The guys over at Smashing Bricks have uncovered a load of new Dorling Kindersley (DK) LEGO books in the 2013 DK catalog. The catalog mentions several new & exciting books, including a Collectable Minifigures Encyclopedia, a Legends of Chima Brickmaster, Ultimate Sticker Collection and a few DK readers. As well as a few books for Hero Factory fans and the mysterious Yoda Chronicles.
So, to get us started off with the books, here is the LEGO Minifigures: Character Encyclopedia. This book contains information on all the minifigures from Series 1 through to 10, and will also include a exclusive minifigure. It has 208 pages, will cost $18.99 (USD) and will hit shelves in May 2013.
From the Musketeer to the Minotaur, the LEGO® Minifigures world features a diverse cast of minifigures inspired by history,
movies, myth, sports, and everyday life. With the LEGO® Minifigures: Character Encyclopedia, readers will get to know all of
the fun and fantastic minifigures from Series 1 through 10.
LEGO Minifigures collectors and fans alike will love this guide showcasing each and every LEGO Minifigures character available, allowing them to see exactly which minifigures they still need to complete their collections. LEGO Minifigures are
only bought in blind packs; this book will be a definitive list of every LEGO Minifigures character available!
Next up, we have some Dorling Kindersley books for the upcoming Legends of Chima theme. There will be a 96 page Brickmaster book ($32.99 USD) along with an Ultimate Sticker Collection (96 pages, $12.99 USD) and 2 DK readers (32 and 48 pages, $3.99 for paperback and $14.99 for hardback). All these LOC books will be available from May 2013.
Look out for a Brickmaster, Ultimate Sticker Collection, and two readers publishing May 2013!
And…..for all the loyal LEGO Star Wars fans there is two readers (Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith). These books tell the story of Episodes II and III in LEGO form. Both of them will be coming in August 2013.
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones will be released in 3D on September 20, 2013!
Level 2: LEGO® Star Wars®: Attack of the Clones
Young readers will learn all about the rise of the enormous Clone Army and the first battle of the Clone Wars in this action-packed Level 2 reader, featuring kids’ favorite Jedi minifigures in their battle against the deadly droid army. This book is a perfect introduction to Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith will be released in 3D on October 11, 2013!
Level 3: LEGO® Star Wars®: Revenge of the Sith
Now kids can share the story of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith in this all new Level 3 LEGO Star Wars reader. The action never ends when heroic Jedi generals and clone troopers fight the Separatists in the Clone Wars, while Anakin Skywalker is pulled toward the dark side of the Force.
DK books for the LEGO Hero Factory brand will also be available next year with HF being treated to a Ultimate Sticker Collection (96 pages, $12.99 USD) and two readers -Alien Attack (32 pages, $3.99 paperback, $14.99 hardcover) and The Alien Wars (48 pages, $3.99 paperback, $14.99 hardcover). These will be arriving in August 2013. 😉
Ultimate Sticker Collection: LEGO® Hero Factory
Young fans can meet all of their favorite heroes and villains of LEGO® Hero Factory in this Ultimate Sticker Collection from DK. With more than 1,000 reusable stickers featuring the characters, vehicles, and more, this collection is a must-have for every LEGO fan.
Level 2: LEGO® Hero Factory: Alien Attack
Aliens attack in this Level 2 reader and young fans learn more about the courageous robot heroes of LEGO Hero Factory as they battle to keep everyone safe from the alien invasion.
Level 3: LEGO® Hero Factory: The Alien Wars
With this Level 3 reader, young readers will delve into the thrilling alien and robot wars of LEGO Hero Factory learning about each character while following them on their adventures.
The last LEGO book to be featured in the 2013 DK catalog is LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles. We’ve seen a teaser of it in the November-December LEGO Club Magazine but now we have details on what the Yoda Chronicles is about. The book will be the first of many in the series detailing the story of Yoda and all his adventures. Plus, the book includes an exclusive minifigure (which will most probably be a Yoda minifigure). The book has 64 pages and will retail for $18.99 (USD).
Relive Yoda’s adventures in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy with this all new format from DK.
The first in a brand-new series, LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles features themed spreads based on the legendary Yoda’s adventures, from his leadership of the Jedi council and his duels with Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, to his support of the Wookiees in the Clone Wars and his training of Luke on Dagobah. Specially commissioned photography shows minifigures and vehicles in action, with tons of storylines and facts that kids will love.
Okay! So that’s it for now. Which 2013 DK book are you most looking forward to? For me it would have to be the Minifigures encyclopedia. 🙂
Source: Smashing Bricks
I’m a bit late on this….USA Today have revealed the exclusive minifigure that is to be included with the upcoming LEGO The Yoda Chronicles book (written by Daniel Lipkowitz and published by Dorling Kindersley). The LEGO minifigure that goes with the book is a Special Forces Commander Clone Trooper of the 501st legion of clones (see photos below). The book itself is 64 pages, will be released in July 2013 and will retail for US$18.99. The Yoda Chronicles TV show will première at Cartoon Network on May 29th 2013 and you can watch some short videos that LEGO have posted for the build up to the series here. More images and a description of the book below:
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