The LEGO Book

Customer Reviews

• The LEGO BOOK,So good,I bought another  Oct 7, 2009 (13 of 13 found this helpful)

  I had this on order,for a long time,delivered yesterday,and it was worth the wait.
  This is 2 books in a slide in case and the quality is fantastic.One book on figures
  and building kits,and the other telling of the history of lego.Photography is stunning
  and the layout of both books is first rate.As you go through the pages,the images of
  supersized lego figures are a visual treat.As this was a gift for my grandson,who loved
  it,I ordered another the same day for myself,an owner of a 9 ft. Lego castle display
  with over 400 figures!

• What an amazing visual history of these little bricks!  Oct 8, 2009 (10 of 10 found this helpful)

  I had this pre-ordered quite a while ago, and it finally showed up yesterday!
  HEAVY, thick hard covers, in an even HEAVIER thick slip cover! Even the "bonus book" about the mini figure is the same wonderful quality. GREAT value for the money!
  
  What a brilliant look a the history of the LEGO brick and the company as a whole. For those looking for new and outrageous models you might be in for a bit of disappointment, as this is more of a visual history. I had so much fun remembering back with all the old sets they showed, and looking at the time line and thinking, "Was it REALLY 20 years ago I got that set for my birthday?"
  
  This book is all about the visual. There is a minimal amount of words per page, but they do a wonderful job at describing what is going on, and leading us through the journey, and not taking away from the well laid out pages.
  
  One other review complained that this was a "glorified catalog", but how else would you like to display almost 300 pages of toys? ANY book about a 50+ year line of toys will come off a bit catalog like, no matter how much you try to avoid that. I for one give kudos to the authors from cramming in so many sets and making sure the name and year of each set shown is displayed. These names and date help link the items to the time line, as well as give me a starting point to try and find an old copy of a set that this book brought out fond memories of!
  
  I love new and exciting builds as much as the next guy, that's why I am a Brick Journal subscriber (the compendiums are available here on Amazon, and well worth the money!), this book is not meant to do that. This book is a visual history of the entire LEGO system up to today. The book even included the current Space Police and Power Miners lines, and mentions the new Disney lines coming out next year, so you know the information is as up to date as possible in print form!

• A Must for Lego Enthusiasts  Oct 10, 2009 (6 of 6 found this helpful)

  I pre-ordered this set for my 12 yr old son. I received it yesterday and I must say I am quite pleased with the set. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the colorful pages and skimming over all the mini figures and sets that have evolved over the decades. Viewing the pages provided a bit of nostalgia for me as I was able to share my own memories with my son. This set is great for the Lego Collector or enthusiast. I really enjoyed the overview of the history of Lego along with the timelines and descriptions of manufacturing, etc.
  
  If you are looking for "building tips" or "an idea book" this is not the book for you, instead I would look into the purchase of: "The Unofficial Lego Builder's Guide" by Allan Bedford, or the DK Lego Modelers series that have booklets containing ways to create characters using common lego pieces that you may already have in your collection.

• Awesome for any lego collector.  Oct 9, 2009 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

  I have been waiting for this after my boys saw it in the catalog. What a surprise! This is an amazing value for the quality and size of these books. My boys are going to go nuts over these when I give them to them for xmas. It is even better than the 10 year old version that my kids have studied for ages. The amazing photos and facts are just what every collector is looking for! It is definitely more than a catalog.

• The Real Deal  Oct 9, 2009 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

  Yes Lego fans, this is the real deal, Two high quality hardcover books with many, many glossy pics in a hardcover slipcase for AUD$60.
  
  Includes a beautifully produced overview of 50 years of Lego sets, plus a volume on 30 years of Lego minifigures.
  
  Great history, excellent photography, interesting design & manufacturing insights, heaps of "did you knows" Oh yes it's good. Very good.
  
  There is limited print material on Lego available of this quality. Buy this book now or regret for ever. Everything else is just bricks,.. and plates,.. and minifigs...
  
  A must for Lego fans.