEGO fan and builder whose most ambitious model is a 5,000-piece replica of Toronto's famed CN Tower. An avid photographer, Bedford spends his time chronicling the streets and people of his adopted hometown, Toronto.

"Serves as a very good basic starting point for anyone getting into the hobby, and perhaps more importantly, it shows younger builders some tips on expanding their modelling skills."—Ryan McNaught, LEGO Certified Professional"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, School Library Journal"A great addition to your LEGO library."—Greg Barbrick, Blogcritics"It should be a requirement for anyone who builds their own creations...The content is awesome, easy to read and enjoy. The photography is some of the best I have seen."—Richard Hayes, Brick Fanatics"The definitive book on the basics of LEGO building."—Steven Combs, Bricks in my Pocket"This is essential for any avid builder's LEGO book library."—Dan Phelps, A LEGO A Day"It's now in full colour and all the images have been re-rendered and now look absolutely stunning, in fact I'd go so far as to say they are the best I've ever seen in a book."—Huw Millington, Brickset"Everything is beautifully laid out, and most (if not all) of the imagery is pulled right from LEGO-based CAD programs to make them look absolutely amazing."—Dave Indish, Bricks of the Dead"Many of these techniques are derived from real-world examples (like the Overlap technique as seen in real brick walls) and it is all well-written, so it doesn't take much to understand the ideas being conveyed. If you have any interest in putting together your own LEGO models, this book is a good investment."—J.R. Nip, Game Vortex"One word.....AWESOME! If you are a LEGO lover (or know someone who is) The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide is a must have."—Jilleen Hays, Seaside Book Nook

• WHAT THE LEGO(R) COMMUNITY IS SAYING ABOUT THE UNOFFICIAL LEGO(R) BUILDER'S GUIDEDedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: The LEGO System: Endless PossibilitiesChapter 2: Back to Basics: Tips and TechniquesChapter 3: Minifig Scale: Oh, What a Wonderful Minifig World It Is!Chapter 4: Miniland Scale: The Whole World in MiniatureChapter 5: Jumbo Elements: Building Bigger BricksChapter 6: Microscale Building: More Than Meets the EyeChapter 7: Sculptures: The Shape of Things to BuildChapter 8: Mosaics: Patterns and Pictures in BricksChapter 9: Putting It All Together: Where Ideas Meet BricksChapter 10: Beyond Just Bricks: Other Ways to Enjoy the LEGO HobbyBrickopediaDesign Grids: Building Better by Planning AheadColophonA Note from the IllustratorUpdates