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LEGO Space: Building the Future
Come explore an incredible LEGO® universe in LEGO Building the Future . Spaceships, orbital outposts, and new worlds come to life in this unique vision of the future, built completely from LEGO bricks.
A selection of step-by-step building instructions will have you constructing your own cosmic creations to play with at home. Marvel at interstellar battlecruisers, space pirates, charming robots, and other stunning builds from an amazing future!
A selection of step-by-step building instructions will have you constructing your own cosmic creations to play with at home. Marvel at interstellar battlecruisers, space pirates, charming robots, and other stunning builds from an amazing future!
216 pages, Hardcover
First published October 22, 2013
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March 7, 2023
The book ticks off two of my great loves - Lego and space ships - something that culminated with my greatest experience when they brought out Lego Space in the 80s. This book does pay homage to this to a certain degree (the traditional space logos, colours and even colouring of the space ships) but a Lego Space building book this is not.
Basically what you have here is a very well illustrated book depicting the story of space exploration through the medium of Lego - from historic events all the way up to the beginning of a utopia - all shown through some very creative and elaborate builds.
Yes there are some Lego building instructions but only for the more basic of the models shown (I later discovered there a companion to this book which appears to give the more detailed and later models instructions). So sadly although you can see the images you cannot (yet) build them - and considering where I came from it was a bit of a disappointment.
So yes if you like seeing customer Lego spaceships this is a great place to start but if you are looking to copy and build them - this is not for you.
Basically what you have here is a very well illustrated book depicting the story of space exploration through the medium of Lego - from historic events all the way up to the beginning of a utopia - all shown through some very creative and elaborate builds.
Yes there are some Lego building instructions but only for the more basic of the models shown (I later discovered there a companion to this book which appears to give the more detailed and later models instructions). So sadly although you can see the images you cannot (yet) build them - and considering where I came from it was a bit of a disappointment.
So yes if you like seeing customer Lego spaceships this is a great place to start but if you are looking to copy and build them - this is not for you.
October 2, 2018
This book makes you want to break out your LEGO sets and get to building some of these cool designs. An awesomely done book that will get your creative juices flowing.
November 14, 2013
I'll admit that this book wasn't what I imagined when I ordered it: rather than a collection of instructions, model images and building tips by committed veteran Lego Space MOCers Peter Reid and Tim Goddard, it is, instead, a fictional 'future history' of Earth's space exploration, illustrated with some quite beautiful Lego models and sprinkled with a small number of instructions for building the smallest and most easily assembled designs used within the story. That's no bad thing-- expectations can easily be inverted, or indeed, exceeded, by the surprise of discovery.
The book is presented as a fictional narrative, highly reminiscent of the range of illustrated speculative fact books I remember growing up with in the 1970s, beginning with a short history of Terran space travel from Sputnik to the modern day, then continuing into an increasingly speculative and space operatic future, moving father and farther off-planet, via the Moon, Mars, the moons of Jupiter, and eventually, into deep space. It is sprinkled with occasional side-stories, revolving around significant technological developments, before the mockumentary style is supplanted by a character-based story of attempted alien invasion and pitched battle that finishes the book. Creating a narrative around builds, particularly those in a series such as the ones presented within this book, is an integral part of the MOC-building experience for many AFOLs. And this is, really, where the book falls short.
The pictures themselves, and the MOC models they depict, are gorgeous, and there's plenty of enjoyment to be had for an average Lego builder like me in scrutinising each design as it is presented and attempting to decipher the techniques Reid and Goddard have used to create them faced with little more than images of the final work. AFOLs will get some delight in spotting the numerous naming in-jokes and respectful nods of the head to past Lego Space themes such as Ice Planet, Mission to Mars and Blacktron, and there's plenty to be learned about diorama design and photography techniques, just by studying the images on each page. But the story that Reid and Goddard have constructed around the images is uninspired: simple; cliched; the sort of thing that might serve for hobbyists pinning together an armature on which to hang their models but not to sustain narrative interest throughout a book of decent length. It lacks a coherent structure: moving from mock history to personalised biographies of 'characters' to small scale space opera and back again without direction, and with a brevity and lack of vision that does not reward repeated readings.
