The LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is a collection of hundreds of working
examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures
alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles making it
easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every
model illustrates a different principle concept or mechanism that will inspire your own
original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your
own masterpieces.The Technic models in Fantastic Contraptions include working catapults
crawling spiders and bipedal walkers as well as gadgets powered by fans propellers springs
magnets and vibration. You'll even learn how to add lights pneumatics and solar panels to
your own models.This visual guide the third in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series
is the brainchild of master builder YoshihitoIsogawa of Tokyo Japan. Each title is filled with
photos of Isogawa's unique models all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO
builders young and old.Imagine. Create. Invent. Now what will you build?NOTE: The LEGO Technic
Idea Book series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces
shown in a particular model experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the author's
website for a list of the special parts used in the book.
