In this volume of the LEGO® Adventure Book series, Megs and

Brickbot face their toughest challenge yet. The Destructor is on

the loose again, demolishing LEGO models and shaking things up!
Join Megs as she rebuilds the models and meets some of the world’s
best builders. Learn to create a Renaissance house, a classic movie
theater, sushi, Miniland-scale marvels, an ice cream truck, street
lamps, and even a chicken coop. With 40 step-by-step breakdowns
and nearly 150 example models, The LEGO Adventure Book will surely
inspire you and keep you building!
 The LEGO
®

Adventure Book
Robots, Planes, Cities & More!

Megan H. Rothrock

San Francisco
The LEGO® Adventure Book, Volume 3: Robots, Planes, Cities & More!
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How much farther
to the Council
of Creative
Constructionists,
Daniel? We’re almost there. Now
that we’ve apprehended
the Destructor, we
can start to put things
back in order.
All the pieces are
falling perfectly
into place...
Heh heh heh...
 CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Megs and the CCC 6

Chapter 2 Great Times in Dordrecht 16

Chapter 3 In Deep Space 40

Chapter 4 Trouble in Eden 48

Chapter 5 A LEGO Town Revisited 66

Chapter 6 Steam Fair Fun 94

Chapter 7 Out of Scale 118

Chapter 8 A Seaside Situation 138

Chapter 9 Dinner and a Show 160

Chapter 10 Rise of the Brickzards 178

 What do you
mean, Daniel?
Where’s the CCC?

Hmm...
something The Council of Creative constructionists
is off... is all about imagination. What you imagine
is what you get. I’m guessing you were
expecting a huge and spectacular building?

As the Destructor does

not believe in imagination,
Yes, big and he is hindering our view,
impressive. so we only see a few
LEGO Bricks.
Then it’s up to
us to lend some
imagination That’s better!
and see things Let’s open
bigger. the door.

We can’t fit in that!

Silly blokheads.

It’s bigger inside.

Some boxes are
special like that,
you know.

Indeed!

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 Megs and the CCC

Wow! Look at
this place! So
many creators!

These are my old friends

We should get him
Gitte and Neils, some of the
into the prison abyss.
best LEGO Creators ever—
Then we can start My hearing?
Old-school designers like me.
your hearing. I’m on trial?

Hej— No! Well, yes. Sort of. You did

er, hello, This
place let him into our world. But
Pleased to Megs! let’s get this one down with
sucks.
meet you. the other destructors first.

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Giant LEGO Bricks
Check out these cool
giant LEGO Bricks! They
are good fun for
everyone to build.

1 2
Building Tip
Try layering plates with
bricks at various points
to get the right height
for your giant LEGO
brick model.

3 4 5

6 7
8
 1
Building Tip
Using larger plates that span
the width of your brick model
will add strength to your build
and reduce the complexity of
your model.

2 3

5
BUILDING JOURNAL

These large LEGO bricks

are quite fun! But I can’t
help feeling that something
is amiss in this amazing
place. Only time will tell.

6
9
 7
How nifty that
these all stack
together, like real
LEGO Bricks!

Now that we’ve built

two of them, let’s try
building more in other
colors and stud sizes!

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 Some of the most
destructive forces any
LEGO model has ever
faced are down here.

Whoa.

Initiate plan:
Old Gray!

Other Destructors

T h e M u mmy D-Dog g Kyti iKyat V a kuu m Bi g Oth er

Destructo-
Tornado!

Bwa-ha-ha! At last!
To me, my Bad-bots.

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 M !
BA

FREEDOM!
Wake up,
Megs! But thanks to her,
all the lunatics are
out of Arkham.
I think she’ll
be okay.

I thought it
was Azkaban?

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 Mordor? It’s just Aye, like a deserted
a jail. island. Or a cave.
In the dark. With
no ocean. Yarhh.

He escaped? It will take hard work, but if

He’s out there we work together, we can turn
again? this around. We can save The LEGO
World from the destructors.

And he freed the other destructors, too.

That must have been his plan all along.
I thought we caught him too easily.
We should have been more suspicious.

Right, we have the greatest

team of constructive
heroes ever assembled I’ll build a
here. And I’m a handsome containment I’ll build a
genius. That could help. system. spaceship!

Brilliant.
I’ll help!

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 Green Group:
Let’s get Absolutely! I shan’t
tracking! Green dare miss this event.
Squad is GO!

Rock it!

I’ll build a
catapult!

Rooooaaarrr!

For the good

of the brick!

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 Wonderful, team! I like
all of the enthusiasm!
Everything sounds great.
Together we shall
overcome this situation.

Megs, you chase down

your destructor, and
we will track down
the others.

Thank you,
your Majesty,
I will do my
level best!

Good luck,
everyone!

Brickbot, can you

hear me? Track the
Destructor for me
again—quickly!

Affirmative, Megs.
A robot’s work is
never done.

Nor is a
builder’s,
apparently...

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 Oh wow! This
place is super
awesome! Look
at all of these
cool buildings!
Brickbot, come in...
Can you get any
readings as to
where I am?

Affirmative, Megs.
Tall buildings, narrow
streets, and harbors...
By my calculations
you are in a city in the
Lowlands of Holland,
circa the 17th century.

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Great Times in Dordrecht

Patrick Bosman

Profession: Historic Preservation Advisor

Nationality: Dutch
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/patrick-bosman/

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 Ah, a hat shop! That should do
the trick! This place is sure
to have some gear that will
allow me to blend in.

The 17th Century?! Oh,

I need to find a way
to blend in. Hmmm...

Hallo mevrouw, wat

kan ik voor u doen?
hmmm...
he sounds
like my friend
Arjan. Hello, Megs.
I am Patrick.
welcome to
my little shop
in the fine City Thank you, Patrick.
of Dordrecht, I need something to
Ah! Hallo, or Dordt as help me blend in with
ik heet Megs... it is called the locals of your
er, I am Megs. by us local fine city of Dordt.
Dordtenaars!

m !
Oh, that pink
ka ba
feather looks
interesting.

Pink feather? I don’t

Oh no! The Destructor!
remember seeing that
Watch out, Patrick!
before. one moment...

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Heh! Foolish Creators,
you have no chance of Hmmm...This place needs
catching me! Here, try some “remodeling!”
on some hats! HA HA!! Destructo-Tornado!!!

m !
Za
CRAS
BOOM H , B A M ,
Oh wow,
Patrick! I am
so sorry.

…POO
Why don’t
we rebuild it

F!!
together?

!
MY SHOP?
MY HOUSE?! You pink
OH NO!! menace!
Great idea, Megs.
I am sure the
two of us can
get it rebuilt
much faster.
First let me
change into my
work clothes.

