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Adventurers Sets

Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Official Sets Small Builds 

5938: Oasis Ambush (The Anubis Chamber)

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Master Builder 6762 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Jungle Official Sets Small Builds 

5925: Pontoon Plane

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 8732 Views

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Official Sets Orient Expedition Small Builds 

7411: Tygurah’s Roar

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Master Builder 8680 Views

Year Released: 2003BricklinkInstructions

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Dino Island Medium Builds Official Sets 

5935: Island Hopper

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Master Builder 6576 Views

Year Released: 2000BricklinkInstructions

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ABCs Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Official Sets Very Small Builds 

5918: Scorpion Tracker

February 8, 2025February 12, 2025 Master Builder 7339 Views

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

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5948: Desert Expedition

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder 7093 Views

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

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Plus Desert Medium Builds Official Sets Storage Container 

5909: Treasure Raiders set with Mummy Storage Container

October 8, 2024October 10, 2024 Master Builder 6906 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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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Plus Jungle Medium Builds Official Sets Playscape/Play Stage Box Storage Container 

5956: Expedition Balloon

August 31, 2024March 5, 2026 Master Builder 9097 Views

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions

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5928: Bi-Wing Baron

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Master Builder 6729 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Dino Island Official Sets Small Builds 

5975: T-Rex Transport

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder 7011 Views

Year Released: 2000BricklinkInstructions

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Dino Island Official Sets Small Builds 

5920: Island Racer

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Master Builder 6137 Views

Year Released: 2000InstructionsBricklink

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Desert Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden Ruins

October 29, 2019March 7, 2025 Master Builder 9190 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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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Extra Large Builds Jungle Official Sets 

5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

October 29, 2019April 3, 2024 Master Builder 8941 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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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Large Builds Official Sets 

5978: Sphinx Secret Surprise

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 9379 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink

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5958: Mummy’s Tomb

October 27, 2019July 14, 2022 Master Builder 7365 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6389: Fire Control Center
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Fire Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6389: Fire Control Center

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Master Builder

Year Released: 1990BricklinkInstructions

891: Two-Man Scooter
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

891: Two-Man Scooter

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Master Builder
1382: Scary Laboratory
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Studio Sets Studios 

1382: Scary Laboratory

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Master Builder
1787: Crater Cruiser
Medium Builds Official Sets Space Unitron Unitron Sets 

1787: Crater Cruiser

April 9, 2020July 18, 2020 Master Builder
6949: Robo-Guardian
ABCs Large Builds Official Sets Space Spyrius Spyrius Sets 

6949: Robo-Guardian

October 23, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder
6234: Renegade’s Raft
Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6234: Renegade’s Raft

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Master Builder
4559: Cargo Railway (High Speed Train Starter Set)
9V Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4559: Cargo Railway (High Speed Train Starter Set)

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Master Builder
6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)

October 22, 2019September 10, 2023 Master Builder
7203: Jedi Defense I
Episode I Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets Very Small Builds 

7203: Jedi Defense I

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Master Builder
1875: Meteor Monitor
ABCs Blacktron Blacktron Sets Bonus/Value Pack Sets LL Link Official Sets Very Small Builds 

1875: Meteor Monitor

July 14, 2021January 22, 2026 Master Builder
6416: Poolside Paradise
Medium Builds Official Sets Paradisa Town Town Sets 

6416: Poolside Paradise

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
6532: Diesel Dumper
Classic Town Construction Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6532: Diesel Dumper

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Master Builder
6359: Horse Trailer
Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Recreation Town Town Sets 

6359: Horse Trailer

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder
6279: Skull Island
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6279: Skull Island

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder
6892: Modular Space Transport
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6892: Modular Space Transport

November 17, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder
4910: Hover Scout
Official Sets Rock Raiders Rock Raiders Sets Very Small Builds 

4910: Hover Scout

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Master Builder

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