Had this been a coffee-table book, highlighting the images and builds alone, with technical instructions and insights into the builders behind the models, it would have been a stunning work. As a showpiece for Reid and Goddard's brilliant creations, it's a gorgeous book I'll dip into time and again to research parts use and building techniques. But as a combination of story and image, it falls too short on the storytelling for me to want to *read* it again, and I'll most likely gift it to my eight year-old, who will love the images and not have the SF-reading experience that makes him start flicking through the story to spend more time with the pictures.
The book is presented as a fictional narrative, highly reminiscent of the range of illustrated speculative fact books I remember growing up with in the 1970s, beginning with a short history of Terran space travel from Sputnik to the modern day, then continuing into an increasingly speculative and space operatic future, moving father and farther off-planet, via the Moon, Mars, the moons of Jupiter, and eventually, into deep space. It is sprinkled with occasional side-stories, revolving around significant technological developments, before the mockumentary style is supplanted by a character-based story of attempted alien invasion and pitched battle that finishes the book. Creating a narrative around builds, particularly those in a series such as the ones presented within this book, is an integral part of the MOC-building experience for many AFOLs. And this is, really, where the book falls short.
The pictures themselves, and the MOC models they depict, are gorgeous, and there's plenty of enjoyment to be had for an average Lego builder like me in scrutinising each design as it is presented and attempting to decipher the techniques Reid and Goddard have used to create them faced with little more than images of the final work. AFOLs will get some delight in spotting the numerous naming in-jokes and respectful nods of the head to past Lego Space themes such as Ice Planet, Mission to Mars and Blacktron, and there's plenty to be learned about diorama design and photography techniques, just by studying the images on each page. But the story that Reid and Goddard have constructed around the images is uninspired: simple; cliched; the sort of thing that might serve for hobbyists pinning together an armature on which to hang their models but not to sustain narrative interest throughout a book of decent length. It lacks a coherent structure: moving from mock history to personalised biographies of 'characters' to small scale space opera and back again without direction, and with a brevity and lack of vision that does not reward repeated readings.
Had this been a coffee-table book, highlighting the images and builds alone, with technical instructions and insights into the builders behind the models, it would have been a stunning work. As a showpiece for Reid and Goddard's brilliant creations, it's a gorgeous book I'll dip into time and again to research parts use and building techniques. But as a combination of story and image, it falls too short on the storytelling for me to want to *read* it again, and I'll most likely gift it to my eight year-old, who will love the images and not have the SF-reading experience that makes him start flicking through the story to spend more time with the pictures.
October 4, 2015
It's basically someone's Lego sci-fi fan fiction along with beautifully photographed Lego dioramas.
May 24, 2020
An awesome Sci-Fi book. Any one who loves Legos will surely enjoy this book about the future possibilities of space exploration. The book kind've reminds of a Lego virus thing I just watched. If you don't like Lego or creepy alien worms that go around and make people commit suicide by logging on to their brains, then this book is not for you.
January 30, 2018
In the tradition of the Terran Trade Authority books, this is an absolutely wonderful narrated adventure using LEGO as the modeling medium. Gorgeous and creative models, wonderful photography, and charmingly nostalgic for those that grew up on a diet of 70s futurism, LEGO sets, and science fiction.
May 7, 2018
As an AFOL that grew up with classic space LEGO in the 80s and early 90s and religiously collects classic space sets, I can only say that this book is the cat's pajamas!
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
December 10, 2025
The builds and story are faultless. The writing is a bit overly verbose. I'd love a sequel!
February 20, 2014
I have to admit that this book was an unexpected surprise. My expectation was to receive a book that simply illustrated how to build various space related objects using LEGO bricks. Instead, the book is a beautifully illustrated science fiction story about humanity exploring and working in space. There are multiple two-page spreads depicting future scenarios such as space stations, moon bases and spaceships, all created using LEGO blocks. As the story unfolds, there are many elements which add to the realism. Any child reading this book will learn about the various types of future jobs in space, as well as the ships, hoppers, transports, rovers, robots and even exo-suits that might be necessary for a working base. Each object includes a detailed description of how it is used with pictures showing it from multiple angles.
The story begins with Sputnik at the dawn of the space age. It then quickly moves through a succession of space exploration events, including LEGO images depicting Armstrong’s footprint on the Moon and flag planting, the Voyager grand tour of the planets, and the Opportunity rover on Mars. Interested readers are provided the instructions for building their own Sputnik model.
