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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 4308 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 5276 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 5760 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 5752 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 4781 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 4832 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 5410 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 4724 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 5573 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 4132 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 5967 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 3926 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 4028 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 5315 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 5430 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 6428 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 5400 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 4887 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 6581 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 4807 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 4944 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 5197 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 5107 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 6642 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 6862 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 6811 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 7526 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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1616: Space Combi-Pack
Bonus/Value Packs Futron Sets Futuron Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1616: Space Combi-Pack

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Master Builder

Year Released: 1989BricklinkContains Sets: 1620: Astro Dart and 1621: Lunar MPV Vehicle

6390: Main Street
Box Marketing Blurb Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic 

6390: Main Street

February 10, 2023April 3, 2024 Master Builder
6268: Renegade Runner
Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6268: Renegade Runner

April 9, 2020July 13, 2021 Master Builder
8860: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8860: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Master Builder
6746: Chief’s Tepee
Indians Jørn Thomsen Medium Builds Official Sets Western Western Sets 

6746: Chief’s Tepee

February 27, 2023July 29, 2023 Master Builder
6440: Jetport Fire Squad
Airport Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6440: Jetport Fire Squad

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder
6010: Supply Wagon
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Small Builds 

6010: Supply Wagon

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
6970: Beta-1 Command Base
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6970: Beta-1 Command Base

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Master Builder
6663: Wave Rebel
Classic Town Harbor Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Wrecker 

6663: Wave Rebel

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 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
6430: Night Patroller
Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6430: Night Patroller

April 9, 2020February 4, 2021 Master Builder
6851: Tri-Wheeled Tyrax
ABCs Blacktron II Blacktron II Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6851: Tri-Wheeled Tyrax

October 24, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder
6665: River Runners
Classic Town Official Sets Recreation Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6665: River Runners

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 Master Builder
6764: Sheriff’s Lock-Up
Medium Builds Official Sets Western Western Sets 

6764: Sheriff’s Lock-Up

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Master Builder
4719: Quality Quidditch Supplies
Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

4719: Quality Quidditch Supplies

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Master Builder
6895: Spy-Trak I
Jørn Thomsen Medium Builds Official Sets Space Space Police I Space Police I Sets 

6895: Spy-Trak I

April 8, 2020September 12, 2024 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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  • Adventurers
  • Aquazone
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  • Building Set with People
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  • Duplo
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  • Holiday and Event
  • LEGOLAND
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  • Pirates
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  • Star Wars
  • Technic
  • Town
  • Universal Building Set
  • Western
  • More Sets
  • Misc

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