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Box Story

Box Story Medium Builds Official Sets Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

6497: Twisted Time Train

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Master Builder 4298 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 5270 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 5746 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 5742 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 4769 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 4818 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 5398 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 4712 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 5559 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 4126 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 5948 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 3919 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 4017 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 5307 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 5415 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 6407 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 5390 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 4878 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 6562 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 4800 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 4922 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 5186 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 5094 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 6628 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 6847 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 6801 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 7509 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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6800 (6816, Kabaya: Space 2): Cyber Blaster
Official Sets Space UFO UFO Sets Very Small Builds 

6800 (6816, Kabaya: Space 2): Cyber Blaster

October 4, 2024February 25, 2025 Master Builder

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *Kabaya: Space 2 is listed on Bricklink as 3012: Space Hover

6059: Knight’s Stronghold
Black Knights Castle Castle Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6059: Knight’s Stronghold

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
1498: Spy-Bot
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1498: Spy-Bot

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Master Builder
1626: Angel Polybag
Holiday and Event Holiday and Event Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

1626: Angel Polybag

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Master Builder
4766: Graveyard Duel
Extra Large Builds Goblet of Fire Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Official Sets 

4766: Graveyard Duel

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Master Builder
6398: Central Precinct HQ
Box Story Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6398: Central Precinct HQ

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder
1657: Bird
Basic Set Duplo Duplo Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

1657: Bird

December 28, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder
6641: 4-Wheelin’ Truck (Four Wheelin’ Truck)
Classic Town Off-Road Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6641: 4-Wheelin’ Truck (Four Wheelin’ Truck)

May 7, 2022May 7, 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
6038: Wolfpack Renegades
Castle Castle Sets Official Sets Small Builds Wolfpack 

6038: Wolfpack Renegades

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Master Builder
6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager

September 12, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder
6495: Time Tunnelator
Official Sets Small Builds Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

6495: Time Tunnelator

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Master Builder
6630: Bucket Loader
Classic Town Construction Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6630: Bucket Loader

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder
6115: Shark Scout
Aquashark Aquazone Aquazone Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6115: Shark Scout

April 9, 2020March 21, 2023 Master Builder
6266: Cannon Cove
Imperial Guards Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6266: Cannon Cove

December 27, 2021June 3, 2022 Master Builder
5521: Sea Jet
Large Builds Model Team Model Team Sets Official Sets 

5521: Sea Jet

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 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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