The story then depicts a possible next stage in mankind’s space exploration with details of a Moon Base, the mining of Helium-3 for energy generation on Earth, and the usage of the base as a launch pad for establishing a colony on Mars. The little LEGO spacemen soon create a peaceful Federation on Earth, and move on to establish a space station in orbit around Jupiter called Krysto Station. This base is then used to establish another outpost on Saturn’s moon Hyperion.
Eventually, evil telepathic 'worms' are discovered on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede, which influence an admiral to recruit others to his cause to become space pirates. Of course, by the end, the pirates are defeated, and mankind ends up establishing a thriving colony on a planet in the Altair system.
Interspersed in the story are the instructions for creating some of the depicted models. In total, the book included ten sets of LEGO instructions, comprising a total of thirty pages of directions. Every construction carefully includes a legend at the top of each page with the type and quantity of LEGO bricks required. The models with instructions include Sputnik, three spaceships, four robots, a computer terminal and a Ganymede ‘worm.’ The only negative that could be said for this book is that the models with instructions are all on the smallish side, with instructions typically comprising three to five pages. However, masters of LEGO building will no doubt find much inspiration for building their own models based on the detailed images in the book.
For children and others interested in the future of space exploration, there is much here that will educate them on living and working in space. Not only are there detailed explanations of the functions of ships and equipment, but also the jobs and activities of the explorers and colonists. All of this is wrapped in an adventurous fictional story depicted in beautifully detailed LEGO models.
The story begins with Sputnik at the dawn of the space age. It then quickly moves through a succession of space exploration events, including LEGO images depicting Armstrong’s footprint on the Moon and flag planting, the Voyager grand tour of the planets, and the Opportunity rover on Mars. Interested readers are provided the instructions for building their own Sputnik model.
The story then depicts a possible next stage in mankind’s space exploration with details of a Moon Base, the mining of Helium-3 for energy generation on Earth, and the usage of the base as a launch pad for establishing a colony on Mars. The little LEGO spacemen soon create a peaceful Federation on Earth, and move on to establish a space station in orbit around Jupiter called Krysto Station. This base is then used to establish another outpost on Saturn’s moon Hyperion.
Eventually, evil telepathic 'worms' are discovered on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede, which influence an admiral to recruit others to his cause to become space pirates. Of course, by the end, the pirates are defeated, and mankind ends up establishing a thriving colony on a planet in the Altair system.
Interspersed in the story are the instructions for creating some of the depicted models. In total, the book included ten sets of LEGO instructions, comprising a total of thirty pages of directions. Every construction carefully includes a legend at the top of each page with the type and quantity of LEGO bricks required. The models with instructions include Sputnik, three spaceships, four robots, a computer terminal and a Ganymede ‘worm.’ The only negative that could be said for this book is that the models with instructions are all on the smallish side, with instructions typically comprising three to five pages. However, masters of LEGO building will no doubt find much inspiration for building their own models based on the detailed images in the book.
For children and others interested in the future of space exploration, there is much here that will educate them on living and working in space. Not only are there detailed explanations of the functions of ships and equipment, but also the jobs and activities of the explorers and colonists. All of this is wrapped in an adventurous fictional story depicted in beautifully detailed LEGO models.
November 8, 2013
If Lego® were a publicly traded company, I would invest without hesitation. It is, without a doubt in my mind, the best 'toy' on earth. Fostering creativity and dexterity skills. I'm in my mid-fifties, and I can still enjoy sitting down with the Legos that I grew up with or that my children or my nephews and nieces have grown up with.
I've been aware of the various Lego® books, thumbed through a few, but have never really invested my time or money in them. But times have changed and Lego has started to uderstand the book market just a little bit better, I think.
Lego Space reads like a history book (future history, of course), complete with a glossary of terms and diagrams of the ships. It's quite cleverly put together, really, and I understand that the actual book will include directions on how to make each of the objects depicted in the book (my advanced reading copy contained no such directions). This is precisely the sort of book that I would have loved to have had as a child, and that my children would most likely have loved to have had when they were younger and playing with Legos.
But to the story itself, Lego has dropped the ball a bit. It seems a little unclear as to whether it is a story (beginning, middle, and end), or, as I have described it above, a future history article. I think it might have fared better as a story, building action and suspense along the way. Authors Peter Reid and Tim Goddard are fine writers, I'm sure, but it's no surprise that the book reads the way it does considering that Reid has written mostly history books and Goddard a memoir/biography/spiritual book. Lego® could have improved this book by paying a YA science fiction author to create an actual story around their Lego designs. I can think of a dozen names off the top of my head that would have been perfect for a venture like this.
