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Discover everything you need to know about Star Wars LEGO
If your child loves Star Wars LEGO, they'll enjoy this book complete with an exclusive Star Wars mini-figure.
Watch as they find out all about Star Wars LEGO weapons, battle stations and even the Death Star through amazing photos and incredible details. They'll come face-to-face with LEGO versions of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, Luke Skywalker and more and discover hundreds of little known facts about the Star Wars characters.
Packed with information on the history, manufacture and construction of Star Wars LEGO.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had been waiting for a guide to the Lego Star Wars collections and thankfully one has arrived that delivers in almost all areas. The guide itself is well illustrated and is very up to date (includes sets that were brought out in August 2009)
The 96 pages may not seem much considering the volume of lego sets/figures that have been churned out since 1999. However the pages are filled with each set, when it was released and its product ID. The layout is also by chronology (what sets were released and when) and by each film. it also provides a good insight (aka 'Brick facts') into certain characters.
This book is not for those looking for 'what is the most rare, the most collectible', nor does it go into detail on ALL of the figures available. It does however illustrate the sets that have been released, shows what some of them do, and obviously what figures come with them.
The books also includes and exclusive Luke Skywalker mini figure !
Overall a good overview, well illustrated, great for all ages. One cannot wait to see something similar for Lego Batman and Indiana Jones.......
The 96 pages may not seem much considering the volume of lego sets/figures that have been churned out since 1999. However the pages are filled with each set, when it was released and its product ID. The layout is also by chronology (what sets were released and when) and by each film. it also provides a good insight (aka 'Brick facts') into certain characters.
This book is not for those looking for 'what is the most rare, the most collectible', nor does it go into detail on ALL of the figures available. It does however illustrate the sets that have been released, shows what some of them do, and obviously what figures come with them.
The books also includes and exclusive Luke Skywalker mini figure !
Overall a good overview, well illustrated, great for all ages. One cannot wait to see something similar for Lego Batman and Indiana Jones.......
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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A book like this could have gone two ways. It could have been nothing more than a product catalogue for Lego, listing the sets they have made and telling you what they contained. Or it could have been yet another Lucasarts marketing tool - lots of glossy pictures of models of their iconic creation leaving you wanting nothing more than to go out and watch the films and buy more merchandise. Thankfully, the Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary manages to avoid both extremes while incorporating elements of both.
The book does work as a complete catalogue of all the sets in the Lego Star Wars line. There's a timeline in the first few pages giving pictures of every box and the date of its release. As you go through you'll find further details of each set (and variants) on the relevant pages. Every version of the Vaders TIE fighter that has been release is shown, for example, along with date of release, number of pieces, and minifigures included. Where a character has been represented multiple times, its more likely that only one will be shown, but details are given of variant editions - how many times Luke Skywalker has been released, what colour his hands were and whether or not his lightsabre could actually light up, and so on. Not a bad place to start then if you're thinking of hitting the auctions and carboot sales to build a collections then.
There are times however, when it feels as if some unseen editorial force has slightly hamstrung the production. Some of the Lego Star Wars models are quite huge and packed with little details to make them feel authentic. Why then, are these sets not featured in matching detail? The Ultimate Collector's Millenium Falcon for example - the set has thousands of pieces and loads of moving parts including a detailed interior. The pages dedicated to it are fairly brief though - only a few pictures, most of which are of the complete model. The UC Death Star gets similarly short shrift.
It feels as if the editors made a bad decision here - to steer the book away from being a Lego catalogue and try to keep it more like a straight visual dictionary. I wouldn't say they missed the point of Lego Star Wars - sets and their spirit are well represented - just a chance to really make the most of what they contain. The designers of these sets work hard for authenticity and this is sometimes underrepresented in this book. I get the impression other titles in the Visual Dictionary series are somewhat more detailed, its a shame they didn't keep up that quality here.
When you open your package from Amazon you'll think you've got a really nice, heavy, coffee table type of book. Unfortunately the truth is roughly half the book's thickness if made up of the 'free' minifig it comes with. Rather than being mounted on the front cover, the fig's casing is integrated with it meaning the book feels nearly twice as thick as it really is. The case is not easily opened and resealed - a warning to collectors!
So, overall, its a pretty good package. I don't know of any other product with such a comprehensive list of Lego Star Wars prodcuts. The details of pack sizes and differences in versions make it great for collectors. It could have been a lot thicker though - mounting the minifig on the cover would have left room for more photo's and more details.
