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Adventurers Adventurers Alternate Builds Alternate Builds Dino Island Small Builds 

5935 – Back C

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Master Builder 2205 Views

From: 5935: Island HopperName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5935 – Back B

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Master Builder 2205 Views

From: 5935: Island HopperName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5935 – Back A

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Master Builder 2218 Views

From: 5935: Island HopperName: Island Skipper Instructions: Included on Instructions Page 14

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5935: Island Hopper

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Master Builder 4491 Views

Year Released: 2000BricklinkInstructions

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5918 – Back B

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 Master Builder 2294 Views

From: 5918: Scorpion TrackerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5918 – Back A

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 Master Builder 2232 Views

From: 5918: Scorpion TrackerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5918: Scorpion Tracker

February 8, 2025February 12, 2025 Master Builder 5051 Views

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

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Desert Buggy

February 6, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder 4818 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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5948 – Back C

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder 2216 Views

From: 5948: Desert ExpeditionName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5948 – Back B

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder 2385 Views

From: 5948: Desert ExpeditionName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5948 – Back A

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder 2148 Views

From: 5948: Desert ExpeditionName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5948: Desert Expedition

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder 5105 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 5909: Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container

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5909: Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container

October 8, 2024October 10, 2024 Master Builder 5070 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 5948: Desert Expedition Alternates for this set are the same as 5948: Desert

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5956 – Back B

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Master Builder 2575 Views

From: 5956: Expedition BalloonName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5956 – Back A

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Master Builder 2535 Views

From: 5956: Expedition BalloonName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5956: Expedition Balloon

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Master Builder 6806 Views

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions

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5928 – Back B

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Master Builder 2535 Views

From: 5928: Bi-Wing BaronName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5928 – Back A

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Master Builder 2237 Views

From: 5928: Bi-Wing BaronName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5928: Bi-Wing Baron

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Master Builder 5014 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions

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5975 – Back D

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 1808 Views

From: 5975: T-Rex TransportName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5975 – Back C

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 2576 Views

From: 5975: T-Rex TransportName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5975 – Back B

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 2115 Views

From: 5975: T-Rex TransportName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5975 – Back A

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 2200 Views

From: 5975: T-Rex TransportName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5975: T-Rex Transport

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 4774 Views

Year Released: 2000BricklinkInstructions

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5920 – Back B

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Master Builder 2466 Views

From: 5920: Island RacerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5920 – Back A

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Master Builder 2107 Views

From: 5920: Island RacerName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5920: Island Racer

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Master Builder 4410 Views

Year Released: 2000InstructionsBricklink

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5988 – Back C

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2587 Views

From: 5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5988 – Back B

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2935 Views

From: 5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5988 – Back A

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2808 Views

From: 5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden Ruins

October 29, 2019March 7, 2025 Master Builder 6862 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink The box reads, “Ancient ruins are the home of many hidden riches. But beware! Where treasure lies,

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5986 – Back D

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2886 Views

From: 5986: Amazon Ancient RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5986 – Back C

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 3044 Views

From: 5986: Amazon Ancient RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5986 – Back B

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 3826 Views

From: 5986: Amazon Ancient RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5986 – Back A

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2572 Views

From: 5986: Amazon Ancient RuinsName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

October 29, 2019April 3, 2024 Master Builder 6811 Views

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The Adventure continues… Deep in the jungle the Adventurers search for treasure in the

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5978 – Back C

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2297 Views

From: 5978: Sphinx Secret SurpriseName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5978 – Back B

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2594 Views

From: 5978: Sphinx Secret SurpriseName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5978 – Back A

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 3247 Views

From: 5978: Sphinx Secret SurpriseName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5978: Sphinx Secret Surprise

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 6998 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink

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5958 – Back C

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2717 Views

From: 5958: Mummy’s TombName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5958 – Back B

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 2418 Views

From: 5958: Mummy’s TombName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5958 – Back A

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 1819 Views

From: 5958: Mummy’s TombName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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5958: Mummy’s Tomb

October 27, 2019July 14, 2022 Master Builder 5169 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink

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6541: Intercoastal Seaport
ABCs Classic Town Extra Large Builds Harbor Official Sets Town Town Sets Wrecker 

6541: Intercoastal Seaport

January 25, 2022February 12, 2025 Master Builder

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

6367: Truck
Cargo Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6367: Truck

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Master Builder
6245: Harbor Sentry
Imperial Soldiers Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6245: Harbor Sentry

July 13, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder
454: Two Lunar Landing Plates
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Supplemental 

454: Two Lunar Landing Plates

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Master Builder
6683: Burger Stand
Classic Town Food and Drink Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6683: Burger Stand

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Master Builder
6563: Gator Landing
Classic Town Large Builds Official Sets Recreation Town Town Sets 

6563: Gator Landing

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Master Builder
6350: Pizza To Go
Classic Town Food and Drink Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6350: Pizza To Go

April 9, 2020February 3, 2021 Master Builder
6160: Sea Scorpion
Aquazone Aquazone Sets Large Builds Official Sets Stingrays 

6160: Sea Scorpion

October 29, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder
6237: Pirates’ Plunder
Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6237: Pirates’ Plunder

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Master Builder
6673: Solo Trainer
Airport Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6673: Solo Trainer

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Master Builder
8675: Outdoor Challenger
Official Sets Racers Radio Control Small Builds 

8675: Outdoor Challenger

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Master Builder
6036: Skeleton Surprise
Castle Castle Sets Official Sets Royal Knights Small Builds 

6036: Skeleton Surprise

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Master Builder
6807: Space Sledge with Astronaut and Robot
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6807: Space Sledge with Astronaut and Robot

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Master Builder
6273: Rock Island Refuge
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6273: Rock Island Refuge

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Master Builder
5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins
Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Extra Large Builds Jungle Official Sets 

5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

October 29, 2019April 3, 2024 Master Builder
6376: Breezeway Cafe
Classic Town Food and Drink Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6376: Breezeway Cafe

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Master Builder

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