What are the insider tricks and secret skills that make a LEGO Certified Professional's builds so awe-inspiring? How do you show action, intrigue and drama? How do you make your build move, glow - or even explode? This comprehensive, behind-the-scenes guide from the star judge of LEGO Masters Australia shows you how to scope any LEGO project, large or small. All the key skills are covered - from settling on a design, prototyping and considering size, scale and structure, to harnessing pro techniques like SNOT (studs-not-on-top) and 'jumping off the grid', as well as adding awesome action features that will bring your build to life. Packed with fascinating insider tips and illustrated examples of each skill, and featuring one of Brickman's own builds as a case study to reinforce the key techniques, this book is a backstage pass to your most impressive LEGO creation yet. 'If I had a copy of this book when I started out, it would have saved me learning the hard way!' Ryan McNaught, Brickman

'I enjoyed reading this more than the real dictionary. Turns out there's an actual name for that little piece with a handle on it and the medium-sized circle-y one!' HAMISH BLAKE Welcome to the most comprehensive A-Z of creative builds and insider tips ever, each carefully selected by Brickman himself. Discover ingenious ideas for your next build, from Aliens to Zebras and everything in between, curated by the star judge of the smash-hit TV show LEGO Masters Australia. Take your builds to the next level with expert pro-techniques, and become fluent in LEGO language with definitions of LEGO terms throughout. Whether you're an AFoL (adult fan of LEGO) or a KFoL (kid fan of LEGO), starting small or aiming high, The Bricktionary will fast become the indispensable companion to any LEGO collection. Design challenges * LEGO terms explained * Pro techniques * LEGO guessing game What are you going to build today?