The book does work as a complete catalogue of all the sets in the Lego Star Wars line. There's a timeline in the first few pages giving pictures of every box and the date of its release. As you go through you'll find further details of each set (and variants) on the relevant pages. Every version of the Vaders TIE fighter that has been release is shown, for example, along with date of release, number of pieces, and minifigures included. Where a character has been represented multiple times, its more likely that only one will be shown, but details are given of variant editions - how many times Luke Skywalker has been released, what colour his hands were and whether or not his lightsabre could actually light up, and so on. Not a bad place to start then if you're thinking of hitting the auctions and carboot sales to build a collections then.
There are times however, when it feels as if some unseen editorial force has slightly hamstrung the production. Some of the Lego Star Wars models are quite huge and packed with little details to make them feel authentic. Why then, are these sets not featured in matching detail? The Ultimate Collector's Millenium Falcon for example - the set has thousands of pieces and loads of moving parts including a detailed interior. The pages dedicated to it are fairly brief though - only a few pictures, most of which are of the complete model. The UC Death Star gets similarly short shrift.
It feels as if the editors made a bad decision here - to steer the book away from being a Lego catalogue and try to keep it more like a straight visual dictionary. I wouldn't say they missed the point of Lego Star Wars - sets and their spirit are well represented - just a chance to really make the most of what they contain. The designers of these sets work hard for authenticity and this is sometimes underrepresented in this book. I get the impression other titles in the Visual Dictionary series are somewhat more detailed, its a shame they didn't keep up that quality here.
When you open your package from Amazon you'll think you've got a really nice, heavy, coffee table type of book. Unfortunately the truth is roughly half the book's thickness if made up of the 'free' minifig it comes with. Rather than being mounted on the front cover, the fig's casing is integrated with it meaning the book feels nearly twice as thick as it really is. The case is not easily opened and resealed - a warning to collectors!
So, overall, its a pretty good package. I don't know of any other product with such a comprehensive list of Lego Star Wars prodcuts. The details of pack sizes and differences in versions make it great for collectors. It could have been a lot thicker though - mounting the minifig on the cover would have left room for more photo's and more details.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for all small boys. It describes each piece of lego made in the star wars theme. My children have poured over it again and again. Have now bought another two of these for nephews and children's friends.
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Warning - your kids will love this!
Obviously I am talking about any kids who are Star Wars fans and the warning is directed to all parents. Why?? Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Nelson
Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary - A 10 Year old's view.
This book is really good because it tells you lots of Lego sets but it's also a bit like a visual dictionary on the actual movies and Clone Wars. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lavs
A great gift for any LEGO loving kid
This is a great product and my 10-year old son absolutely loves it. This will make a fantastic present for any LEGO loving kid.
Published 4 months ago by FrankMWeber
GREAT BOOK
BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY 6YR OLD SON WHO IS A BIG LEGO AND STAR WARS . THE BOOK IS STURDY AND COMES WITH A FREE FIGURE ALL ROUND A GREAT GIFT VERY PLEASED
Published 5 months ago by KELLY
Brilliant Lego Appeal
My son is five and we bought this for him last Christmas as he is mad on Lego and Star Wars. As the year has progressed he looks at it more and more - in fact, every night before... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Coincidence Vs Fate
Inspires Creativity
My son 7 loves both Star Wars and Lego and has lots of Lego but not much Star Wars Lego. But we got him this book because of his interest in both. Did we make the right choice? Read more
Published 6 months ago by philiponicho
Lovely book
I bought this book for my 7 year old grandson - he absolutely loves it. It's beautifully presented and really makes a great gift.
Published 6 months ago by A. Barker
Homer Fett
Hello. Who doesn't love lego? Who doesn't love Star Wars? (you don't have to answer that one lol) Put the two together and you got some great products. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Homer Fett
LEGO Star Wars The Visual Dictionary
This book is really essential to any LEGO star wars collector not just for the first aspect: Entertainment
But for this one: its a guide. Read more
But for this one: its a guide. Read more
Published 7 months ago by kidreviewperson
Excellent
My 5-yr old son got this as a birthday present and spends car journeys and time in bed studying it. Lots of detail and colour and lovely to look through with him and learn about... Read more
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