Book Facts
- The LEGO Book covers the history of LEGO from its origins in a carpenter's workshop to its status as an international brand.
- The book features a timeline highlighting key moments in LEGO history and includes information on product lines, theme parks, video games, artwork, competitions, clubs, and collectibles.
- The set includes a two-volume slipcase edition with "Standing Small"—a 96-page book celebrating the LEGO minifigure.
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The LEGO Book Reviews
“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.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This LEGO book set offers a comprehensive look into the LEGO universe, comprising two distinct volumes housed in a single box. The first book delves into the expansive history of LEGO sets, showcasing notable releases over the years. The second book, a standout for many, focuses exclusively on minifigures, presenting a curated selection from the earliest to the most recent iterations, categorized by the sets they accompany.”
Publisher Analysis
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About Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley, known as DK, publishes the official LEGO reference and idea books, and the run here starts with The Ultimate LEGO Book in 1999. Many come with a minifigure, often one not sold anywhere else, and for some collectors the figure is the reason to buy the book. The Visual Dictionaries and Character Encyclopedias are the best known of these, and the popular ones are updated every few years with a new edition and a new figure.
Summary
Books Dorling Kindersley The LEGO Book set ISBN1405341696 was released on October 5, 2009, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $34, while used sets sell around $28.
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Reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating LEGO® story in The LEGO® Book. From its beginnings in a carpenter's workshop and the development of the first plastic brick, to the group's current position as an international brand, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO® history.
Fascinating facts on every significant LEGO® product line, theme park, video game, artwork, competition, club, collectible and more combine with images from the LEGO Group's photo archives-many seen here for the first time-and inspiring ideas on how to make a variety of things from just a few bricks. Packaged in a beautiful slip case with cutting-edge design, this two-volume set also features Standing Small-a 96-page book celebrating the minifigure.
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