LEGO® Heart Book

Description

A gift you build yourself

This set belongs to the Valentine range and shows a book with a heart motif. It appeals to people who would rather give something built by hand than something bought off the shelf, whether for Valentine's Day or another occasion. With 51 pieces the build takes about half an hour, so it also makes a pleasant activity to share. Afterwards the finished piece serves as a small decoration and needs hardly any room. If you give the set away you can add a short card as well, since nothing on the book itself is lettered, and that leaves room for your own words.

Red, white and not much else

The palette is essentially red and white, with 15 different part types. That restraint suits the theme and gives the model a clean, unified look. Because the number of distinct parts is low, many bricks appear several times over, which keeps the build pleasantly straightforward. There are no minifigures in the box, so the book stands entirely on its own. So if you like a clear, simple look, the model is a good choice, because red and white surfaces appear calm and easy to read even from some distance.

Display rather than play

Unlike a vehicle or a character, a book made of bricks is mainly something to look at. You can slot it in among real books, set it beside a photograph or leave it on a windowsill. It is less suited to rough play, but it stays intact for years if left alone. Should you want to change it later, the red and white elements offer a solid basis for ideas of your own. In addition, display pieces like this need hardly any care: an occasional dusting is enough, and the heart remains a friendly eye-catcher in the room for years.

Checking and reusing the parts

This page carries the complete parts list with quantities and colours, handy for checking that a second-hand copy is complete. The What Can I Build tool can also tell you which other sets you might assemble from these elements together with your existing stock. The many red bricks in particular are useful for plenty of other projects. The set is therefore not only a one-off gift but also a small source of material that can later be taken apart for entirely different projects.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Heart Book have?

It has 51 pieces spread over 15 different part types. No minifigures are included.

When was it released?

The set came out in 2011 as part of the Valentine range.

Which colours does it use?

Mainly red and white.