17th-Century Dutch House

My house is a rather complex
building, so pay close attention
to the steps and don’t work too
fast. Keep an eye out for details
and hidden features as well. Only
advanced LEGO builders should
try to tackle this build!

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 ×1
×18 ×4
×1
×5 ×5
×5
×4
×7 ×1 ×2
×1 ×1
×4 ×2 ×25
×5 ×2 ×1
×1
×8 ×12
×17 ×12
×2 ×16 ×2
×4 ×2 ×1
×1
×4 ×11
×4 ×1 ×1 ×9
×11
×1
×4 ×1

×2 ×1
×4 ×2 ×1 ×2 ×6
×1
×3
×2 ×2
×6 ×5
×1 ×2 ×1
×14 ×2 ×1
×4 ×3 ×4
×23 ×4 ×3 ×1 ×1
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×2
×4
×12 ×7 ×20 ×12
×2 ×1
×3 ×2
×1 ×2 ×2
×3 ×5 ×1 ×1
×3 ×5 ×2
×1
×2
×4 ×8
×1

×3 ×1
×1 ×1 ×2 ×1 ×1 ×1

×1 ×1 ×4
×4 ×2
×1 ×7 ×23 ×1
×2 ×6 ×2 ×12 ×2
×20 ×6
×7 ×1
×4 ×2 ×1
×1 ×2 ×1
×2 ×1
×1 ×1
×1 ×3
×2 ×1 ×1 ×3 ×1
×1 ×2 ×1
×1 ×1 ×2
×1 ×1
×3 ×2 ×2 ×2
×1
×3 ×3
×1 ×1
×1 ×1

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 ×3 ×11 ×3 ×3 ×1 ×1
×2
×2 ×29 ×7
×1
×2 ×22 ×1 ×1
×1
×10 ×1 ×1 ×1
×2 ×1
×2 ×3 ×1
×2 ×3 ×2
×2
×4 ×1 ×4
×2 ×1 ×1
×2 ×2
×2 ×1
×3
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×36 ×24 ×2 ×2 ×1
×3 ×1
×2
×1
×1 ×3 ×2
×2 ×1
×4 ×1 ×8
×1 ×3
×2
×2 ×1
×1 ×2
×2

Building Tip
It’s a good idea to work out the footprint of your
structure before you start building. Planning ahead
will help building go more smoothly once you start
adding stories. Also, incorporating a free-swing
hinge, as shown in step 2, let you open your
building with ease.

1 2

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 3 4

22
6

×7

23
 7
Building Tip
When building a staircase,
think about how it will
attach to the rest of your
building. Here, Patrick built
negative space into the
side wall to provide enough
space for the top step.

24
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25
 13 14

15

26
16 17

18

27
 Building Tip
When re-creating
a real-life building,
focus on the main,
iconic details. Strike
a balance between
how many are on
the real building and
how many will fit with
your model.

19 20

21

28
22 23
×4

24

25 26

29
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29

30
×2

31
 30
×4

×2

×4

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 ×3 BUILDING JOURNAL

Patrick’s LEGO buildings are brilliant! He told

me that he likes to base his models on real
buildings. Before he builds, he does a lot of
research and likes to learn about the building’s
history so that he can capture its character.
Using elements in unconventional ways allows
for lots of detail, too. Now I’m wondering what
My Idea Lab might look like with some cool
Dutch spires!

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 There, that's
MUCH better! It’s gorgeous! You have a
great place to live and work
for sure, Patrick! have you
built anything else?

Well, funny you should

ask, Megs. Here’s the
Bust from the entry to
The Dordrecht Gate.

Statue
1 2

35
Groothoofdspoort: Dordrecht City Gate

36
37
 Dutch Coach

38
River Boat

Building Tip
Adding various means of transport
will bring your city to life. Just keep
in mind what historical period you’re
building in so you can stay true to it.

Wow, Patrick, your fine City of Bedankt...er, thanks,

Dordrecht is indeed a cool Megs. perhaps in a
place! Yet I can’t help feeling different time. We have
I’ve been here before... a saying: once you have
been to Dordt, you’ll
never forget it.

Yes, I believe you are right

about that. Now I must dash, Oh? That sounds
as there seems to be a lunar most interesting.
situation that requires my Do be careful.
presence. Tot ziens, Patrick! see you later!

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 Meanwhile, somewhere in deep space...

ZAP!

Aha! that bright thing

down there looks
promising… Come, my
minions, time to wreak
some destruction!

Bye-bye little LowLands

buildings! Oh bloks! Disassemble!
I’m in space?! Surely there Disassemble!
must be a nice moon to
destroy out here…

ALERT!
Unauthorized intruder!

RED
Code Teal! Code Teal!

A L E R T !
RED

A ! !!
AH AH
M U

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In Deep Space
Peter Reid
Nickname: Legoloverman
Profession: Postman
Nationality: British
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/legoloverman/

Whoa! That was a There’s something

rough journey! familiar about
Where am I? this place...

Brickbot, is that you?

What are you doing here?!

Affirmative, Megs. I saw

you were heading into the
Sand Purple Cluster, so I
came to lend a claw.

We seem to be in a
scientific research
facility.

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 I will attempt to
interface with the Great idea,
central computer Brickbot. Are you Hmm . . . the computer
and get a fix on the sure you can? says, “No.” I seem to have
Destructor. triggered the security
system. I’m sorry, Megs.

Of course! It’s okay,

Computers love me. Brickbot. Let me
After all, I am a robot! do the talking.

E R T !
i ty AL Step away from the terminal

c u r and identify yourselves

Se
immediately! This facility is for
authorized personnel only!

We mean you
no harm. You two have
no business—

Eep! I don’t want

to go to space jail!

Wait, Pete!
It’s Megs!

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 nice to see you too!
Pete? Yve? Wow, This place is
Welcome to Omega
great to meet up super cool, Yve!
Base, friends!
again, guys!

Yes, we’ve been doing

some interesting scientific
studies with robots here.

I’m looking for the Destructor. Welcome, Megs. I’m

His last known coordinates afraid you’ve just missed
led me here. I have to stop him the Destructor. That
So what brings from destroying anything else. maniac and his bad-bots
you out this You can’t miss him. He’s a pink have sabotaged our
far, Megs? tornado of destruction! entire operation, leaving
us with broken robots
and no way to perform
our scientific research.

We haven’t seen him here on

Omega Base, but We should
take you to meet the Captain.

That would
help us a great
deal, Megs.

Oh dear...I can’t help

with the research,
Captain, but I’d be happy
to help fix the robots.

We’ll escort you

to the robot
storage hangars.

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 Oh my. This Can you help us out?
is quite We’re stuck as to how to put Well, let’s see
a mess. these guys back together. what we can
come up with.

This one was called

Patches. He was my
friend. The Destructor
is a big old meanie.

