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ABCs Alternate Builds Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Instructions Added Space Very Small Alt Build Very Small Builds 

6870 – Back A

June 22, 2025June 24, 2025 Master Builder 2301 Views

From: 6870: Space Probe LauncherName: Space Utility Vehicle Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 1980 Medium US Assortment Guide (106917/107017-US), 6901 – Back

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ABCs Classic Town Cool Creations LEGO Magazine Race Town 

Rad Racing Rig

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4921 Views

MiscBuild: Rad Racing RigSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 1821: Rally Racers LEGO Mania Magazine: March-April 1996 – Page 10US

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ABCs Aquanauts Aquazone Aquazone Alternate Builds Cool Creations LEGO Magazine 

Aqua 5

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4949 Views

MiscBuild: Aqua 5Submitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 1728 (6145): Crystal Crawler {with Aqua Playscape}, 6175: Crystal Explorer Sub LEGO

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ABCs Cool Creations Exploriens Exploriens Alternate Builds LEGO Magazine Space 

Space Walker

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4946 Views

MiscBuild: Space WalkerSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6854: Alien Fossilizer, 6856: Planetary Decoder LEGO Mania Magazine: March-April 1996 –

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ABCs Insectoids Insectoids Alternate Builds LEGO Magazine Space You Can Build This 

RoBo Bug

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4974 Views

MiscBuild: RoBo BugSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6909: Sonic Stinger LEGO Mania Magazine: November-December 1998 – Page 18US LEGO

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ABCs Insectoids Insectoids Alternate Builds LEGO Magazine Space You Can Build This 

Space Creeper

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4921 Views

MiscBuild: Space CreeperSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6837: Cosmic Creeper (Mantis Scavenger), 6817: Beta Buzzer LEGO Mania Magazine: September-October

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ABCs LEGO Magazine Space UFO UFO Alternate Builds You Can Build This 

Ultimate Alien

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4947 Views

MiscBuild: Ultimate AlienSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6900: Cyber Saucer LEGO Mania Magazine: January-February 1998 – Page 5US LEGO

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ABCs LEGO Magazine Space UFO UFO Alternate Builds You Can Build This 

Alien Planet Cruiser II

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4894 Views

MiscBuild: Alien Planet Cruiser IISubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6836: V-Wing Fighter, 6829: Radon Rover LEGO Mania Magazine: November-December

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ABCs LEGO Magazine Robo Force Robo Force Alternate Builds Space You Can Build This 

Robo Spy

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4894 Views

MiscBuild: Robo Spy (Inspired by MECH 2)Submitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 2152: Robo Raptor LEGO Mania Magazine: March-April 1997

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Space Mother Ship

February 24, 2025March 20, 2025 Master Builder 2875 Views

MiscName: Space Mother Ship (Bricks ‘n Pieces – Summer 1985 (Volume 3 No. 2)Featured In: 1985 Toy Fair *Alternate Build

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Telescope Space

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 2799 Views

MiscName: Telescope SpaceFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Science Fiction, Space Mother Ship LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Science Fiction

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 2898 Views

MiscName: Science FictionFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Space Mother Ship, Telescope Space LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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ABCs Aquazone Aquazone Sets Box Story Extra Large Builds Hydronauts Official Sets Stingrays 

6199: Hydro Crystalization Station

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 Master Builder 5402 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aquadome The box reads, “These underwater heroes search the sea for the powerful Hydrolator crystal. But

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Sea People Sea-Tron Space 

Sea People

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4128 Views

MiscTheme: Seatron, Aquadome *Alternate Build Connection: Aquazone BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2 – Page 43TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels Milan Pedersen’s personal

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Sea People Sea-Tron Space 

Aquadome

February 11, 2025February 18, 2025 Master Builder 4343 Views

MiscTheme: Seatron, Sea People *Alternate Build Connection: Aquazone, 6195: Neptune Discovery Lab (Aqua Dome 7), 6199: Hydro Crystalization Station LEGO®