Still...I think this is the ideal venue for Lego® -- science fiction themed books. Maybe it just combines two of my earliest loves; maybe it's the blending of two creative ventures ... but I like the combination.
Looking for a good book? This is a wonderful way to keep a child creative and busy and renewing (or instilling) a love of reading.
(Review originally published in blog, Looking For a Good Book lookingforagoodbook.wordpress.com)
I've been aware of the various Lego® books, thumbed through a few, but have never really invested my time or money in them. But times have changed and Lego has started to uderstand the book market just a little bit better, I think.
Lego Space reads like a history book (future history, of course), complete with a glossary of terms and diagrams of the ships. It's quite cleverly put together, really, and I understand that the actual book will include directions on how to make each of the objects depicted in the book (my advanced reading copy contained no such directions). This is precisely the sort of book that I would have loved to have had as a child, and that my children would most likely have loved to have had when they were younger and playing with Legos.
But to the story itself, Lego has dropped the ball a bit. It seems a little unclear as to whether it is a story (beginning, middle, and end), or, as I have described it above, a future history article. I think it might have fared better as a story, building action and suspense along the way. Authors Peter Reid and Tim Goddard are fine writers, I'm sure, but it's no surprise that the book reads the way it does considering that Reid has written mostly history books and Goddard a memoir/biography/spiritual book. Lego® could have improved this book by paying a YA science fiction author to create an actual story around their Lego designs. I can think of a dozen names off the top of my head that would have been perfect for a venture like this.
Still...I think this is the ideal venue for Lego® -- science fiction themed books. Maybe it just combines two of my earliest loves; maybe it's the blending of two creative ventures ... but I like the combination.
Looking for a good book? This is a wonderful way to keep a child creative and busy and renewing (or instilling) a love of reading.
(Review originally published in blog, Looking For a Good Book lookingforagoodbook.wordpress.com)
October 30, 2013
Countless kids over the years have spent hours playing with Legos and designing their own creations and waging their own battles with said creations. Lego Space provides some additional fuel for the creative fire by coming up with an entire space mythology and designs to go along with to provide some new ideas.
The book starts with real facts involving the origins of space exploration and travel to ground the book in reality and then takes off from there into the future. Each section is categorized by what faction the story is focused on and gives a description of each vehicle or design along with the story behind them all. The book as a whole is a fun twist on a building kit that not only provides detailed instructions to build the wonderfully detailed designs, but also includes the back story. The only possible drawback I see is some of the sets seem very intricate, so some younger builders may have trouble. (No blueprints were included in the galley, so I could not test any out).
Overall, Lego Space is a fantastic idea that is executed perfectly. The story is intriguing, with a good blend of originality and nods to other great science fiction, and the designs are very intricate. It would be great to see something like this accompany actual Lego sets.
Note: I received a free digital copy through NetGalley.
The book starts with real facts involving the origins of space exploration and travel to ground the book in reality and then takes off from there into the future. Each section is categorized by what faction the story is focused on and gives a description of each vehicle or design along with the story behind them all. The book as a whole is a fun twist on a building kit that not only provides detailed instructions to build the wonderfully detailed designs, but also includes the back story. The only possible drawback I see is some of the sets seem very intricate, so some younger builders may have trouble. (No blueprints were included in the galley, so I could not test any out).
Overall, Lego Space is a fantastic idea that is executed perfectly. The story is intriguing, with a good blend of originality and nods to other great science fiction, and the designs are very intricate. It would be great to see something like this accompany actual Lego sets.
Note: I received a free digital copy through NetGalley.
December 10, 2013
What looks like a building guide – along the lines of the terrific LEGO Play Book and LEGO Ideas Book (also both recommended) – turns out to be a science fiction novel for middle grade readers illustrated entirely in LEGO tableaus! Fascinating and mesmerizing and inspiring and inspired. That’s how my kids play with LEGO – they build houses and vehicles and tell stories to themselves – so when Milo read it, he was excited to recognize his own play activity and see it validated, in a way. Very cool.
I might give this book with a cool off-planet middle-grade sci-fi novel like Spacer and Rat (there are not actually that many middle grade sci fi novels set off-planet), but my boys insist that this book be paired with the LEGO Play book.
