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Book 260 – Page 14-15

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From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990 Build 1: Helicopter Build 2: Boat Build 3: Fire Truck 1 Build 4: Fire

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Book 250 – Page 12-13

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From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Build 1: Animals Build 2: Farm House Build 3: Tractor Build 4: Yellow Car Build

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Book 260 – Intro

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From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990

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Book 260 – Page 2-3

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From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990 Name: Basic EnvironmentSubmitted by: USERInstructions:

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6646: Screaming Patriot
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6646: Screaming Patriot

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7110: Landspeeder
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6398: Central Precinct HQ

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889: Radar Truck

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4707: Hagrid’s Hut
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1794 – Side R
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1794 – Side R

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6675: Road & Trail 4×4
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6675: Road & Trail 4×4

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2331: Barney The Skateboard Bear
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2331: Barney The Skateboard Bear

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1499: Twin Starfire
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1499: Twin Starfire

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6235: Buried Treasure
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6235: Buried Treasure

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6977: Arachnoid Star Base
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6977: Arachnoid Star Base

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1963: Basic Set with Storage Case
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1580: Lunar Scout
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1580: Lunar Scout

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801: Gear Set
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801: Gear Set

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1694: Galactic Scout
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1694: Galactic Scout

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There were once pictures of additional LEGO® builds on the back of set boxes. Written on the boxes was typically something about the endless building possibilities, "Build any of these exciting models with this set!" There were no instructions for these alternate builds, until now.

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