And at the back of the book there is a very detailed 14-page long explanation on how to use BrickLink, the Unofficial Online LEGO Marketplace. It makes flipping through the pages more fun and entertaining. However there is a whole graphic story that runs through the book as an introduction to each model. There are not a whole lot of words in the building process sections – only when it’s necessary to explain something that’s essential to understand how a particular function works. The thirteen models are: two Spectors (basically cool looking goggles – one for adults, one for kids), Nice-1 (single-shot pocket pistol), Hitman knuckles, KlopSTOCK baton, Panzer Pod (combat helmet), Lovelock handcuffs, Chinahook grappling gun, two Hammerhead crossbows, Dinosaur Superior (fully automatic combat rifle – the largest model in the book), Melody (rubber-band machine pistol), and HK-G3 (a working Heckler & Koch G3 replica). For the models with moving functions there is also a “how it works” section with explanations. Next is the bill-of-materials and the building instructions. Instructions for each model starts with the specs – which contain the name, number of parts, size, and skill level (from novice to grand-master). LEGO fans of all ages and skill levels will find a treasure trove of models.Īs mentioned in the description there are thirteen models included in the book. Also featuring a helmet, a baton, handcuffs, sunglasses, and a grappling hook gun, which allows you to retrieve distant objects without ever leaving your seat, Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics includes a chapter on how to find the LEGO pieces you need and a comic book story featuring a hero using the weapons in action. Here is the description of Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics: The last LEGO brick weapon construction book and design guide you’ll ever need, Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics features building instructions for thirteen fully functional LEGO masterpieces, including the monstrous, 27-inch-long Dinosaur Superior, a fully automatic combat rifle that can puncture aluminum cans, and a highly detailed HK G3 brick replica. It is interesting to see them in action! ? In the video-player below I have included all the videos related to the models featured in the book. He also runs a YouTube channel where he shows many of his LEGO guns in action and shares building steps and tips for some of his designs. He is well known within the LEGO fan community for his two previous books Badass LEGO Guns: Building Instructions for Five Working Guns and Weapons for LEGO Lovers.
Martin (who also goes by the name Xubor) is an industrial designer and freelance programmer from Germany, who has been developing ever-more sophisticated LEGO guns since the early 1990. Today I would like to introduce you to another excellent book for LEGO gun-makers titled Elite Weapons for LEGO Fanatics by Martin Hüdepohl. There are a couple of LEGO books I have reviewed previously here The BrickGun Bookby Jeff Boen (review: How to Make LEGO Guns – The BrickGun Book), and LEGO Heavy Weaponsby Jack Streat (review: How to Build LEGO Guns that Work!). LEGO guns – like toy-guns in general – won’t hurt anybody, and figuring them out is an interesting challenge and a great way to enhance your mechanical skills. While guns are a sensitive topic in real life, understanding and replicating their mechanisms has been a popular hobby for both kids and adults. However because LEGO has a strong policy against guns, there is nothing directly from the company that you can rely on, so LEGO fans have to create their own resources. For LEGO robots there is the LEGO Mindstorms kit to help you get started.
These sets provide an excellent opportunity to learn advanced building techniques. LEGO themselves release construction vehicles and other mechanical models within their LEGO Technic line. Some of the most challenging LEGO models to build are LEGO constructions vehicles, working LEGO robots, and functional LEGO guns.