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LEGO in Motion

Since I got my first LEGO motor, LEGO builds that move are by far my favorite type to construct. This chapter showcases my all-time favorite LEGO pieces that involve the use of a motor or motion generated by hand. For example, I’ll show you how to build a LEGO cable car, which was the first thing I built with my dad, as well as a helicopter, wind turbine, clock, and more. These projects are all brilliant to teach your kids the basics behind gears and general mechanics. The sky’s the limit with some of these ideas. Don’t be afraid to make your versions of these moving LEGO masterpieces big and bold!

Helicopter

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