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Basic

Basic Basic Alternate Builds Basic Set Classic Town Official Sets Supplemental Town 

846: Lighting Bricks

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Master Builder 6065 Views

Year Released: 1992Bricklink Build 1: Light House Build 2: Delivery Truck Build 3: Gas Station Build 4: Airplane Build 5: Ship

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Alternate Instructions Included Basic Basic Alternate Builds Classic Town Idea Book Instructions Added Town 

Book 260 – Page 14-15

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 4982 Views

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

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Alternate Instructions Included Basic Basic Alternate Builds Classic Town Idea Book Instructions Added Town 

Book 250 – Page 12-13

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5089 Views

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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Basic Basic Alternate Builds Extra Large Builds Idea Book 

Book 260 – Intro

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Master Builder 5826 Views

From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990

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Book 260 – Page 2-3

November 1, 2021November 11, 2021 Master Builder 4831 Views

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

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6871: Star Patrol Launcher
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6871: Star Patrol Launcher

September 27, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

6529: Ultra Light I
Airport Classic Town Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6529: Ultra Light I

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Master Builder
6082: Fire Breathing Fortress
Castle Castle Sets Dragon Knights Large Builds Official Sets 

6082: Fire Breathing Fortress

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Master Builder
6651: Post Office Van
Classic Town Official Sets Post Office Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6651: Post Office Van

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Master Builder
725: Basic Building Set
Basic Extra Large Builds Official Sets Universal Building Set 

725: Basic Building Set

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Master Builder
6598: Metro PD Station
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6598: Metro PD Station

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Master Builder
7161: Gungan Sub
Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7161: Gungan Sub

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder
6822: Space Digger
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6822: Space Digger

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 Master Builder
6246: Crocodile Cage
Islanders Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6246: Crocodile Cage

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Master Builder
1580: Lunar Scout
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1580: Lunar Scout

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Master Builder
7473: Street Sprinter vs. Mutant Lizard
Dino Attack Official Sets Small Builds 

7473: Street Sprinter vs. Mutant Lizard

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Master Builder
2331: Barney The Skateboard Bear
Basic Set Duplo Duplo Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

2331: Barney The Skateboard Bear

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder
6041: Armor Shop
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Medium Builds Official Sets 

6041: Armor Shop

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Master Builder
6977: Arachnoid Star Base
Insectoids Insectoids Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6977: Arachnoid Star Base

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019 Master Builder
6952: Solar Power Transporter
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder
6593: Blaze Battler
Classic Town Fire Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6593: Blaze Battler

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Master Builder

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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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  • Pirates
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  • Western
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  • Misc

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