Patches 2.0

Here are all the parts

you need to build a
new Patches. Keep in
mind, you can also
build him in other
colors.

1
Building Tip
Look at your LEGO bricks
a different way. Sometimes
you need to turn some­thing
upside down to see it right
side up. Building inverted
(upside down) can yield
some cool results.

×2

2
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3

4 5

6
×2

7 8

45
 9

Building Tip
A few key color changes can alter the character of your robot. Using different
colors is a nice way to visually communicate a robot’s job; for example, you
could use blue for a medical one. Alternatively, using a unified color scheme for
several robots is a nice technique in a layout.

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Wow! That Oh, we don’t waste time. The Beta Series robots are
was fast! Brickbot and I know a charging up now. You’ve saved
lot about robotics. the operation, Megs! Thank you! You’re
welcome,
Pete.
The memory
of Patches
shall live on...
in Patches 2.0!

These robots
can now resume Thank you, Megs and Brickbot!
their mission! Our research should be back
on schedule soon.

Happy to help! But

now I must return
to my search for
the Destructor.

This robot debacle

has caused a lot Goodbye, Megs!
of time loss. I must Safe travels.
get back to the
Idea Lab and sort!
Megs, there is a
situation in Eden.
The coordinates
are locked in.

Thanks, Brickbot!
good luck with
the sorting!
(Dodged a bullet
there, I must say!)
GoodBye!
Take care!

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 Well, Bernella, I guess I
shouldn’t have tried to add Cluck! Yes, a few 2×8
a skylight to my studio… plates to lock things
Seems I used the wrong would have secured your
parts for bracing, and glass much better, cluck.
then it all came down!

Thank you, Bernella, for

your suggestion. I...
Wait, BERNELLA?!
Oh, I must be mad. now
I’m talking to chickens!

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Trouble in Eden
Birgitte Jonsgard
Nickname: birgburg
Profession: Science Teacher
Nationality: Norwegian
Website: www.flickr.com/people/birgburg/

Oh, you’re not

crazy, Birgitte.
Megs?! Is that you?
Everything is
so fuzzy…

Sure is! What

happened here? Did
you get hit by The
Destructor again?!

No, I was making some additions

to my newly purchased 1930s
Scandinavian Dream Home and
misjudged the placement of
a giant skylight…

Ouch! Sorry to
hear that. here, let
me help you out.

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 Thanks, Megs. I guess now
I have the opportunity
to build something even
better, while keeping the
design of my old house.
great idea,
Birgitte!

Yes, this time I want

to have a much more
modern and energy- Great! Oh and maybe we
efficient home with could build a rooftop
better insulation. garden and kit it out
with solar panels?

Oh, I like that idea a lot! I also

want to recycle as much as we
can from here. Rebuild and reuse
shall be the theme of the day!

Eden Eco Villa

If you would like to build my
Eden Eco Villa but don’t have
the right colors, try building
it using the LEGO Bricks you
have at hand. Just don’t forget
how important plants are
for a “green” home!

×5 ×2 ×4
×1 ×2 ×2
×1
×7
×1 ×4 ×2 ×2
×5 ×2 ×2
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×1 ×1 ×2 ×2

×5 ×1
×1

×1 ×3 ×4
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×1 ×1 ×6
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×1 ×1
×2 ×4 ×7
×1
×4 ×1
×8

×2 ×2 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1 ×1 ×3 ×3 ×3 ×9

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×1 ×1
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×1 ×1
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×1 ×2 ×2

×2 ×1
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×2
×16 ×18 ×4 ×6 ×2 ×2

×2 ×4
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×1 ×5

×1 ×1
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×2 ×2 ×2

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 1

3
Building Tip
It doesn’t take a lot of LEGO
bricks to make some neat
cabinets or a cozy fireplace,
and these kinds of details will
really bring your LEGO home
to life.

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5 6

53
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8
54
Building Tip
Brick-built stairs, doors, and
windows give your house lots
of character. Building these
details into your model is often
necessary if you want to build
in a particular architectural style.

55
 Building Tip
Don’t forget to think about how to access
your house. Adding 1×1 or 1×2 wedges with a
rocker plate hinge will create a roof that opens,
allowing for more playability.

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10

11 12

13

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 14

There, much better.

Now that we have the
basic frame, it’s time
to decorate. We’ll add
details to make things
hyggelig—that is to say,
cozy and nice.

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Design Details with Birgitte
Here are some handy tips for planning your
interiors. Remember you can make your living
space practical and interesting; it does not have
to be boring. For instance, when designing a
room think about both sides of the wall and their
functions. Here, one side is for the Bathroom and
the other side has a wardrobe for the Bedroom.

Remember to place
bricks with studs on
the side where you
want to attach things—
like pictures, taps, and
climbing plants—to the
walls. It is a good idea
to plan where to put
them beforehand!

Classic Lamp

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Vintage ANT7 Chairs
1 2

Building Tip
Be sure to get help from an
×2 older person when making
your own length of tubing!

Patio Furniture
1
Building Tip
Think about the function of your
building’s space and build furnishings
to complement it. Plants can create a
relaxing space.

Cherry Tree
1 2

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Exterior Foliage

Solar Panel Hot Water Heater

Wind Turbine
1 2

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Compost Bin
1 2 3

Beehive

Chicken Coop
1 2 3 4

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 Wonderful! I am so
happy with my new home,
thank you for your You are most welcome,
help, Megs! Birgitte. your rooftop
garden is really nice, and
I like your beehive, too.

Yes, I need bees to

pollinate my plants if I
want a good crop of
cherries this year! Also,
my wind turbine and solar
panels will generate
enough electricity for
my home, and The sun will
heat my black water tank
so I can have heat and
hot water.

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 Building Journal

Birgitte’s Eden Eco Villa is brilliant! She has really put a lot of thought into planning a space that works
for her lifestyle. Her choice of white with muted “sand” tones creates a clean look and a calm and
relaxing space. At the same time, adding a splash of red to one of the walls helps to warm it up.

Building in so much detail gives a sense of realism. She told me that she pays attention to the things
that surround her, like tiles, weeds, doormats, and trees. Attention to all of these details brings
everything together. Her new pad is truly Zen. My Thinking Tower could use some of her touches.

I can use my clippings from

the garden in my compost bin.
within a few months, bacteria Absolutely, and with
and earthworms will turn it the new insulation,
into a nice mulch so I can have you’ll be warm and
good soil for my garden. snug in the winter and
cool in the summer.

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 That is very true,
Megs. Let’s go relax
on the lawn and have
some apples and
cherries.

It is very important
to unwind—for the
body and the mind.

Aaahhh, this is indeed

lovely! I must remember
how important it is
to take a break every
now and again.