“There are some awesome builds in this book but not that many instructions, so you can use the LEGO Play Book to help you figure out how to build the stuff in LEGO Space. But you’ll need 36 light-saber handles if you’re going to make the Interceptor, and those are actually hard to come by.”
You can hear me talk it up online:
http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/most...
I might give this book with a cool off-planet middle-grade sci-fi novel like Spacer and Rat (there are not actually that many middle grade sci fi novels set off-planet), but my boys insist that this book be paired with the LEGO Play book.
“There are some awesome builds in this book but not that many instructions, so you can use the LEGO Play Book to help you figure out how to build the stuff in LEGO Space. But you’ll need 36 light-saber handles if you’re going to make the Interceptor, and those are actually hard to come by.”
You can hear me talk it up online:
http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/most...
September 10, 2016
LEGO Space: Building the Future Pub Date Nov 4 2013. By Peter Reid and Tim Goddard. Is about the story of the Federation, their explorations and most of all space! This story is a good read that space lovers will enjoy of many ages. But this is not just a story. This book also has building instructions. You’ll learn how to build satellite, spaceships, and many other space things. The instructions are easy to follow and understand. With in this story you can also learn about real space facts as well.
For me I would have to say I enjoy the photos and illustrations in the book. They’re nice and slick. They are not over crowding but show what is happening in the story or what is being talked about. I’m not a huge fan of this kind of space but my seven year old brother enjoyed it. He loves LEGO’s and space so this was great for him. This book is perfect for any Lego and/or outer space fan.
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Netgalley provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
For me I would have to say I enjoy the photos and illustrations in the book. They’re nice and slick. They are not over crowding but show what is happening in the story or what is being talked about. I’m not a huge fan of this kind of space but my seven year old brother enjoyed it. He loves LEGO’s and space so this was great for him. This book is perfect for any Lego and/or outer space fan.
http://jaikreviews.blogspot.com/
Netgalley provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
November 4, 2013
LEGO Space: Building the Future provides a basic story framework about space exploration and first contact while providing many LEGO creations to build. The LEGO sets include ships, robots, space vehicles, and settings, etc. to create and modify to a builders satisfaction. The story line is minimal, but entertaining. Many of the sets are interesting.
My 12 year-old-son (who is an avid LEGO fan) enjoyed the book. He though that the story was decent and the sets were cool. However, he would have appreciated more instructions for some of the sets.
If you enjoy LEGO, this book will inspire you to create your own space adventures.
My 12 year-old-son (who is an avid LEGO fan) enjoyed the book. He though that the story was decent and the sets were cool. However, he would have appreciated more instructions for some of the sets.
If you enjoy LEGO, this book will inspire you to create your own space adventures.
December 11, 2022
Started with some real space history and quickly became a science fiction story. Very detailed models with a variety of advanced building techniques. Some simpler ones had instructions. The story was a nice touch but I was getting bored with it by the end. Some of the ship's pictures showed top and side views plus another angle from a corner view, but some only showed top and side views with no other angles shown. Maybe only showing the top and side of a ship is good for builders to study but not as athletically pleasing.
Anyway, it was nice of my library to have a digital version of this book available for borrowing. I may try some of the building techniques I saw before returning it.
Anyway, it was nice of my library to have a digital version of this book available for borrowing. I may try some of the building techniques I saw before returning it.
April 23, 2014
LEGOs and LEGO books are extremely popular among children of all ages right now. LEGO Space: Building the Future is a LEGO book that should be included in any LEGO, space exploration, or makerspace collection. This books fulfills three roles: it tells a story, provides directions to build LEGO models, and encourages children to create and write their own LEGO story. The depth of the story as well as the LEGO creations included in this book are beyond impressive.
August 8, 2015
If you're into Lego, and particularly classic Lego Space, you may find the pictures of starship models etc. excellent and intriguing.
There's also a story arch that connects the pictures, and while the text is bland, it still does a decent job of enhancing the pictures.
Without the text, I think one would just thumb through the book without really looking at the pictures. The text forces you to appreciate the pictures better, so in this regard, it works well.
There's also a story arch that connects the pictures, and while the text is bland, it still does a decent job of enhancing the pictures.
Without the text, I think one would just thumb through the book without really looking at the pictures. The text forces you to appreciate the pictures better, so in this regard, it works well.
