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Basic Alternate Builds

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

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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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6941: Battrax
Blacktron Blacktron Sets Box Marketing Blurb Large Builds Official Sets 

6941: Battrax

September 13, 2019March 28, 2026 Master Builder

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Creativity and Quality Craftsmanship are the key ingredients in this and all LEGO® brand building sets.

6479: Emergency Response Center
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Res-Q Town Town Sets 

6479: Emergency Response Center

April 16, 2021January 20, 2022 Master Builder
7300 (1414, 7308, Kabaya: Life On Mars 1): Double Hover
Life on Mars Life on Mars Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

7300 (1414, 7308, Kabaya: Life On Mars 1): Double Hover

February 24, 2025February 25, 2025 Master Builder
1680: Hay Cart with Smugglers
Castle Castle Sets Forestmen Official Sets Small Builds 

1680: Hay Cart with Smugglers

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6061: Siege Tower
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Medium Builds Official Sets 

6061: Siege Tower

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6545: Search N’ Rescue
Classic Town Large Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6545: Search N’ Rescue

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6706: Frontier Patrol
Cowboys Official Sets Very Small Builds Western Western Sets 

6706: Frontier Patrol

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2153: Robo Stalker
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Sets Space 

2153: Robo Stalker

June 15, 2023April 3, 2024 Master Builder
1818: Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment and Vehicle
Airport Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

1818: Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment and Vehicle

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 Master Builder
5810: Vanity Fun
Belville Belville Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Playhouse Very Small Builds 

5810: Vanity Fun

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 Master Builder
1381: Vampire’s Crypt
Medium Builds Official Sets Studio Sets Studios 

1381: Vampire’s Crypt

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Master Builder
1906: Majisto’s Tower
Box Plus Castle Castle Sets Dragon Knights Medium Builds Official Sets Playscape/Play Stage Box 

1906: Majisto’s Tower

August 1, 2023October 8, 2024 Master Builder
770: Rescue Set
Hospital LEGOLAND Medium Builds Official Sets 

770: Rescue Set

September 15, 2022February 14, 2024 Master Builder
6748: Boulder Cliff Canyon
Indians Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Western Western Sets 

6748: Boulder Cliff Canyon

April 16, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder
6399: Airport Shuttle
Airport Classic Town Different Box Versions Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6399: Airport Shuttle

February 24, 2023March 17, 2024 Master Builder
1978: Build-A-Santa Polybag
Holiday and Event Holiday and Event Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

1978: Build-A-Santa Polybag

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 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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