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Then add the finishing touches to your models with plants, traffic lights, scaffolding, and park benches. Snap together a few houses, shops, and apartment buildings to create your own neighborhood! </p> <p>Inside you’ll find:</p> <ul> <li>Complete, step-by-step instructions for four multistory buildings</li> <li>Dozens of inspiring ideas to use in your own models</li> <li>Mini builds for a recliner, old-time lamp post, traffic light, and more</li> <li>A gallery of the authors’ designs</li> </ul> <p>For ages 10+</p> <p><u><a href="/download/legoneighborhoodpartslist.zip">Download the parts list</a></u><br /> <u><a href="/download/samples/LNB_Truck_Bonus.pdf">Download the free BONUS building instructions,</a></u> a truck that fits into<br /> the Corner Store's loading dock</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author-bio field-type-text-long field-label-abovec"><div class="field-label">Author Bio </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Brian Lyles</strong> is a professional videographer who runs <u><a href="http://www.brickcitydepot.com">Brick City Depot</a></u>, an online repository of detailed LEGO architecture building instructions. </p> <p>When not running <u><a href="http://www.brickcitydepot.com">Brick City Depot</a></u> with his brother Brian, <strong>Jason Lyles</strong> works as a software developer.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-toc field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="content"><div class="field-label">Table of contents </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>View the detailed <a href="/download/samples/LNB_toc.pdf">Table of Contents</a> (PDF)</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-reviews field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="reviews"><div class="field-label">Reviews </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>See Brian and a whole LEGO Neighborhood on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAWszpBS5U" target="new"><b>national TV</b></a>!</p> <p>"I can easily see this book becoming an invaluable resource."<br /> —<b>The Brothers Brick</b> (<a href="http://www.brothers-brick.com/2014/08/19/the-lego-neighborhood-book-review/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Another cracker from No Starch. If you're thinking of making your own modular buildings but don't know where to start you'll find it particularly useful."<br /> —<b>Brickset</b> (<a href="http://brickset.com/article/12076/the-lego-neighborhood-book">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Spectacular enough to keep LEGO maniacs on track."<br /> —<b>Booklist</b> </p> <p>"You will want this book for your Lego book collection, and it’s also a fantastic gift for any builder on your gift list."<br /> —<b>GeekDad</b> (<a href="http://geekdad.com/2014/08/build-lego-neighborhood/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>Check out The LEGO Neighborhood Book on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAWszpBS5U"><b>national TV!</b></a></p> <p>"A must own for LEGO enthusiasts."<br /> —<b>SciFiMafia.com</b> (<a href="http://scifimafia.com/2014/10/book-review-the-lego-neighborhood-book/">Read More</a></p> <p>"I highly recommend it."<br /> —<b>The Brick Blogger</b> (<a href="http://thebrickblogger.com/2014/10/the-lego-neighborhood-book-review/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"A well thought out and designed book. Great for anyone interested in creating LEGO buildings, and lots of material for inspiration."<br /> —<b>Rebrickable</b> (<a href="http://rebrickable.com/blog/2014/review-lego-neighborhood-book">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"A very good resource especially if you’re new to building modulars."<br /> —<b>The Brick Fan</b> (<a href="http://www.thebrickfan.com/the-lego-neighborhood-book-review/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Overall I'm really impressed with this book. It showcases some really excellent models, buildings and introduces a great new idea in modular building."<br /> —<b>Brick Nerd</b> (<a href="http://bricknerd.com/home/review-the-lego-neighborhood-book-18-2014">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"This book is easily one of my favorite LEGO books. If you are a town fan, I can’t recommend it highly enough."<br /> —<b>A LEGO A Day</b> (<a href="http://www.alegoaday.com/lego-neighborhood-book-review/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"The LEGO Neighborhood Book is a great resource for LEGO aficionados of all ages."<br /> —<b>Game Fiends</b> (<a href="http://gamesfiends.com/book/the-lego-neighborhood-book-review/">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Good for kids or kids at heart, though just about anyone will be enthralled by the 204 pages of awe-inspiring LEGO creations and step-by-step instructions on how to create them."<br /> —<b>Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day</b></p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="block-shariff-shariff-block" class="block block-shariff clearfix"> <div class="shariff" data-services="["facebook","print","twitter"]" data-theme="colored" data-orientation="horizontal" data-twitter-via="nostarch" data-lang="en"></div> </section> </div> </section> <aside class="col-sm-3" role="complementary"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <section id="block-system-navigation" class="block block-system block-menu clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Navigation</h2> <ul class="menu nav"><li class="first last leaf"><a href="/user" title="">My account</a></li> </ul> </section> <section id="block-block-52" class="block block-block clearfix"> <p><a href="/mailchimp/subscribe">Want sweet deals? 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