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ABCs Box Plus Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Playscape/Play Stage Box Race Town Town Sets 

1821: Rally Racers

February 10, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4299 Views

Year Released: 1996InstructionsBricklink *Alternate Build Connection: Rad Racing Rig

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ABCs Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Official Sets Very Small Builds 

5918: Scorpion Tracker

February 8, 2025February 12, 2025 Master Builder 5043 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Desert Buggy (LEGO Mania Magazine: May-June 1998)

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ABCs Adventurers Adventurers Alternate Builds Concepts and Prototypes Desert You Can Build This 

Desert Buggy

February 6, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4811 Views

MiscBuild: Desert BuggySubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 5918: Scorpion Detector LEGO Mania Magazine: May-June 1998 – Page 7US LEGO

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Futuron Futuron Alternate Builds LEGO Builders Club LEGO Magazine Space You Can Build This 

Space Sunglasses

February 6, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4835 Views

MiscBuild: Space SunglassesSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6990: Futuron Monorail Transport System Brick Kicks: Fall 1989 – Page 7US LEGO

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ABCs Commercials 

1987 LEGO Centre Commercial (Australia)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Master Builder 2724 Views

Misc Build 1: Space BaseSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6847: Space Dozer

January 29, 2025April 10, 2025 Master Builder 4103 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6847 – Comic

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Islanders LEGO Builders Club LEGO Magazine Pirates You Can Build This 

Islander Mask

January 26, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4974 Views

MiscBuild: Islander MaskSubmitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: Islanders Also pictured: Swinging On A Star Brick Kicks: Fall 1994 –

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ABCs Aquazone Concepts and Prototypes You Can Build This 

Aqua Rover

January 18, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4920 Views

MiscBuild: Aqua Rover (Inspired by Aqua Cat)Submitted By: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: 6150: Crystal Detector LEGO Mania Magazine: May-June 1998 –

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ABCs Alternate Builds Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Alternate Builds Instructions Added Large Alt Build Large Builds 

6983 – Back B

December 22, 2024February 11, 2025 Master Builder 3445 Views

From: 6983: Ice Station OdysessyName: Trojan Force Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: RTron

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ABCs Box Plus Insectoids Insectoids Sets Mask Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6909: Sonic Stinger with Promotional Mask

October 4, 2024March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3781 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructionsSame Set: 6907: Sonic Stinger *Alternate Build Connection: RoBo Bug *Alternates for this set are the same as 6907: Sonic

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ABCs Insectoids Insectoids Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6907: Sonic Stinger

October 3, 2024March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3809 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructionsSame Set: 6909: Sonic Stinger with Promotional Mask *Alternate Build Connection: RoBo Bug

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ABCs Large Builds Official Sets Space UFO UFO Sets 

6900: Cyber Saucer

October 2, 2024March 22, 2025 Master Builder 5986 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Ultimate Alien

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ABCs Alternate Builds Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Alternate Builds Idea Book Space 

Invention Adventure Activity Book – Page 25-26

April 28, 2024May 10, 2024 Master Builder 3338 Views

From: Invention Adventure Activity Book (LEGO Builders Club exclusive)Year Released: 1994 *Alternate Build Connection: 6973: Deep Freeze Defender, 6973 – Back

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ABCs Alternate Builds Basic Large Builds LEGOLAND Alternate Builds Universal Building Set Universal Building Set Alternate Builds 

710 – Inside B

February 22, 2024March 2, 2024 Master Builder 3011 Views

From: 710: Universal Building SetName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions: *Alternate Build Connection: Idea Book 250 – Cover

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ABCs Alternate Builds Extreme Team Small Builds Town Town Alternate Builds 

2963 – Back B

January 30, 2024June 5, 2024 Master Builder 2900 Views

From: 2963: Extreme RacerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6989 – Back B

