Skip to content
Back of the Box Builds

Back of the Box Builds

LEGO Alternate Builds!

  • SETS
    • Adventurers
    • Aquazone
    • Belville
    • BATMAN™
    • BIONICLE
    • Building Set with People
    • Castle
    • Duplo
    • Fabuland
    • Harry Potter
    • Holiday and Event
    • LEGOLAND
    • Model Team
    • Pirates
    • Space
    • Star Wars
    • Technic
    • Train
    • Town
    • Universal Building Set
    • Western
    • More Sets
    • Misc
  • USEFUL LINKS
    • Submit Instructions!
    • New Instructions
    • New Official Sets
    • New Alternate Builds
    • Minifigs
    • Very Small Builds
    • Small Builds
    • Medium Builds
    • Large Builds
    • Extra Large Builds
    • How BOTBB was Built
  • THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT SITE NOT AUTHORIZED OR SPONSORED BY THE LEGO GROUP

Basic Alternate Builds

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

846: Lighting Bricks

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Master Builder 6079 Views

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

Read more
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 4996 Views

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

Read more
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 5108 Views

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

Read more
Basic Basic Alternate Builds Extra Large Builds Idea Book 

Book 260 – Intro

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Master Builder 5850 Views

From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990

Read more
Basic Basic Alternate Builds Extra Large Builds Idea Book 

Book 260 – Page 2-3

November 1, 2021November 11, 2021 Master Builder 4838 Views

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

Read more

EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6393: Big-Rig Truck Stop
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic 

6393: Big-Rig Truck Stop

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

6265: Sabre Island
Imperial Soldiers Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6265: Sabre Island

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Master Builder
6556: Scuba Squad
Divers Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6556: Scuba Squad

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
4950: Loader-Dozer
Official Sets Rock Raiders Rock Raiders Sets Small Builds 

4950: Loader-Dozer

November 10, 2019December 16, 2019 Master Builder
6416: Poolside Paradise
Medium Builds Official Sets Paradisa Town Town Sets 

6416: Poolside Paradise

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
1858: Droid Scout
Exploriens Exploriens Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

1858: Droid Scout

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder
7474: Urban Avenger vs. Raptor
Dino Attack Official Sets Small Builds 

7474: Urban Avenger vs. Raptor

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Master Builder
375: Deluxe Basic Set
Box Marketing Blurb Large Builds Official Sets Samsonite Samsonite Sets 

375: Deluxe Basic Set

September 11, 2023April 3, 2024 Master Builder
4554: Metro Station
9V Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4554: Metro Station

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Master Builder
6482: Rescue Helicopter
Classic Town Hospital LL Link Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6482: Rescue Helicopter

April 9, 2020July 11, 2024 Master Builder
1896: Trauma Team
Classic Town Hospital Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

1896: Trauma Team

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Master Builder
6551: Checkered Flag 500
Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6551: Checkered Flag 500

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Master Builder
6080: King’s Castle
ABCs Castle Castle Sets Extra Large Builds Lion Knights Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets 

6080: King’s Castle

October 5, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder
6397: Gas N’ Wash Express
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Gas Station Official Sets Town Town Sets Wrecker 

6397: Gas N’ Wash Express

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Master Builder
8675: Outdoor Challenger
Official Sets Racers Radio Control Small Builds 

8675: Outdoor Challenger

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Master Builder
4920: Rapid Rider
Official Sets Rock Raiders Rock Raiders Sets Very Small Builds 

4920: Rapid Rider

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Master Builder

BOXES

INSTRUCTIONS

FAVORITES

MINIFIGS

About This Site

Logo
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.

Sets

  • Adventurers
  • Aquazone
  • BATMAN
  • Bionicle
  • Belville
  • Building Set with People
  • Castle
  • Duplo
  • Fabuland
  • Harry Potter
  • Holiday and Event
  • LEGOLAND
  • Model Team
  • Pirates
  • Space
  • Star Wars
  • Technic
  • Train
  • Town
  • Universal Building Set
  • Western
  • More Sets
  • Misc

Useful Links

  • Submit Instructions!
  • New Instructions
  • New Official Sets
  • New Alternate Builds
  • Minifigs
  • Very Small Builds (<35 pcs)
  • Small Builds (<100 pcs)
  • Medium Builds (<200 pcs)
  • Large Builds (<400 pcs)
  • Extra Large Builds (>400 pcs)
  • How BOTBB was Built

In Honor of 1526

The classic space set that never was.

Copyright © 2026 Back of the Box Builds. All rights reserved. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.