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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Official Sets Orient Expedition Small Builds 

7411: Tygurah’s Roar

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Master Builder 7940 Views

Year Released: 2003BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Duplicate Set Number Medium Builds Ninja Ninja Alternate Builds Ninja Official Sets Official Sets 

6083-2: Samurai Stronghold

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Master Builder 5864 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Medium Builds Official Sets Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

6497: Twisted Time Train

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Master Builder 5160 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Beware, the LEGO SYSTEM™ Time Twisters are traveling through the LEGO® universe in search of treasures to

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Box Story Fabuland Fabuland Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

3676: Catherine Cat’s Fun Park

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 Master Builder 6168 Views

Year Released: 1989BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 7066 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Captain Redbeard and his renegade Pirates want to get their hands on the Imperial

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Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6279: Skull Island

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 6956 Views

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Captain Redbeard and his renegade Pirates want to get their hands on the Imperial

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Box Story Islanders Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6278: Enchanted Island

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Master Builder 6260 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Only the Islanders know what dangers lurk in their remote tropical habitat. What will the Pirates

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Box Story Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6398: Central Precinct HQ

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 6123 Views

Year Released: 1993BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The emergency call goes out, but who will be the first to respond? With building sets

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ABCs Aquazone Aquazone Sets Box Story Extra Large Builds Hydronauts Official Sets Stingrays 

6199: Hydro Crystalization Station

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 Master Builder 6377 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Aquadome The box reads, “These underwater heroes search the sea for the powerful Hydrolator crystal. But

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Aquazone Aquazone Sets Box Story Hydronauts Large Builds Official Sets 

6180: Hydro Search Sub

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 Master Builder 5808 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “These underwater heroes search the sea for the powerful Hydrolator crystal. But watch out – Enemy

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Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6273: Rock Island Refuge

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Master Builder 6871 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story LEGO World Show LWS 3 

LEGO World Show 3 – Page 10-11

February 20, 2024April 4, 2024 Master Builder 4706 Views

From: LEGO World Show 3Year Released: 1982 The description reads, “OUTER SPACE Somewhere amongst the trillions of stars and planets

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Box Story Extra Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6285: Black Seas Barracuda

August 3, 2023February 20, 2025 Master Builder 7852 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! BLACK SEAS

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Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Sets Space 

2153: Robo Stalker

June 15, 2023April 3, 2024 Master Builder 5008 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Robo Force patrols the planet and protects the people from unknown dangers. What will happen

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ABCs Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Sets Space 

2154: Robo Master

June 14, 2023February 11, 2025 Master Builder 5247 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Blacktron Concept The box reads, “Robo Force patrols the planet and protects the people from

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Box Story Fabuland Fabuland Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

132: Cottage

March 1, 2023April 3, 2024 Master Builder 6228 Views

Year Released: 1979Bricklink The box reads, “FABULAND™ is the name of a wonderful world, combining limitless fantasy with easy building. With

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Box Story Castle Castle Sets Extra Large Builds Fright Knights Official Sets 

6097: Night Lord’s Castle

March 1, 2023March 17, 2025 Master Builder 6843 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Medieval life will never be the same! The Bat Lord and Wicked Witch have cast a

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Box Story Medium Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6270: Forbidden Island

April 4, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder 7804 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! FORBIDDEN ISLAND

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ABCs Box Story Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space Space Police II Space Police II Sets 

6957: Solar Snooper

March 18, 2022February 18, 2025 Master Builder 6610 Views

Year Released: 1992Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: RTron The box reads, “A new and exciting building adventure awaits you with every

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Box Story Imperial Soldiers Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6274: Caribbean Clipper

February 8, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder 6215 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! CARIBBEAN CLIPPER

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Box Story Daniel August Krentz Extra Large Builds Imperial Soldiers Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6276: Eldorado Fortress