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ABCs Blacktron II Comic Book Ice Planet 2002 Space 

Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey – Page 8-9

December 14, 2023December 21, 2023 Master Builder 3553 Views

From: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey (LEGO Builders Club exclusive)Year Released: 1993Featured: 6983: Ice Station Odyssey, 6981: Aerial Intruder, 6897: Rebel Hunter,

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ABCs Blacktron II Comic Book Ice Planet 2002 Space 

Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey – Page 6-7

December 14, 2023December 21, 2023 Master Builder 3495 Views

From: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey (LEGO Builders Club exclusive)Year Released: 1993Featured: 6973: Deep Freeze Defender, 6983: Ice Station Odyssey, 6981: Aerial Intruder

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ABCs Blacktron II Comic Book Ice Planet 2002 Space 

Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey – Page 4-5

December 14, 2023December 21, 2023 Master Builder 3626 Views

From: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey (LEGO Builders Club exclusive)Year Released: 1993Featured: 6973: Deep Freeze Defender, 6983: Ice Station Odyssey,

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ABCs Idea Book Technic Technic Alternate Builds 

854 Instructions – Page 28-29

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Master Builder 3312 Views

From: 854: Go-KartYear Released: 1978 *Alternate Build Connection: 853: Auto Chassis, 852: Helicopter, 871: Expert Builder/Gear Parts Builds will be

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ABCs Idea Book Technic Technic Alternate Builds 

854 Instructions – Page 26-27

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Master Builder 3417 Views

From: 854: Go-KartYear Released: 1978 *Alternate Build Connection: 854: Go-Kart, 850: Fork Lift, 851: Tractor Builds will be NUMBERED left

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ABCs Alternate Builds Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Instructions Added Space Very Small Alt Build Very Small Builds 

6901 – Back B

August 25, 2023June 23, 2025 Master Builder 2077 Views

From: 6901: Mobile LabName: Classic Space Rover 2 Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 1980 Medium US Assortment Guide (106917/107017-US), 6870

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ABCs Alternate Builds Black Falcons Castle Castle Alternate Builds Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds 

6062 – Back D

August 18, 2023August 22, 2023 Master Builder 3475 Views

From: 6062: Battering RamName: Lookout Tower Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)

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6062 – Back A

August 18, 2023August 22, 2023 Master Builder 4024 Views

From: 6062: Battering RamName: Siege Post Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)

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ABCs Commercials Star Wars 

2000 Star Wars with Boba Fett and Darth Maul Commercial

August 16, 2023August 17, 2023 Master Builder 2666 Views

MiscFeatured: 7134: A-wing Fighter, 7180: B-wing at Rebel Control Center, 8002: Destroyer Droid, 7190: Millennium Falcon, 7144: Slave I Build

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ABCs Commercials 

1988 Lights Out Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2601 Views

MiscFeatured: Everything

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ABCs Blacktron Classic Space Commercials Space 

1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2759 Views

MiscFeatured: 6780: XT-Starship, 6954: Renegade, 6972: Polaris I Space Lab Build 1: Blacktron CadillacSubmitted By: USERInstructions: Build 2: Cosmic FleetSubmitted By: USERInstructions: Build 3: UFOSubmitted

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ABCs Castle Classic Space Classic Town Commercials Space 

1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 3021 Views

MiscFeatured: 6392: Airport, 6080: King’s Castle, 6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager *Alternate Build Connection: 6985 – Inside A Build 1: Castle TowerSubmitted

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ABCs Classic Space Commercials Space 

1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2742 Views

MiscFeatured: 6952: Solar Power Transporter *Alternate Build Connection: 6952 – Back A

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ABCs Commercials Ice Planet 2002 Space Space Police II 

1993 Ice Planet 2002 and Space Police II with Maniac Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 3214 Views

MiscFeatured: 6973: Deep Freeze Defender, 6983: Ice Station Odyssey, 6984: Galactic Mediator *Alternate Build Connection: 6984 – Back D, 6973