Megs, my sensors
are detecting some Hey, Brickbot,
trouble in a town. I’m just relaxing
with my friend
Birgitte for a bit.
Relaxing is a concept I am
not familiar with, Megs. Well, that figures...
There is always time for I’m on my way then.
cleaning and sorting. Take care, Birgitte, and
enjoy your groovy
eco-pad!

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 Well howdy,
Craig, great to
see you again!

You too, Megs!

welcome back
to my LEGO town.
There’s lots of new
builds for you to
see. Check out this
bridge over here.

Sorry, but it’s not really a

social call today. Did you
see some robots just fly
past? I’ve been tracking
them. They are creations
of the Destructor.

Destructor?
Robots? Yes, they’re minions of the
Destructor, that baddy that
likes to destroy rather
than create LEGO models.
In my previous adventure, I
accidentally released him!

Oh no!
He’s here?!

According to Brickbot’s
calculations, he’s nearby.
Well, let’s get on the
move. I just saw some
robots fly past this
way under the bridge...
I think they’re heading
for my town!

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A LEGO Town Revisited

Craig Mandeville
Nickname: Solitary Dark
Profession: Aircraft Parts Manager
Nationality: British
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/36416029@N06/

Hmmm…that
sounds like the
Bad-bots. Can
you show me the
way to the town
please? I need to
catch those bots!

Of course! Let’s just

take the tram back
to town from here.

Building Tip
Building a bridge from lots of different colored and
There we are,
textured LEGO bricks gives your model a more Central Station and
realistic look. Plus, adding plants and trees adds right on the dot!
an additional layer of texture to any LEGO city.

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 Hey Guys, this is my friend Megs. I’m
helping her track down some robots.
Megs, this is Riley, Libby, and their Sensei.

This is the center

of my LEGO Town.
Let’s see if we can
track down these
pesky robots.
Hello, everyone. have any
robots come through here?

Yes, they did! We were having our Oh no! Well, not to

karate lesson in the dojo when we worry, we can sort
heard a horrible crashing noise. that out in a jiffy!
We ran outside and found our
lovely Cinema had been demolished!

Arcata Deco Cinema

My Cinema is a bit tricky to build.

You will need to jump into your
Director’s Chair and pay close
attention to the footprint.
Be sure to add lots of
lights to the Marquee!

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Building Tip
When designing
a building, think
about it’s function
and what assets
can be added to
create the right
environment. For
example, a movie
theater like this one
should have chairs,
a screen, and a
camera.

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 Awesome!
Thanks for your
help, Megs!

You are most welcome,

Craig, happy to help.
You know, I might have
added some touches
from the Movie Theater
in my Town.

That’s perfectly fine

with me! Now the world
premiere of STAR Clutch
is back on track!

STAR Clutch? Oh sweet!

My friend Tommy
worked on that movie,
and he even filmed me
for a part! I wonder if
I made it past final cut?

Wow, really? That is super cool! I’ll have to look for you.
Well, look at that... they’re lined up around the block!

Building Tip
Take a camera with you
on your travels. Building
inspiration can come from
anywhere when you build
LEGO city models!

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1 2 3

BUILDING JOURNAL

One of the great things about building a LEGO city is that you can build in many styles from
many eras. Cities grow over the years, so each part can reflect the time when it was built.
The oldest part of Craig’s town is based on Victorian England. Trams like those he has built
are still in use in parts of England today. He told me that he also loves building a wide variety
of vehicles to go with his town. This helps to bring his LEGO town to life. Mixing different
time periods seems like a great way to build a unique LEGO City.

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Craig’s models look brilliant! He

has shown me that there is so
much more to creating a LEGO
town than just building houses or
fire stations. There can be shops,
parks, bridges, and so much more.
He shared with me that the
next big project for his town is
a large bridge that vehicles can
travel over and under. Changing
the character of a bridge can
be as simple as building in LEGO
train tracks to make it a railway
bridge.

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When designing a building, choose the color scheme
beforehand. For example, a mechanic’s garage works
well with shades of red and grey, while the magic shop in
Craig’s town is a more theatrical black, white, and purple.
The coffee shop is tan, brown, and green. Different color
schemes allow the buildings to be more distinctive when
lined up against each other on a street.

Jukebox
1 2
One thing that brings a
LEGO Town to life is the
details you can build for
your Town’s inhabitants.
Here are a few examples
for you to try.

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Street Lamp

Creating an interesting
interior can add lots of play
value to a building. a new
branch of the Coffee shop
has opened up in my town.
Minifigures can work behind

Coffee Shop 2.0

the counter, while others
order their morning coffee.

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Building Tip
Placing LEGO
plates in the
corners and
tiling the rest
of each story’s
floor allows
you to easily
detach the
stories and see
inside, which
means greater
playability for
your mini­
figures!

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Building Tip
Designing a variety
of interesting
vehicles really
brings a town to
life. Varying the
width, size, and
scale of LEGO
vehicles can
give your town
realistically busy
streets.

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Craig has built some great vehicles. He told me that when you build a car or tram, you should think
about the parts that will give your vehicle a personality or show what time period it comes from. For the
orange trolley car, he added opening doors and big windows like the real cars that traveled the streets
of Los Angeles in the 1930s. When building a version of a real-life vehicle, key in on the iconic details
such as shape, size, bumpers, shape of lights, and windshield to help capture that specific vehicle’s look.

Megs, I just had a call

from my friend Alan. The
Bad-bots have struck
again—another one of Yikes! It sounds like
my creations has been your friend Alan’s Plane
destroyed! Follow me! has been hit by The
Destructor!

Yes! Let’s rebuild it

better! While you’ve had
your transport-o-lux,
Megs, I’ve been learning
how to fly a Plane. Alan’s Airplane

Building Alan’s Airplane will

require you to put on your
AirCraft Engineer’s hat. There
is a lot of mirroring of
the plane’s hull and sides.
In order to take to the skies,
you will need to study these
instructions closely.

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If you don’t have these colors
of LEGO bricks, try building this
model in other colors.

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Now you need
to mirror the
other side of the
airplane’s fuselage
as well as wing #1.

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 Hey Megs, my Flying
instructor, Alan, has
No sign here.
offered to take me up
Sorry, Megs.
to scout for Bad-Bots.

That is an
awesome idea,
Craig!

Yeah,
I think
We’re
not—

Nothing, I think
they’ve gone. .
Or here...
Megs, come in!
I have been
informed that
bad-bots have
been sighted
at a Fair!

Thanks, Brickbot.
I’m on it!
Gotta go, Craig. Okay, sorry I
couldn’t be of more
help. Please come
back anytime.
Don’t worry about it. We’ll
get those pesky bots and
Destructors! Great to see
you—and keep on building! Thanks! And you
know I will!

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 Ha! I found you, Too late and
Destructor! a brick short,
foolish Creator!

You should try

building instead
of destroying, Heh. What fun is
Destructor. there in building
with these silly
little bricks?

