LEGO Books Collection by Simon Hugo 2 Books Set - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition
365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241469422; 9781465453020

Overview:
This vibrant, hardback two-book collection brings together two cornerstone LEGO titles that have inspired builders around the world. The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition is a brand-new edition of the ultimate ideas treasury, packed with hundreds of fresh building concepts from LEGO fan builders and designed to sharpen your skills. It features more than 200 new models and a clear, visual approach that helps readers learn to plan, design, and execute ambitious builds—from dream houses to imaginative vehicles and fantastical landscapes. The edition emphasizes practical tips, techniques, and insight into how professional designers generate ideas, making it a valuable guide for both budding creators and seasoned builders. Complementing it is 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks, an activity-packed volume that offers hundreds of quick-build ideas, games, challenges, and pranks to fill days with creative play. Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2016 in the Best Book category, this title invites daily, playful engagement with LEGO bricks and fearless experimentation. Together, these two hardbacks form a complete set for expanding creativity, improving dexterity, and fostering a lifelong love of building.

What This Collection Covers:
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition guides aspiring designers through a spectrum of projects that span architecture, fantasy, and everyday scenes, with sections that demystify the design process. Readers will discover how to translate ideas into bricks, explore scale and proportion, and understand the logic behind successful builds. The book celebrates both kid-friendly projects and more complex builds, offering ideas that are accessible to all ages and abilities while still challenging seasoned builders. On the other hand, 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks acts as a year-long playground of activities—from quick wins that require just a handful of bricks to longer, story-driven projects that invite storytelling, stop-motion, and cooperative play. It’s a practical toolkit for daily creativity, encouraging experimentation, collaboration, and a sense of LEGO-inspired discovery that can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends. Together, the collection supports imaginative play, learning through making, and confidence-building through hands-on practice.

Book-by-Book Guide:
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition, this timely edition updates a classic with hundreds of all-new models and practical techniques. It invites readers to explore a broad range of builds—from architectural feats to whimsical creatures—while offering insider tips on how professional designers develop ideas and how fan builders bring them to life. With clear, step-by-step guidance and a visually rich layout, it’s ideal for aspiring designers who crave structure as they experiment, as well as for educators seeking a versatile resource for creative projects. This edition emphasizes inclusivity, presenting ideas suitable for varied ages and skill levels, and acts as a springboard to more ambitious personal projects. Pages are filled with colorful, accessible prompts designed to spark conversations, teamwork, and creative confidence.

365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks, by Simon Hugo with contributions from Alice Finch, offers hundreds of activities that range from micro-builds to longer challenges. Readers can join LEGO treasure hunts, perform magic tricks, create stop-motion movies, and design LEGO pets, all while developing problem-solving and spatial thinking. The book’s playful format and varied activities encourage experimentation, quick wins, and shared family play, making it perfect for rainy days, weekend projects, or school club sessions. It’s also a celebrated title—awarded in 2016 for creative play—so readers can trust its promise of engaging, well-structured ideas that foster imagination and confidence in builders of all levels.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This two-book collection is ideal for curious kids and families who love hands-on fun, as well as for classroom use and library shelves. The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition suits early to mid-stage designers—great for ages roughly 7 and up—who want a reliable reference that teaches design thinking and construction techniques. 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks targets daily creativity for children around ages 7–12 (and beyond, for families who enjoy intergenerational play), offering a diverse slate of activities that keep budding builders engaged throughout the year. Gift buyers will appreciate the value of owning a complete set that covers both ideation and execution, with durable hardcover editions ready for frequent use in homes, classrooms, and makerspaces. Teachers and parents will find in this collection a practical, repeatable framework for project-based learning and collaborative building sessions that are as entertaining as they are educational.

Key Benefits:

• Two durable hardback titles that form a complete LEGO-building resource for creativity, planning, and execution
• Hundreds of ideas and hands-on activities to fuel daily play and long-term projects
• Insider tips from professional designers and experienced fan builders to elevate techniques
• Age-appropriate projects that nurture spatial reasoning, sequencing, and problem solving
• Great for family bonding, classroom activities, and LEGO-themed gift sets
• Beautiful, color-rich layouts that make learning and building intuitive and fun
• Includes award-winning content and ongoing inspiration for new collaborations and challenges
• Perfect for fans who want a trusted duo of reference and activity books in one collection

About the Author:
The LEGO Ideas Book New Edition brings together a team of LEGO and publishing veterans: Simon Hugo, a prolific writer and former editor known for his work on LEGO-related titles, with contributions from Tori Kosara, Julia March, and Catherine Saunders. This quartet combines design insight, playfully authoritative guidance, and accessibility to create a book that speaks to both beginners and seasoned builders alike. Simon Hugo’s expertise in LEGO-related storytelling is complemented by the editorial precision and clarity of Kosara, March, and Saunders, whose collaboration ensures a wide range of projects and approachable instructions. The result is a reliable, inspirational reference that helps readers see LEGO not just as bricks, but as a tool for imagination, planning, and expressive storytelling.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Together, these two hardback titles offer a holistic approach to LEGO creativity: a design-focused primer that teaches the process behind the build, plus a year-long, activity-driven companion that keeps builders engaged every day. Owning the complete set provides a seamless continuum from concept to execution, making it a standout gift set for aspiring designers, hobbyists, and families who value imaginative, hands-on play. With durable construction, clear instructions, and a wealth of ideas, this collection invites repeated use—perfect for building confidence, expanding a builder’s toolkit, and turning play into meaningful creative outcomes.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.