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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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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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6073: Knight’s Castle
Black Falcons Castle Castle Sets Daniel August Krentz Large Builds Official Sets 

6073: Knight’s Castle

October 23, 2019July 29, 2023 Master Builder

Year Released: 1984Designer: Daniel August KrentzBricklinkInstructions

6861: Blacktron Super Model
Blacktron II Blacktron II Alternate Builds Blacktron II Sets Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space Super Model 

6861: Blacktron Super Model

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1853: Navigator
Box Plus Different Box Versions Medium Builds Official Sets Storage Container Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

1853: Navigator

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6469: Spaceport Bonus Pack
Bonus/Value Pack Alternate Builds Bonus/Value Pack Sets Bonus/Value Packs Medium Builds Official Sets Space Port Town Town Sets 

6469: Spaceport Bonus Pack

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8044: Universal Pneumatic Set
Medium Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8044: Universal Pneumatic Set

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6311: Curved Road Plates
Classic Town Official Sets Supplemental Town 

6311: Curved Road Plates

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7134: A-wing Fighter
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7134: A-wing Fighter

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6693: Recycle Truck
Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6693: Recycle Truck

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6518: Baja Buggy
Classic Town Coast Guard Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6518: Baja Buggy

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1380: Werewolf Ambush
Official Sets Small Builds Studio Sets Studios 

1380: Werewolf Ambush

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926 (493): Space Command Center
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Jens Nygaard Knudsen Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

926 (493): Space Command Center

October 22, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder
6047: Traitor Transport
Castle Castle Sets Fright Knights Medium Builds Official Sets 

6047: Traitor Transport

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8942: Jetrax T6
Battle Vehicles BIONICLE BIONICLE Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

8942: Jetrax T6

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Master Builder
6580: Land Jet 7
Extreme Team Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6580: Land Jet 7

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 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
6951: Robot Command Center
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6951: Robot Command Center

September 21, 2019September 28, 2019 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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  • Western
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  • Misc

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