What? Building with LEGO

Bricks is awesome! You—

Keep your
silly little
bricks!
In fact, Go
Classic!
MUHAAHAA!!

A M !
WH

Huh?! I’m back in

my Old Building
Gear! It seems The Well, I
Destructor has more should make
than just the power the best
of destruction in his of it and
toolbox. Perhaps investigate!
there is hope for him.

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 Steam Fair Fun!
Jason Railton
Nickname: Joefish
Profession: IT Developer
Nationality: British
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/jjrailton/

Whoa, what
happened here?

Oh no, not
another invader!

Who me? I’m not

the Destructor.
My name’s Megs.
I’m trying to
catch him!
You just missed him! This
pile of bricks used to be
one of my shire horses,
Oh, do I call dobbin. Thankfully, my
you Joe or other horse, Ned, is fine.
Mr. Fish? My name is Joefish,
by the way.

Just Joefish is
fine. Or if you
prefer, you can
call me Jason.

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Dobbin!
Let’s
sort this
Dobbin may seem small,
out and
but building him is not
rebuild
as easy as it looks.
him.
You’ll need sideways
building techniques.
Focus on the spacing
and submodules. Don’t
Good idea, race through it—slow
I will draft and steady is best.
up some
plans.

Dobbin the Shire Horse

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Many animals can be built using this core design with studs
facing out on both sides: the bigger the animal, the wider
the core. Make sure your legs are in the correct proportion,
not too thin, too long, or too short for the creature you are
building. A tail can be added on the clip end of the core, or
if the animal has no tail, a 1×2 plate can replace the clip.

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Building Tip
Study the anatomy of the animal
that you are trying to build and
sculpt the muscles in the right
places using layers of plates.

Brilliant! Dobbin is
all ready to get
back to work.

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 You’re most Steampunk?! This is a steam
welcome. So fair—no punks that I can see!
Dobbin hauls We’re showing off these
Thanks for carts in your old machines. They took a
your help, Steampunk lot of time to repair.
Megs. world?

Can you give me a quick tour

while Brickbot tracks down the
Destructor? Um, could you put
down the raygun first, though?!
My power screwdriver?
Don’t worry. This old Right,
thing is always breaking let’s see The
down. It’s harmless! Steam Fair!

We’ve all sorts of old

and classic machines Yay! I
for visitors to enjoy, could go Behold, The
like this Ice Cream Van. for a 99! Ladybird Whirl!
You Yanks call
‘em ladybugs.

Super nifty! Look at

that, it really turns!
Can you show me how
you built that?

Grab your tinkerer’s hat and get ready to

get into gearing. The Ladybird Whirl is built
with a small LEGO Power Functions Motor.
While the model is fairly straightforward,
the gearing can be tricky. I’ve broken up
the build into submodules to make it easier
for you to follow.

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Base Module

Building Tip
Designing a
good solid
base is very
important for
your ride.

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You can build
the Ladybird
Whirl’s cars in
any color you
like.

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our ride operator
and collected the
tickets, they’re
ready to go.

What a nifty
build. I’d love
to see more!

No trouble there,
Megs. we’ve lots
more to see.

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Traction Engine

This tractor
is steam-
powered.

Oh interesting, I
wonder if that’s
where some of
the inspiration for
SteamPunk comes
from?

Erhm, maybe,
but this isn’T
SteamPunk, just
regular old
steam!

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Building Tip
Instead of building a large diesel or electric locomotive, try building a smaller
steam engine straight onto the motor module. Use your favorite color for the
bodywork and just use black for all the little details. Remember to leave a gap
for the engine’s cable to come out at the back. If you’re using a battery box, it
can be hidden in a wagon that follows the engine.

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Scouts

Building Journal

Jason’s fair models are fabulous! He’s put a lot of time into planning how things
will move and function. Adding gears and motors really brings his models to life.
Jason told me that he likes to use a lot of plates to sculpt shapes, as he did
for the muscles on his Shire horses. His use of different colored ladybirds with
pink noses adds a sense of whimsy, perfect for a fun fair ride!

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 That 99 cone hit the spot!
One time around on The
Ladybird Whirl and then
I need to check in with
my assistant.
An assistant, eh?
must be nice to
have one.

Brickbot is ace.
Mind you, I think he’s
a bit keyed up about
sorting...hee-hee.

Sorting, yes, well

that’s one thing we
LEGO Creators have to
do if we want to build.

Megs, come
in, Megs!

Ah, there he is. Hey,

Brickbot, I’ve been
visiting a fun Fair!

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something then. You are
needed in the Valley of the
Brick immediately.
Roger that, on my way.
Jason, thanks for
showing me around!

You’re quite
welcome. that
Valley of The
Brick sounds a
bit dangerous! I will. maybe I’ll
Do be careful! find some more
cool classic
LEGO builds.

Right-O, Megs.
Cheers!

Cheers for the

great day out!

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cool town
down there!

Hang on a second.
everything seems
so big?!

h h ! Oh, I’m not a giant... You’re just tiny!

a a a Hang on, you’re a Minifigure, aren’t you?

Of course, everything must look giant

Aa ant!
to you. But For us Miniland people, it’s
quite normal. I’m Stephan, by the way.

g i
A

I’m Megs.
Wow, this place
is indeed off the
scale! I must say…
I feel a bit off
scale myself.

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Stephan Sander
Nickname: x_Speed!
Profession: IT Specialist
Nationality: German
Website: www.x-brick.de/

!
not to worry, Megs. Step into
my scale-o-matic right here.

a p
sn
Let me activate the self-
magnifying process.

Um, are
you sure
it’s safe?
of course! well,
at least most of
the time. Here, Let See? Now I’m Minifigure Scale,
me test it first. just like you. It’s perfectly safe!

ap!
Whoa! Now we’re
both miniland scale!

sn
I gotta share this
Dang, that is cool! with Brickbot.
Okay, Stephan, I’ll
give it a go!

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going on here?!
Come in, Brickbot! My claws?!
Your assistance
is required at my
coordinates.

Affirmative, Megs.
Beaming in . . .

a p !
sn
Relax Brickbot, you just beamed
through Stephan’s scale-o- Cool? What is this
Matic and are now at Miniland cool? I don’t feel hot;
Scale like us. Cool eh? all of my circuits
are functioning
properly.

Brickbot, my scans
haven’t yet picked
up The Destructor,
but I can feel he’s
close! Do you think
you could have more In the meantime,
luck finding him? let me show you
I do not need luck.
Scanning now . . . my Miniland City!

Elsewhere...

That’s strange. Nothing is

!
showing on my scanner.

a p Perhaps he’s moved on . . .

sn

Well looky here… That’s more like it!