March 27, 2014
This is a great space adventure that just happens to be illustrated via LEGO. The book will inspire you to get your bricks out and start building. It even includes some step-by-step instructions for smaller models for those of us that wish we had those master builder talents showcased within. This is a great book for any space fan, scifi fan or LEGO fan.
December 15, 2013
Anyone looking for a book for a lego fan this Christmas should be picking this one up. A lovely story with lots of colourful illustrations and step by step I st ructions to build your own models in the story. A cracking read.
December 23, 2013
This is a cool, science fiction adventure complete with pictures of LEGO ships AND the designs how to build them - fun! The Gate is especially cool, a stable wormhole/portal that enables ships to reach the lunar colony faster...beware the green eyed worms that can control thoughts!
April 26, 2014
This is a really cool "documentary" about the history of space travel (from the future, of course). The LEGO creations presented are highly-detailed, imaginative spacecraft, stations, and other smaller vehicles. Very cool.
August 3, 2014
How to read this books?
March 12, 2015
Sehr schöne Historie der Raumfahrt von Sputnik bis in ferne Zukunft - in Lego.
June 29, 2015
Some very cool ideas. I love that mix of scale and heavy use of parts from the earlier space services. Oh, and there's a story includes too. And my daughter loves the shuttle launch photo!
July 1, 2015
This book is so cool. It narrates like a movie and shows you a spec sheet so you can build each spaceship, jet, robot, etc. Now if only I had a thousand piece Lego space set I would be good to go.
October 5, 2018
This is a sci-fi book:
A futuristic story that tells of the challenges off-world colonists faced as they began settling in outposts, really out there. It begins in the past and takes us back to the future. Starting with the very thing I mentioned at the beginning of my post – Sputnik’s launch into space on Oct 4th, the first chapter of this story is set in reality and gives a brief history of space exploration from Sputnik to the Mars Rover, Curiosity, landing on Mars in 2012 (this book was published in 2013). The next chapters take us forward to the middle of the 21st century and we can follow along as the characters tumble into adventures, face space in its unknowns, and turn the pages to see what they will do next.Lego Space World Space Week
And this is a Lego book:
So it makes sense that the illustrations in this book are hi-def photos of realistic Lego characters and creations. I loved the tiny but oh-so-real Voyager 2. To be honest, I loved every Lego creation and while I am not a Lego expert in any sense, we have tons of Lego bricks and minifigures still lying around that make a come-back every once in a while – like when we encounter magical books like this. It also includes step-by-step instructions for some of the creations featured in the book, while Lego fans can certainly attempt the others that don’t come with instructions.
I wish that instructions and details on required Lego pieces for more of the creations were included. That would have definitely made it more easier for part of the target audience – those around 11 years old. But overall, this is a cool book that can inspire Lego creations!
Rating: 4/5
Reading Level: 10 and over
Reread Level: 3.5/5 for the sci-fi story; 5/5 for the featured Lego creations
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC and letting me discover this book. Opinions are fully mine and based on a borrowed copy today as the ARC expired years ago
A futuristic story that tells of the challenges off-world colonists faced as they began settling in outposts, really out there. It begins in the past and takes us back to the future. Starting with the very thing I mentioned at the beginning of my post – Sputnik’s launch into space on Oct 4th, the first chapter of this story is set in reality and gives a brief history of space exploration from Sputnik to the Mars Rover, Curiosity, landing on Mars in 2012 (this book was published in 2013). The next chapters take us forward to the middle of the 21st century and we can follow along as the characters tumble into adventures, face space in its unknowns, and turn the pages to see what they will do next.Lego Space World Space Week
And this is a Lego book:
So it makes sense that the illustrations in this book are hi-def photos of realistic Lego characters and creations. I loved the tiny but oh-so-real Voyager 2. To be honest, I loved every Lego creation and while I am not a Lego expert in any sense, we have tons of Lego bricks and minifigures still lying around that make a come-back every once in a while – like when we encounter magical books like this. It also includes step-by-step instructions for some of the creations featured in the book, while Lego fans can certainly attempt the others that don’t come with instructions.
I wish that instructions and details on required Lego pieces for more of the creations were included. That would have definitely made it more easier for part of the target audience – those around 11 years old. But overall, this is a cool book that can inspire Lego creations!
Rating: 4/5
Reading Level: 10 and over
Reread Level: 3.5/5 for the sci-fi story; 5/5 for the featured Lego creations
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC and letting me discover this book. Opinions are fully mine and based on a borrowed copy today as the ARC expired years ago
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