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ABCs Commercials Instructions Added Space Spyrius Unitron Unitron Alternate Builds 

1994 Unitron and Spyrius Commercial

August 16, 2023August 18, 2023 Master Builder 4007 Views

MiscFeatured: 6991: Monorail Transport Base, 6939: Saucer Centurion, 6949: Robo-Guardian, 6889: Recon Robot Build: Unitron Alarm Tower Instructions: View PDF

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ABCs Classic Space Commercials Space 

1979 Classic Space Galaxy Explorer Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2908 Views

MiscFeatured: 928 (497): Galaxy Explorer *Alternate Build Connection: 928 – Back A, 928 – Back C

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ABCs Exo-Force Medium Builds Official Sets 

7703: Fire Vulture

August 4, 2023February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4805 Views

Year Released: 2006BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: M:Tron Prototypes (BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2, BrickJournal: Issue 12, LEGO® Space: 1978-1992)

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ABCs Aquanauts Aquazone Aquazone Sets Box Plus Official Sets Playscape/Play Stage Box Small Builds 

1728 (6145): Crystal Crawler {with Aqua Playscape}

August 1, 2023March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4583 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aqua 5 Playscape/Play Stage Box

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ABCs Large Builds Launch Command Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6614: Launch Evac 1

June 30, 2023February 22, 2025 Master Builder 4652 Views

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6544 – Back A

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BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2 Page 40 – Proto 3

June 21, 2023August 15, 2023 Master Builder 3752 Views

BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels Milan Pedersen’s personal LEGO archives Name: M-Tron Crane Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 6352:

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Instructions Added M:Tron M:Tron Alternate Builds Small Alt Build Small Builds Space 

BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2 Page 40 – Proto 4

June 21, 2023August 15, 2023 Master Builder 3872 Views

BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels Milan Pedersen’s personal LEGO archives Name: M-Tron Powersuit Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 7703

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ABCs Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Sets Space 

2154: Robo Master

June 14, 2023February 11, 2025 Master Builder 4020 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Blacktron Concept The box reads, “Robo Force patrols the planet and protects the people from

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ABCs Official Sets Race Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6677: Motocross Racing

June 8, 2023July 31, 2023 Master Builder 3043 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1986 Medium US (112717/112817-US)

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ABCs Alternate Builds Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Instructions Added Space Very Small Alt Build Very Small Builds 

6901 – Back E

June 6, 2023June 23, 2025 Master Builder 2844 Views

From: 6901: Mobile LabName: Classic Space Rover with Blur Base Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 1980 Medium US

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ABCs Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6655: Auto & Tire Repair

June 4, 2023July 31, 2023 Master Builder 3681 Views

Year Released: 1984BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1984 Medium US (106517/106617-US)

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ABCs Classic Town Construction Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6352: Cargomaster Crane

June 4, 2023February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4426 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: M:Tron Prototypes (BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2, BrickJournal: Issue 12, LEGO® Space: 1978-1992)

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ABCs Catalogs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Instructions Added Space Very Small Alt Build Very Small Builds 

c80us2

June 3, 2023June 23, 2025 Master Builder 2958 Views

MiscFrom: 1980 Medium US Assortment Guide (106917/107017-US) *Alternate Build Connection: 6870 – Back A, 6901 – Back B, 6901 –

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ABCs Catalogs 

c88us

June 2, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2621 Views

MiscFrom: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417) *Alternate Build Connection: 6062: Battering Ram

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ABCs Catalogs 

c86us

June 2, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2529 Views

MiscFrom: 1986 Medium US (112717/112817-US) *Alternate Build Connection: 6677: Motocross Racing

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ABCs Catalogs 

c84us2

June 2, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2465 Views

MiscFrom: 1984 Medium US (106517/106617-US) *Alternate Build Connection: 6655: Auto & Tire Repair