Those foolish Creators I can really tear up
left their device all the bricks now…
alone, heh. Now, what but why should I
does this switch do…? have all the fun?

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City, Megs. It’s a fun place, of details is an advantage
but we work hard, too. of building in MiniLand
Hi, Mr. Olsen! Scale, but it also takes a
lot of LEGO Elements.
What a great place!
Everyone is so friendly,
and the buildings have
so much detail!

Good day,
Stephan.

Here’s my garage.
We run on Octan,
just as in your
world, Megs.

Wow, neat! I dig

that checker cab
and streetlight.

Last but not Why, thank you,

least, my beloved Megs, but—
LEGO Super 7. Whoa, what’s...??

What a
sweet ride!
Could you
show me
how you
built it?

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A
What the brick

C R !
is that?!

M
BOO

Oh no! Not my
Now that’s my beautiful Super 7!
kind of road... What’s happening?!
DESTROY! DESTROY!!

Somehow the
Destructor has
taken control of
the road!

Hey Stephan, why That’s a good idea.

don’t we try to I like how you make
rebuild your car? the best of a bad
I’d like to learn situation! Let’s go
more about Mini- back to my workshop,
Land Scale. and I’ll show you how
it’s done. Would you
mind asking Brickbot
to help us carry the
Sure thing. bricks?

LEGO Super 7
My Super 7 is not an
easy model to build.
You’ll need to put your
mechanic’s hat on, study
each step closely, and
stay focused.

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the mudguards
and front side
panels so they
fit properly.

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my LEGO Super 7. I built this
one in dark racing green.
It can be fun to build the
same type of car using a
different color scheme.

Vehicles come in all

shapes, sizes, and colors.
Here are a few that have
been driving around my
city’s streets.

Classic Rides

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Building Tip
Capture those curves! Working with
sloped elements like the ones on the
right will give your ride a smooth,
aerodynamic look.

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Street Rides

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Time Machine
My time machine is the
perfect crossover. It
was inspired by a certain
traveling doctor in a
blue police box and
another traveling Doc
who created a souped-up
sports car in the 1980s…

Building Tip
Starting off by building a strong chassis
for your vehicle. It will make a good base
to build on and will keep your car nice
and stable.

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Stephan’s Miniland scale vehicles are ace!

He said it can take many attempts to get
a car just right. Building one can require
hundreds of LEGO bricks to achieve the
right look and feel. Paying close attention
to the shape, contour, and lines of the real
versions is very important. I wonder how
my Idea Truck would look in Miniland scale!

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Come in, Megs!

I have located
the Destructor in Ah, my work here
Brick Valley Park. is done! So many
more things to
disassemble
elsewhere. heh,
I’m outta here!
Great! That’s
close by. On my
way, Brickbot!

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 Setting the Scale-o-Matic to
reverse. Targeting . . . ZAPP! Brickbot to Megs,
Grrrrr! Come back here, the Destructor
you Pink Nightmare! has been
demagnified, and
he has already
disappeared.

a p ! Miniland city is

sn
safe for now.

a p !
z
Oh no, We just
missed him! Well,
nice try. See you
back at The Idea
Lab, Brickbot.

What?! I’m Minifig

Scale again?! Oh Bloks!
Better book it!

Affirmative.
There is much
Stephan, it’s been really great to sorting to do,
meet you and tour your epic city. But I
as usual.
should get back to my regular scale
and catch that blasted Destructor!

Sure,
Megs, one

!
moment...

a p
z
sna
p!

I think that scale fits

Yes, back you well, Megs. It was
in my gear! my pleasure to be
Time to go! your guide. Good luck!

Thanks for the

Scale Building fun,
Stephan! See you!

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day by the seaside.
Wouldn’t you agree, Oh yes, Tad!
Shelby darling? Perfect just like
our sand castle!
Oh, hear that?

Ring-
a-ding
ding

One 99 for m’
lady and a frozen
Oh lookie… ICE CREAM! banana, please.
what do we
have here?

Uh-oh, looks
like Mr. Pink has Hey! What
struck again! happened
to our sand
castle?

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Alex Bidolak
Nickname: Brick-A-Lak
Profession: Master Model Builder and
Police Constable
Nationality: British
Website: www.flickr.com/photos/bidolak/sets/
72157630913115524/

What on earth A freak wave

Good day, Tad and Shelby. PC Alex! Good
happened, maybe?
Having a spot of trouble to see you!
Tad darling? with your sand castle? Perhaps you can
lend us a hand.

we turned our backs for a

moment, and our sand castle Hello there, I’m Megs. I’m afraid
was destroyed! We believe a it was actually the work of
freak wave to be the culprit. The Destructor, a rather mean-
tempered chap who likes to
destroy nice things!

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 Hello, Megs. PC Alex at
your service! Let’s see Perfect, they’re here!
about apprehending I’ll brief the lads.
this pink baddy then. Back in a tick, Megs.
I shall call for
brick...er, backup!

Okay,
great!

Right, chaps, code 221. Be on the

lookout for a known baddy: The
Destructor. He may also have his
crew, The Bad-Bots, in tow. He is
a slippery bloke, so use caution
when apprehending him.

Ah, sir, what

are his crimes?

Destroying lovely LEGO models

from all over, like that nice
sand castle of Tad and Shelby’s.
I will help Megs sort out this
mess. Leave no brick unturned!

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 Sand Castle
No worries about
building this Sand
Castle. Just be sure
to start with the base
and stack away. You
won’t even get your
fingers gritty with
this build.

Building Tip
When building a solid object like a sand castle, start by
working out a base to stack on, just as you would when
building a real sand castle.

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Sand Castle we same sand...
built last weekend. er, bricks!

Here, take a
Our Sand frozen banana too!
Castle has been
restored to its
former glory!
Thank you,
PC Alex! Please have
a 99 on us.
Oh, Tad, you
and your
bananas, you
silly billy!

Yum! Those
99 Ice Cream
Cones really
T’was just doin’
hit the spot!
me duty, Shelby.

You bet, missy! Us Brits do

enjoy a good sunny day
Ice Cream Van
at the sea with ice cream
to boot! Of course, if it
were not for the hard-
working Ice Cream van,
we’d be without.

In fact, I’ll show

you how it’s done,
Megs. Let’s get to it!
Lickity-split!

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BUILDING JOURNAL

Alex draws a lot of inspiration from his daily life. Living in Manchester in
the United Kingdom, he explores the city and builds local landmarks and
vehicles out of LEGO bricks. “What I love most about building is that
there are loads of building solutions to choose from. LEGO bricks are
a universal form of playing and learning. For me, LEGO building is more
than just playtime; it is a timeless, versatile, and creative art form.”

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Building Tip
With a few color changes, you
can transform the look and feel of
your truck. For example, adding
colors like greens and purples
gives you a flower delivery truck,
while adding some red, orange,
and more yellow can transform it
into a food truck.

