Description

With video games, theme parks, a hit movie, and more, there s no denying that LEGO is more than a toy it s a cultural icon! And no one demonstrates the power and versatility of LEGO better than master modeler Warren Elsmore. In Brick Vehicles, Elsmore puts the GO in LEGO with an exploration of the history of transportation. Starting with the humble wheel and rolling through centuries of land, sea, and air travel innovations, Elsmore showcases 40 fantastic vehicles in LEGO form. Includes full scenes in stunning detail, plus step-by-step projects for some of the smaller models. Readers are in for a treat with four fun chapters that cover: Road and Rail– From the horse and carriage to the freight train and Mini CooperRivers and Oceans–The HMS Victory, a speedboat, and cruise liner are includedFlying Machines–The Wright Brother s first airplane, the Concorde, and moreThe Final Frontier– Tesla electric car, Curiosity Mars rover, teleporter
More than 400 full-color images throughout. Enclosed with the book are two dramatic 17 1 2 x 24 3 4 posters featuring stunning models of LEGO transportation scenes.