It’s New York—but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans of all ages discover Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include a hot dog cart, yellow taxi cab, and subway train.
For adults and children aged 8 and up,
Brick City - New York
is a fun and colorful introduction to the Big Apple, packed with secrets, stories and insights that bring The City That Never Sleeps to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way.
Model reconstructions include:
One World Trade Center
Wall Street
Central Library Reading Room
Coney Island
The High Line
Times Square
Buildable projects include:
I heart NY icon
Staten Island Ferry
Empire State Building telescope
Grand Central Terminal clock
Statue of Liberty torch
Graffiti spray can and wall
Also available:
Brick City - London, Brick City - Paris
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Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority – published its first book in 2011. Our global team of experts combine astonishing facts, engaging visuals, and just the right touch of fun to create books that ignite curiosity about topics including culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more. We want to encourage the next generation of global citizens to make every day an adventure, whether they’re at home, in school, or on their travels. Come explore!