The LEGO Story Book Review
LEGO® Books come in many forms and cover many aspects of the brand and its fandom. But the book I’m taking a look at today is unlike most other titles. As the name suggests, it tells the story of the LEGO brand from the very beginning, that’s even before a single wooden toy was ever crafted. The history of the LEGO Group is a long one and over that time many things have happened. This book offers an in-depth recollection...
LEGO MINDSTORMS Books Review
In what is now unfortunate timing, No Starch Press have two new LEGO® MINDSTORMS books available. Both books offer advice and tips to get the most out of the soon-to-be-retired MINDSTORMS kits and elements. Although the product range is set to be discontinued at the start of next year, the companion app will remain active for a couple more years and the books also cover the SPIKE Prime kits from LEGO Education, which are to remain on...
LEGO In Focus Photography Book Review
Since Chronicle Books began publishing LEGO-focused books in 2020, they have created a number of interesting coffee table-type titles. The latest of those books is focused on the creative world of LEGO® photography. LEGO In Focus collates the incredible work of two talented fan photography communities, Brick Central and Stuck in Plastic. This interesting new book is set t be published next month and Chronicle Books have kindly...
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition Review
An updated version of the DK Books’ The LEGO® Ideas Book was recently released. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with the LEGO Ideas theme, instead, the book is filled with inspirational builds you can create with the bricks you have at home. The new LEGO Ideas Book isn’t just the old title with a new cover, it will feature all-new model ideas for you to try and recreate, each one has these builds has been created by a group of...
LEGO Little Golden Books Review
Various LEGO® books have been published for many years now but recently the LEGO Group partnered with Ameet to create the LEGO Books imprint. Since then the range of publishers has expanded to include Unbound, Chronicles and now a publisher who has entertained generations of children. Little Golden Books are known for its simple stories and beautiful illustrations. They have also covered numerous subjects including classic tales,...
LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia Book Review
Despite the LEGO® DC Super Heroes theme being abandoned in recent times, DK Books have released an updated version of the DC-themed Character Encyclopedia. This new edition covers a mix of DC characters including Batman, Superman, WonderWoman and the wider DC universe. It also includes versions of the characters from the LEGO Movies universe. Plus it features an exclusive DC Comics minifigure, which also marks this particular...
LEGO Party Ideas Book Review
DK Books have been publishing a series of LEGO® books under the Ideas banner for a while now. Many of them have been tied to a seasonal event, with previous titles including LEGO Christmas Ideas, LEGO Halloween Ideas and LEGO Magical Ideas. Each of these books has featured an exclusive minibuild model and a selection of inspirational build ideas, in keeping with the theme of the book. The latest addition to the series is LEGO Party...