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 So there you have it!
Now the van is ready Ace, Alex! I also
to serve tasty treats really like the
on the streets! look of your
patrol vehicle!
Very square!
Cheers! It’s quite fun
to build too. Here,
let me show you.

Patrol Car
Calling all LEGO builders!
Jump in and get ready to
go on patrol and nab
some baddies. Pay attention
to each layer of the build
and have fun with it!

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Building Tip
Using inverted 1×2 slopes and stepping out by two studs
from the inside of the chassis is a simple and clean way to
build in a fender.

In need of a civilian vehicle?

Try swapping out some yellow
and adding black and white bits,
and you’ll have a taxi!

Taxi Stand

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Alex’s LEGO models are ace! He told me, “I like to build from my imagination. I often reflect upon my
own childhood, thinking about those amazing LEGO models I could only dream about building then.” He
starts most of his LEGO models by sketching on specially designed LEGO brick paper and later works
with real LEGO bricks.

He says always keeping a sketchbook nearby is a great way to record all of your ideas, and having your
LEGO bricks sorted will speed up your building productivity. “Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with
your friends and family. Have fun and never stop building!” Like me, his hope is to inspire future LEGO
model builders, and I think he is well on his way there!

Building Tip
Using two colors of 1×2
plates results in a nice
checkerboard pattern for
the side of your vehicle.
You can add a pretty
slick pinstripe in a single
contrasting color.

Well, Alex, some really

nice work there! Isn’t it
Yes, indeed, Megs! LEGO
awesome how a few color
bricks are so inspiring to
changes have turned your
me. I just love ‘em! Now
patrol car into a taxi?
I’ve a special surprise—
That’s LEGO magic for you!
a rather well-known spot
in these parts. Let’s pop
around the corner and
‘ave a look!
sounds good!
Lead on.

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 The Woolpack Inn is a local
treasure, located just outside of
town. folks here have been known
to kick up quite a bit of dust.

Building Tip
Using different colored bricks
and plates in a similar color
scheme and stepping out half
a stud with tiles will create a
nice old-wall effect for an
older building.

Come in,
PC Alex!
PC Alex
here. Go
ahead!

We had the Destructor

cornered, but then he built No worries, PC Plod, you did your best.
a ladder and skedaddled! Megs said he was one slippery fish. We’ll
meet you back at original crime scene.

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 Thanks for trying, guys!
It seems old Pinky is getting
pretty clever with LEGO bricks,
almost like he wants to build
with them... I should get back
on his trail while it’s still
fresh. Thanks again!

You are most

welcome, Megs!
Come back any
And bananas!
time and join us
for ice cream!

Oh, Tad, you

cheeky monkey!

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 what is that funky-looking
stuff down there? Oh yikes! Did I hit some
I’d better check it out! type of shrink ray?!
This looks like sushi,
but it’s huge!

No, you didn’t shrink!

I’ve just built these
LEGO Sushi models in a
larger scale. Matija,
at your service, ma’am.

Oh hi, didn’t see you there,

Matija. I’m Megs.

I actually
built these
for a client’s
photoshoot for a
fashion magazine.
Thanks! I must say
They were fun to
I’ve never seen
build. Here, let me
LEGO Sushi before.
show you...

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 Dinner and a Show
Matija Pužar
Nickname: Matija/Puma
Profession: LEGO Certified Professional and
IT Developer
Nationality: Norwegian
Website: www.matija.no/

Scrumptious Sushi

You don’t need to be

a Master Chef to build
Matija’s minute meals,
but you do need to pay
attention to the steps.

×6 ×18 ×8 ×2 ×4 ×2
×8
×48
×6
×8 ×8 ×8 ×4
×2
×2

×6 ×4 ×2
×4 ×4
×1

×2 ×2 ×2 ×8
×2 ×8

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×3

×14 ×4
×24 ×2 ×2
×2 ×2

×2 ×28 ×8 ×4 ×4 ×2 ×2
×20 ×2

1 2
×6

3 4
×2
×2

5 6

7 8
×2
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10 11

12 13
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18

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20

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23 24

Wow, that LEGO Sushi looks so

fresh and tasty! Have you built
any other LEGO Food?

Why, yes, Megs. as

it happens I have...

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Brick Burger
Have a go
building this LEGO
Hamburger. this may
look tasty, but it’s
definitely not good
for your teeth!

×3
×7 ×16

×4 ×4 ×2
×4 ×4 ×4 ×2
×2

×1 ×1 ×4 ×16 ×16
×4 ×4
×4
×3 ×3 ×12

×8 ×4
×8
×8 ×1 ×1
×18
×16
×4 ×6
×4
×20 ×4
×8 ×2
×3 ×2

×12 ×9
×32 ×16 ×144

×4 ×1 ×1

×6 ×7 ×2 ×2

×1 ×2 ×5 ×1

×1
×5 ×2 ×3
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×12 ×18

×12 ×12 ×15

×27 ×6
×3

2 3
×4 ×4

×2

4 5 6

7
Building Tip
When building
a dome, flipping
your model over
can be a good
way to lock
plates together.

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11

12 13
Building Tip
Moving one
stud inward as
you stack plates
will give you a
nice, curved
dome.

14 15 ×18

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×16

18 19

20

21 22
×3

23 24 ×2

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 ×4
Building Tip
Using plates of the same color
helps to create a solid-looking
shape. Try experimenting with
different angle plates to achieve
the right circular look and feel
as Matija has done here. This
porcelain plate is perfect for
serving up his LEGO food.

25

26
×2

27 28
×4

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BUILDING JOURNAL

Matija’s minute meals are ace! His use of 1:1

scale and choice of color schemes make his
food very realistic. Combining brown with dark
red on the brick burger tricks your eye into
thinking it is real and fresh off the grill.

The presentation of the food on a plate just

adds to the realism. Matija told me he pays
close attention to the natural color, shape,
and texture of food to capture it properly.
Working from either reference images or real
food will help you build something realistic and
appetizing. I wonder if my yard could use a
giant watermelon?

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30

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Matija’s Minute Meals
Once you
start, you just
can’t stop.
Here are some
more culinary
masterpieces!

Hmm, something isn’t

right. I am sure there
! ! !
were some chopsticks

h H
h
here a few minutes ago.

a h
a A
A

Oh no! Someone
Yeah, how odd, they
thinks WE are
were just there... Run away!
food too! This
way, Megs! Run away!

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At the Symphony
Quick! Follow the May I present to
you the orchestra They sound
sound of Music!
of my hometown! lovely!

Whoa, what a
big ensemble!

Indeed, every
member is
needed to
create the
perfect sound.
Why don’t I show
you some of
the instruments
in more detail?

The trumpets and the Euphoniums, French horns, tuba...

conductor...

