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"ULBG is a clearly written and informative resource, an essential for any aspiring brickmeister whether adult or kid. By not intimidating casual builders, this resource empowers these readers to take the next level on their own."
—Geek Dad Blog on Wired.com (Read More) |
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Book excerpt on French LEGO enthusiast site
—FreeLUG, December 15, 2006 (Read more) |
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Interview with Allan Bedford on Canadian TV network
—CityTV, November 14, 2006 (Watch) |
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"A must-have book . . . once your kids have devoured this book, they will be clamoring for more Lego bricks. Future engineers, architects, artists, and designers will have a field day with the possibilities this book presents."
—Eclectic Homeschool (Read more) |
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"This re-awakened how much I loved LEGOs as a child and how I don't want to lose that aspect of my inner child . . . This book will be excellent in assisting anyone who is interested in enjoying the most brilliant toy in the world."
—Utah Valley Linux Users Group, August 10, 2006 (Read more) |
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"A nice introduction to the LEGO world . . . this book should be useful for many years to come."
—The Other World blog, August 3, 2006 (Read more) |
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"We were so pumped by The Unofficial Lego Builder's Guide . . . All aspects of Lego building are covered, using principles found in other walks of life — which is actually a good way to solve any problem."
—Uncrate.com, June 2006 (Read more) |
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Podcast with Allan Bedford
—BimPCast, March 3, 2006 (Download and listen) |
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Q&A with Allan Bedford
—Millionaire Playboy, April 2006 (Read more) |
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"This guide is full of the techniques that will help you and your kids build those and just about anything else."
—Power To Learn, March 2006 (Read more) |
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Podcast interview with Allan Bedford
—Bricks in my Pocket, February 25, 2006 (Read more) |
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Interview with Allan Bedford on Internet TV show (starts about 13:30
minutes in)
—CommandN, February 13, 2006 (Watch) |
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5/5 Stars: “would recommend this book to almost anyone… I must warn you
though - this book will inspire you to build something after picking it up.”
—BAMCAT, February 14, 2006 (Read more) |
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“We purchased a copy sight unseen a few
weeks ago and were very impressed, so thought it especially
serendipitous when we got the opportunity to speak to Mr. Bedford.”
—Next Brick, January 30, 2006 (Read the interview) |
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"Culture Schlock" column on LEGO's failed effort to ban Mega Bloks in Canada includes quotes from author Allan Bedford and calls the book "a meticulously detailed how-to manual for plastic brick architecture."
—Nashua Telegraph, December 22, 2005 (Read more) |
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"This sweet and extremely practical guide will delight any person of any age who, upon spying a few errant Lego pieces, finds themselves clicking them together almost without thinking."
—800-CEOREAD, December 15, 2005 (Read more) |
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Included in holiday gift guide
—London (Ontario) Free Press, December 17, 2005 (Read more) |
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"No, Lego does not have much to do with advanced computing systems, but I think it’s cool, and I’m betting a fair number of you do, too. This book is cool."
—;login:, December 2005 (Read more) |
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"I've often read that building a scale model using LEGOs is difficult, but I've found a very useful book that would help me along the way."
—Operation Gadget, November 30, 2005 (Read more) |
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Included in holiday gift guide
—MacTech, December 2005 (Read more) |
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"Going beyond simply supplying instructions for building particular models, this useful guide provides information, tips, and techniques that empower readers to make their own fantastic creations."
—Book News, December 2005 (Read more) |
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Book featured on front page of most trafficked LEGO fan site
—LUGNET, November 17, 2005 (Read more) |
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Reviewed on site for Bionicles fans: "A great gift item for anybody interested in learning how to design and put together solid and interesting LEGO models."
—BZPower, November 21, 2005 (Read more) |
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"This is the single best reference I've read to understanding how to create successful and sturdy and most of all cool Lego models."
—Bully's Book Club, November 12, 2005 (Read more) |
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"Podcast includes book review: "I can't talk highly enough about this book... An awesome reference. If you're an AFOL (Adult fan of LEGO) and you don't have this book or if you're a child who loves to build and you don't have this book, go out and buy it."
—BricksInMyPocket, October 29, 2005 (Read more) |
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Email newsletter promo for Q&A with Allan Bedford solicits questions from readers
—OutsideLeft, October 27, 2005 |
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Podcast includes plug of upcoming book review
—BricksInMyPocket, October 19, 2005 (Listen) |
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Article entitled "Bedford the Builder": "I love this book... All written and presented in a tone genuine in its generosity and warmth for plastic components and the varying degrees of creativity gifted to us all through them."
—Outside Left, October 2005 (Read more) |
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"While there have been project books written over the years which detail a couple of finished models, Bedford’s book is like an encyclopedia of LEGO and possible models to be built."
—RoundtableReviews.com, October 20, 2005 (Read more) |
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"The book's light tone is inviting to young hobbyists and the young at heart."
—Planet Utica, October 19, 2005 (Read more) |
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"AFOLs will want to add the book to their collections, and non-AFOLs and families will benefit greatly from the book, as it will allow them to move to the next level."
—Brick Journal (Read more) In same issue: article by Allan Bedford about building a model of the U.S.S. Constellation model and full-page ad for book |
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"All of this information is organized in easy-to-follow chunks, with accurate illustrations, and straightforward and understandable writing."
—Blogcritics.org, October 9, 2005 (Read more) |
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"If you like building with Lego bricks, this is the book for you."
—Teddy the Bear blog, October 5, 2005 (Read more) |
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"The author has done a good job of mixing the levels of information to allow the book to reach to a broad audience."
—Brick Journal, October 2005 (Read more) |
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"If you're a fresh-minted AFOL with no previous Lego experience, or a precocious youngster wishing to absorb some formalized knowledge of the system, Lego Builder's Guide fills in the gap."
—Ink19, September 2005 (Read more) |
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Book info posted with discussion
—EuroBricks, September 25, 2005 (Read more) |
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Book announcement posted
—Bookblog, September 14, 2005 (Read more) |
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Added to resources list
—HobbySpace.com (Read more) |
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Running contest with No Starch Press books as prizes
—Brick Journal, (Read more) |
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Article about adult LEGO fans mentions book and includes quotes from author Allan Bedford —Evansville Courier & Press, September 11, 2005 (Read more) |
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"It's a terrific book, and I honestly think it'll be one of the most successful AFOL books to date." —Bricks on the Brain, September 9, 2005 (Read more) |
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Podcast mentions new book. —Bricks in my Pocket, September 9, 2005 (Listen here) |
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Book cover and announcement posted under "Recommended Reading." —What a Slacker, September 2005 (Read more) |
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Book announced —MAKE Magazine blog, August 25, 2005 (Read more) |
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Podcast interview with author Allan Bedford posted —Network World, August 29, 2005 (Listen here) |
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