To kick off with, here is an application by Lego. If like me you have spent a lot of time building things from colourful bricks as a child, you will probably enjoy this app as much as I do.
You can find the link to download Lego Digital designer at http://factory.lego.com/
After a quick installation you are ready to build your very own creations. And best of all, you do not have to register unless you want to participate in the lego community and upload your creations for other users to see.
Start the application and you can choose between building one of the starter models or choose "free build" to create your own models from scratch.
If you go with the starter model you will get a selection of half-built lego creations which you can finish off. And if you need the how-to instructions, click on the building guide mode - top left, third button - and it will give you the option to watch the item being built or alternatively you can generate a step-by-step building guide which you can then print out.
If you want, you can also import other people's models into the designer.
For that you need to click on the gallery tab on the website, then click on the creation you like and then click to download.
This will prompt you to save an lxf file. Once saved, go back in to designer and import the file whilst in build mode.
And if you get bored of virtual building and would like to be able to get your hands on the real thing, then you can also order the necessary bricks for your creation and Lego will package it up for you.
But still, there is plenty to get on with, without spending a penny.
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