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ABCs Catalogs 

c87us

June 1, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2492 Views

MiscFrom: 1987 Medium US (119517/119617-US) *Alternate Build Connection: 6892: Modular Space Transport

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ABCs Catalogs 

c82us

June 1, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2588 Views

MiscFrom: 1982 Medium US (114117/114217-US) *Alternate Build Connection: 6685: Fire Copter I

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Concepts and Prototypes Instructions Added Large Alt Build Space 

Classic Space Remote Controlled Vehicle

May 26, 2023February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4189 Views

MiscTheme: Classic Space BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2 – Page 39TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels Milan Pedersen’s personal LEGO archives Name: Classic

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ABCs Alternate Builds Instructions Added Large Alt Build Large Builds M:Tron M:Tron Alternate Builds 

6989 – Back B

March 22, 2023June 5, 2024 Master Builder 5115 Views

From: 6989: Mega Core MagnetizerName: Mega Core Repair Team Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 2963 – Back B

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ABCs Concepts and Prototypes Sea People Sea-Tron Space 

Seatron

February 23, 2023February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4265 Views

MiscTheme: Seatron, Sea People, Aquadome *Alternate Build Connection: Aquazone BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2 – Page 43TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels

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ABCs Blacktron Blacktron Alternate Builds Blacktron II Blacktron II Alternate Builds Concepts and Prototypes Space 

Blacktron Concept

February 23, 2023February 11, 2025 Master Builder 4411 Views

MiscTheme: Blacktron BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2 – Page 39TwoMorrows PublishingPhoto Credit: Niels Milan Pedersen’s personal LEGO archives Build 1: TBDSubmitted

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ABCs Aquazone Aquazone Sets Hydronauts Official Sets Small Builds 

6150 (6159): Crystal Detector

February 23, 2023February 18, 2025 Master Builder 4673 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aqua Rover (LEGO Mania Magazine: May-June 1998)

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Book 250 – Cover

February 9, 2023March 2, 2024 Master Builder 3152 Views

From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Builds will be NUMBERED left to right. *Alternate Build Connection: 710 – Inside B

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6989 – Back A

January 9, 2023June 23, 2025 Master Builder 5003 Views

From: 6989: Mega Core MagnetizerName: Mega Core Mining Unit Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 1980 Medium US Assortment

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6957 – Back B

August 31, 2022December 20, 2023 Master Builder 3358 Views

From: 6957: Solar SnooperName: Bad Boys SP-2 Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey –

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6949 – Back D

August 31, 2022August 25, 2023 Master Builder 3754 Views

From: 6949: Robo-GuardianName: Spyrius Low-Rider Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 6957 – Back A

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ABCs Alternate Builds Instructions Added Launch Command LEGO Magazine Small Alt Build Small Builds Town Town Alternate Builds 

6544 – Back A

July 20, 2022February 22, 2025 Master Builder 2157 Views

From: 6544: Shuttle Transcon 2Name: HovercraftInstructions View PDF (LEGO Mania Magazine: September-October 1995 – Page 4) *Alternate Build Connection: 6614: Launch

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ABCs Exploriens Exploriens Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6854: Alien Fossilizer

July 15, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4080 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Walker

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6957 – Back C

July 11, 2022December 20, 2023 Master Builder 3005 Views

From: 6957: Solar SnooperName: Quattro and Octo Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey –

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ABCs Airport Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6392: Airport

June 28, 2022August 16, 2023 Master Builder 5050 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

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6957 – Back A

June 6, 2022August 25, 2023 Master Builder 3848 Views

From: 6957: Solar SnooperName: Ten Wheels of Justice Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 6939: Saucer Centurion, 6949 –

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ABCs Insectoids Insectoids Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6817: Beta Buzzer

June 1, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3600 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Creeper

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6783: Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

May 8, 2022August 15, 2023 Master Builder 4892 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2 Page 39 – Proto 1