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 Flutes, saxophones...
Trombones!

Tuba French Horn

1 2 1 2

Here, you can see how A flute is even easier, Why don’t you Sure, sounds like
a clarinet is done. only one piece. Here’s grab a chair a lot of fun!
Just two pieces! how you play it. and try some
yourself?

Hey, what’s wrong? Oh, nothing… Hey, this is fun! let’s try something
this is pure (Oh my, less noisy... er, easier.
enjoyment! maybe Here’s a maraca.
My ears are this
just not wasn’t
ready to such a
A
accept such BWAAAA good
musical... idea after
SQUEEEE AK
beauty...? all!)

Hmm, it looks like... ...and Nooooo!

If you shake tastes like…
it gently, Chicken!
it makes a Hee hee! Okay, why
nice smooth don’t
sound. we try
something
else...

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Double Bass
1
×1 ×4 ×1

Time to get in ×1 ×1 ×2 ×1
the groove
and build my ×1 ×1 ×1
rockin’ LEGO
Double Bass! ×1 ×1
×1

2 3

Croatian National Theatre

This is the Croatian
National Theatre.
I built it so my
Orchestra would
have a nice place
to perform.

BUILDING JOURNAL

Matija’s professional LEGO work is so inspiring! He can build pretty much anything he sets his mind to.

As a LEGO Certified Professional, he builds a lot of models for a wide client base. He told me it is
very important to be able to understand clients’ needs and pay close attention to your parts budget.
Keeping a model simple and retaining the iconic details can be challenging, but the end result is well
worth it. Time management and a good solid plan will get you far. His passions for music and LEGO
model building go hand in hand. He has shown me there are no limits to turning what you love to do
into a career!

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 Why yes, of
Megs, meet my good course. It’s a very
friend, Wolfie. He is quite Hello old piano, so it
What a nice
young, but an incredibly there! contains parts that
piano! Is it
talented musician! are hard to get,
possible to
but if you look
build it?
closely, you’ll see
how to do it.
Oh, hi
Wolfie!

Matija, can Kunk…

k...
we play squee... kun
Don’t worry...
something we’re just
now? Please, Uh, Are you sure
tuning.
please! you guys have
practiced enough?

PLON
Oh that’s nicer! G
let me give it a try. PLING This looks simple! Hey
guys, what’s the hurry?
Yeah...Sorry, Megs. I
suddenly remembered
that I haven’t done PLING
my taxes yet!

G ! !
IN
Yeah, me too! Say, Bye, Matija. thanks

Z
Matija, what are taxes? for the music and
building lessons!

I’ll tell you Oh, I’ve got some music

when you’re for you, Creators…A dark
older, Wolfie. symphony of destruction!!!
See you later, MUAAHHAHA!!!
Megs!

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Rise of the Brickzards
Oh BLOKS! What’s going on?!
Who destroyed my ride?

You there, Sawz,

fix this mess so I can Yes, oh
get back on my path Destructive One.
of destruction!

AAARRGGh!! No, you blokheads!

Destroy! Stack, not destroy!
Destroy!

Stack? Does
not compute...
Destroy!

Hmmm...There must be
Oh, for blok’s sake! something more to this
It’s simple—like this! building thing. I have the
bricks, so why isn’t it
working?!

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Aha!

Snap together,
Whoops! darn it! Arrgh...
nothing is
working!

At last, I’ve
got you!

H !
OS
WO
Foolish Creator,
you have NOTHING!
DESTRUCTO-TORNADO!! What is this
infernal cage?!

Hmmm...I can’t
fit you and
all your Bad- Heh, we are too mighty
You are bots in my for that puny thing!
trapped by my Transport-
imagination—the O-Lux…
most powerful
thing there is!

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 Well, there’s your I have seen your powers
Right, time for your
problem. You’re not at work; I know there is
first lesson in building.
using the studs properly. creativity in you. think of
Let’s give you some
let me show you. something you want to
room to work.
create. Put destruction
out of your mind.

Heh! I don’t
need YOUR help. I’ve got
nothing…
DESTR—

Let’s start small.

Destruct-o-Lux
I see your ride has been
destroyed. Let’s rebuild it.

1 2 3 4

5
Great job! Let’s
just make some
modifications...

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 ! ! !
O A AR
ROO

Mmmm,
Click
click shiny...
AAAAAAH!!!
What in the click
brick is that?!

H !
R U NC
C

He eats LEGO
Bricks! RUN AWAY!
Oh no!

Our rides! What do

we do now?!

I don’t know...

H !
AS
SM
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 We have to
work together—
and quickly!

Here, take this

4×4 plate and
place it next
to mine!

Never underestimate the value

and power of collaboration!

Transport-o-Lux Deluxe

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9
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R !
Let’s kick

o aR
O
some scale!

ROO Go for
the jaw!

BRICK ON!

No good! He’s too

powerful for us! Go for the
weak spot—
the tail!

H !
R U NC
C
I’ve got an
idea. Circle
around!

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Frilled Brickzard

1 2

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9
×2

10

11
Buiding Tip
Try experimenting with
the placement of angle
plates to give your
model the right shape.
For example, the way
these plates are placed
next to each other will
form a perfect frill.

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13

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×2

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Building Journal

A giant beastie that eats LEGO bricks?! Oh dear!

I find these Frilled Brickzards quite scary, but at the same time, I’m oddly fascinated by them. Perhaps
it is because of my affinity for scaled creatures. The Brickzards seem to be intelligent communicators
that have a pack mentality. In any case, it is quite clear that ingenuity and collaboration is the only way
out of this situation!

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 ZING!

c h !
o o ou o !
r o ROO
o

We scared him Yeah, for now... Right, a monster that

off! Huzzah! eats LEGO bricks could
destroy us all!

Compress!
Compress!

Let’s pack up your Bad-

Bots in my spare pod.

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 We must get back to The Council
of Creative Constructionists!
Something MUST be done!

Brickbot! I’ve got the

Destructor with me
and you won’t believe
what’s happened!

Good going, Megs.

I shall prepare the
holding cell.

No, Brickbot, he isn’t my prisoner.

We’ve discovered a greater threat
out here! Now en route to the CCC!
We have a lot of work to do!

The adventure
continues...
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Megan H. The LEGO® Adventure Book series is ­dedicated

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to all the dreamers and lovers of LEGO building
with LEGO bricks around the world.

Nickname: megs/megzter Thank you to all of the creative and

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In this volume of the LEGO® Adventure Book series, Megs and
Brickbot face their toughest challenge yet. The Destructor is on
the loose again, demolishing LEGO models and shaking things up!
Join Megs as she rebuilds the models and meets some of the world’s
best builders. Learn to create a Renaissance house, a classic movie
theater, sushi, Miniland-scale marvels, an ice cream truck, street
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