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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 8156 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 6085 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 5399 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 6445 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 7423 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 7256 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 6704 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 6488 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 6649 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 6134 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 7282 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 4877 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 8328 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 5340 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 5739 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 6464 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 7209 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 8153 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 6919 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 6523 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 8482 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 6655 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 6530 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 7020 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 6493 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 8144 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 8444 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 8234 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 9342 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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6208: B-wing Fighter
Episode IV/V/VI Extra Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

6208: B-wing Fighter

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 Master Builder

Year Released: 2006BricklinkInstructions

6525: Blaze Commander
Classic Town Fire Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6525: Blaze Commander

May 4, 2020November 19, 2020 Master Builder
6884: Aero-Module
Bjarne Tveskov Different Box Versions Futron Sets Futuron Official Sets Small Builds 

6884: Aero-Module

September 24, 2019March 17, 2024 Master Builder
6713: Grip-n-Go Challenge
Large Builds Official Sets Race Town Town Sets 

6713: Grip-n-Go Challenge

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Master Builder
6509: Red Devil Racer
Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6509: Red Devil Racer

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
6016: Knight’s Arsenal
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6016: Knight’s Arsenal

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
6387: Coastal Rescue Base
Classic Town Coast Guard Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6387: Coastal Rescue Base

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 Master Builder
1509: Town Value Pack
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Bonus/Value Packs Official Sets Race Small Builds Town 

1509: Town Value Pack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder
3442: Legoland California Truck Limited Edition
Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

3442: Legoland California Truck Limited Edition

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 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
6926: Mobile Recovery Vehicle
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6926: Mobile Recovery Vehicle

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
6659: TV Camera Crew
Classic Town Off-Road Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6659: TV Camera Crew

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 Master Builder
4714: Gringott’s Bank
Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Sorcerer's Stone 

4714: Gringott’s Bank

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Master Builder
4583: Maverick Storm
Drome Racers Official Sets Racers Very Small Builds 

4583: Maverick Storm

October 22, 2021February 21, 2025 Master Builder
7204: Jedi Defense II
Episode I Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets Very Small Builds 

7204: Jedi Defense II

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Master Builder
7782: The Batwing: Joker’s Aerial Assault
Batman I BATMAN™ BATMAN™ Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

7782: The Batwing: Joker’s Aerial Assault

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 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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