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ABCs Alternate Builds Blacktron Blacktron Alternate Builds Extra Large Alt Build Extra Large Builds Instructions Added Space 

6987 – Back B

March 29, 2022August 15, 2023 Master Builder 7200 Views

From: 6987: Message Intercept BaseName: Message Transporting Vessel Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 928 – Back A, 6932:

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ABCs Alternate Builds Large Builds Space Space Police II Space Police II Alternate Builds 

6984 – Back D

March 18, 2022August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2994 Views

From: 6984: Galactic MediatorName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1993 Ice Planet 2002 and Space Police II with Maniac

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6984: Galactic Mediator

March 18, 2022June 23, 2025 Master Builder 6110 Views

Year Released: 1992Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1980 Medium US Assortment Guide (106917/107017-US), 6870 – Back A, 6901 –

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6957: Solar Snooper

March 18, 2022February 18, 2025 Master Builder 5393 Views

Year Released: 1992Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: RTron The box reads, “A new and exciting building adventure awaits you with every

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6941 – Inside A

February 10, 2022July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4177 Views

From: 6941: BattraxName: B-Rex Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 6987 – Back C

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6896: Celestial Forager

January 26, 2022July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4461 Views

Year Released: 1990Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6862: Secret Space Voyager

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6541: Intercoastal Seaport

January 25, 2022February 12, 2025 Master Builder 4812 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: M:Tron Prototypes (BrickJournal: Issue 6 Volume 2, BrickJournal: Issue 12, LEGO® Space: 1978-1992)

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6897: Rebel Hunter

January 23, 2022February 11, 2025 Master Builder 5205 Views

Year Released: 1992Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: RTron

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6195: Neptune Discovery Lab (Aqua Dome 7)

January 20, 2022February 11, 2025 Master Builder 5582 Views

Year Released: 1995Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aquadome

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6175: Crystal Explorer Sub

January 20, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder 5847 Views

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aqua 5

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6892: Modular Space Transport

November 17, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4585 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Medium US (119517/119617-US)

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6685: Fire Copter 1

October 13, 2021August 3, 2023 Master Builder 3444 Views

Year Released: 1982Designer: Steen Sig AndersenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1982 Medium US (114117/114217-US)

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6780: XT-Starship

October 12, 2021September 9, 2024 Master Builder 4846 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

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6062 – Back C

October 11, 2021August 22, 2023 Master Builder 4454 Views

From: 6062: Battering RamName: Treasure Guard Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)

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6062: Battering Ram

October 11, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder 7044 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)

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6877: Vector Detector

June 7, 2021October 14, 2024 Master Builder 4920 Views

Year Released: 1990BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6862: Secret Space Voyager

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6856: Planetary Decoder

April 16, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4630 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Walker

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2152: Robo Raptor

January 14, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3505 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Blacktron Concept, Robo Spy

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6931: FX-Star Patroller

January 12, 2021March 20, 2025 Master Builder 6128 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Mother Ship

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928 – Back A

November 25, 2020August 16, 2023 Master Builder 3079 Views

From: 928 (497): Galaxy ExplorerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1979 Classic Space Galaxy Explorer Commercial, 6932: Stardefender 200, 6987 –

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928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020August 15, 2024 Master Builder 10091 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different bottom with alternates on the rest of

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6954: Renegade

September 7, 2020October 16, 2024 Master Builder 7355 Views

Year Released: 1987Designer: Bjarne TveskovBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

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6990: Futuron Monorail Transport System

August 30, 2020February 12, 2025 Master Builder 5972 Views

Year Released: 1987Designer: Bjarne TveskovBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Sunglasses (Brick Kicks: Fall 1989)

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6829: Radon Rover

August 4, 2020March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4530 Views

Year Released: 1997InstructionsBricklink *Alternate Build Connection: Alien Planet Cruiser II

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6837: Cosmic Creeper (Mantis Scavenger)