January 28, 2022April 3, 2024 Master Builder 8102 Views

Year Released: 1989Designers: Niels Milan Pedersen and Daniel August KrentzBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF

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Box Story Large Builds Ninja Ninja Alternate Builds Ninja Official Sets Official Sets 

6088: Robber’s Retreat

January 24, 2022April 3, 2024 Master Builder 6129 Views

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “In the hidden depths of the ancient Orient two Ninja teams are locked in a

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Box Story Imperial Guards Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6271: Imperial Flagship

January 6, 2022February 20, 2025 Master Builder 6243 Views

Year Released: 1992BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGO SYSTEM™  PIRATES OF THE SEA – IMPERIAL FLAGSHIP During the 18th

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Box Story Cowboys Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Western Western Sets 

6761: Bandit’s Secret Hide-Out

December 29, 2021April 3, 2024 Master Builder 6563 Views

Year Released: 1996Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Flatfoot Thompson and his gang of bandits are on the loose! Will

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Box Story Imperial Armada Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6280: Armada Flagship

July 13, 2021February 20, 2025 Master Builder 6198 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The mission of the Imperial Armada is to protect the royal gold. Will they be able

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Box Story Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Sets Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6983: Ice Station Odyssey

November 9, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder 7830 Views

Year Released: 1993Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The ice planet Krysto, with its vast network of frozen tunnels and

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Desert Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

5988: Pharaoh’s Forbidden Ruins

October 29, 2019March 7, 2025 Master Builder 8123 Views

Year Released: 1998Bricklink The box reads, “Ancient ruins are the home of many hidden riches. But beware! Where treasure lies,

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Adventurers Adventurers Sets Box Story Extra Large Builds Jungle Official Sets 

5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

October 29, 2019April 3, 2024 Master Builder 7989 Views

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The Adventure continues… Deep in the jungle the Adventurers search for treasure in the

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ABCs Box Story Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Sets Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6973: Deep Freeze Defender

September 26, 2019December 17, 2024 Master Builder 8990 Views

Year Released: 1993Designer: Jørn ThomsenBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Invention Adventure Activity Book – Page 25-26 The box reads, “The ice

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4032: Passenger Plane
Airport Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets World City 

4032: Passenger Plane

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder

Year Released: 2004BricklinkInstructions

6009: Black Knight
Black Knights Castle Castle Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6009: Black Knight

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 Master Builder
6375: Trans Air Carrier
Cargo Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6375: Trans Air Carrier

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Master Builder
1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Bonus/Value Packs Official Sets Small Builds 

1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack

July 22, 2024October 2, 2024 Master Builder
735: Basic Building Set
Basic Extra Large Builds Official Sets Universal Building Set 

735: Basic Building Set

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Master Builder
6361: Mobile Crane
Classic Town Construction Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6361: Mobile Crane

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 Master Builder
4883: Gear Grinders
Designer Sets Designer Sets Alternate Builds Designer Sets Set Medium Builds Official Sets 

4883: Gear Grinders

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Master Builder
6270: Forbidden Island
Box Story Medium Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6270: Forbidden Island

April 4, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder
4707: Hagrid’s Hut
Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Large Builds Official Sets Sorcerer's Stone 

4707: Hagrid’s Hut

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder
6271: Imperial Flagship
Box Story Imperial Guards Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6271: Imperial Flagship

January 6, 2022February 20, 2025 Master Builder
6389: Fire Control Center
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Fire Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6389: Fire Control Center

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Master Builder
6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder
6010: Supply Wagon
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Small Builds 

6010: Supply Wagon

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
6815: Hovertron
Exploriens Exploriens Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6815: Hovertron

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
8675: Outdoor Challenger
Official Sets Racers Radio Control Small Builds 

8675: Outdoor Challenger

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Master Builder
2161: Aqua Dozer
Aquaraiders I Aquazone Aquazone Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

2161: Aqua Dozer

January 8, 2020April 4, 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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