April 2, 2020March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3467 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Creeper

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6876 – Back C

November 16, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 3497 Views

From: 6876: AlienatorName: Scythe Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 6878 – Back A

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6876: Alienator

November 16, 2019October 16, 2024 Master Builder 6549 Views

Year Released: 1988Designer: Bjarne TveskovBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6882: Walking Astro Grappler, 6878: Sub Orbital Guardian

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6939 – Back D

November 9, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder 4490 Views

From: 6939: Saucer CenturionName: Spork Centurion Instructions: PDF (Photo Sequence) *Alternate Build Connection: 6889: Recon Robot, 6949: Robo-Guardian

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6939: Saucer Centurion

November 9, 2019October 1, 2024 Master Builder 6508 Views

Year Released: 1994Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6957 – Back A

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6836: V-Wing Fighter

October 24, 2019March 22, 2025 Master Builder 3733 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Alien Planet Cruiser II

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6889: Recon Robot

October 24, 2019September 9, 2024 Master Builder 6657 Views

Year Released: 1994Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6939 – Back D, 6949: Robo-Guardian

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6851: Tri-Wheeled Tyrax

October 24, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4901 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6861: Blacktron Super Model

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6949: Robo-Guardian

October 23, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder 6544 Views

Year Released: 1994InstructionsBricklink *Alternate Build Connection: 6889: Recon Robot, 6939 – Back D

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6887: Allied Avenger

October 5, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 6899 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6861: Blacktron Super Model

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6080: King’s Castle

October 5, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder 9143 Views

Year Released: 1984Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

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6878 – Back A

October 4, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 2740 Views

From: 6878: Sub Orbital GuardianName: Terra Protector Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 6876 – Back C

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6878: Sub Orbital Guardian

October 4, 2019August 14, 2023 Master Builder 6114 Views

Year Released: 1991Designer: Bjarne TveskovBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6882: Walking Astro Grappler, 6876: Alienator, 6861: Blacktron Super Model

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6923: Particle Ionizer

October 1, 2019August 13, 2023 Master Builder 4759 Views

Year Released: 1990BricklinkInstructions (Revision/Addition: P12, Step 17) *Alternate Build Connection: 6862: Secret Space Voyager

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6985 – Inside A

September 28, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder 6115 Views

From: 6985: Cosmic Fleet VoyagerName: Cosmic Fleet Dragon Instructions: PDF (Photo Sequence) *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Town, Castle, and Classic

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6973 – Back D

September 26, 2019May 10, 2024 Master Builder 4813 Views

From: 6973: Deep Freeze DefenderName: Glacier Guardian and Sub Zero Security Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: 1993

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6973: Deep Freeze Defender

September 26, 2019December 17, 2024 Master Builder 7514 Views

Year Released: 1993Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Invention Adventure Activity Book – Page 25-26 The box reads, “The ice

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6932: Stardefender 200

September 24, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder 5600 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 928 – Back A, 6987 – Back B, 6981: Aerial Intruder, 6939: Saucer Centurion

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6952 – Back A

September 22, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2960 Views

From: 6952: Solar Power TransporterName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions Alternate Build Connection: 1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial

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6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder 6317 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial, Space Mother Ship

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6981 – Back D

September 22, 2019December 21, 2023 Master Builder 2786 Views

From: 6981: Aerial IntruderName: Terrestrial Intruder Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File *Alternate Build Connection: Encounter at Ice Station Odyssey – Page

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6981: Aerial Intruder

September 22, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder 5238 Views

Year Released: 1991Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 928 – Back A, 6932: Stardefender 200, 6987 – Back B

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6987 – Back C

September 16, 2019April 17, 2024 Master Builder 5587 Views

From: 6987: Message Intercept BaseName: The Alienator Overlord Instructions: View PDF  | Download .io File Improved Instructions: View PDF *Alternate Build

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6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager

September 12, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder 7470 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

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