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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Space 

Missile Cruncher

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Master Builder 4899 Views

MiscFrom: 1980 Kipper CommercialBuild: Missile CruncherSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Space 

Anti-Kipper Ballistic Missile

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Master Builder 4896 Views

MiscFrom: 1980 Kipper CommercialBuild: Anti-Kipper Ballistic MissileSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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Commercials Space 

1980 Kipper Commercial

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Master Builder 3193 Views

MiscFeatured: Anti-Kipper Ballistic Missile, Missile Cruncher

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Space Mother Ship

February 24, 2025March 20, 2025 Master Builder 2860 Views

MiscName: Space Mother Ship (Bricks ‘n Pieces – Summer 1985 (Volume 3 No. 2)Featured In: 1985 Toy Fair *Alternate Build

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Telescope Space

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 2791 Views

MiscName: Telescope SpaceFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Science Fiction, Space Mother Ship LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Science Fiction

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 2885 Views

MiscName: Science FictionFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Space Mother Ship, Telescope Space LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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ABCs Commercials 

1987 LEGO Centre Commercial (Australia)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Master Builder 2719 Views

Misc Build 1: Space BaseSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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ABCs Commercials Star Wars 

2000 Star Wars with Boba Fett and Darth Maul Commercial

August 16, 2023August 17, 2023 Master Builder 2662 Views

MiscFeatured: 7134: A-wing Fighter, 7180: B-wing at Rebel Control Center, 8002: Destroyer Droid, 7190: Millennium Falcon, 7144: Slave I Build

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ABCs Commercials 

1988 Lights Out Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2592 Views

MiscFeatured: Everything

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ABCs Blacktron Classic Space Commercials Space 

1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2750 Views

MiscFeatured: 6780: XT-Starship, 6954: Renegade, 6972: Polaris I Space Lab Build 1: Blacktron CadillacSubmitted By: USERInstructions: Build 2: Cosmic FleetSubmitted By: USERInstructions: Build 3: UFOSubmitted

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ABCs Castle Classic Space Classic Town Commercials Space 

1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 3014 Views

MiscFeatured: 6392: Airport, 6080: King’s Castle, 6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager *Alternate Build Connection: 6985 – Inside A Build 1: Castle TowerSubmitted

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ABCs Classic Space Commercials Space 

1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2739 Views

MiscFeatured: 6952: Solar Power Transporter *Alternate Build Connection: 6952 – Back A

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ABCs Commercials Ice Planet 2002 Space Space Police II 

1993 Ice Planet 2002 and Space Police II with Maniac Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 3198 Views

MiscFeatured: 6973: Deep Freeze Defender, 6983: Ice Station Odyssey, 6984: Galactic Mediator *Alternate Build Connection: 6984 – Back D, 6973

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ABCs Commercials Instructions Added Space Spyrius Unitron Unitron Alternate Builds 

1994 Unitron and Spyrius Commercial

August 16, 2023August 18, 2023 Master Builder 3994 Views

MiscFeatured: 6991: Monorail Transport Base, 6939: Saucer Centurion, 6949: Robo-Guardian, 6889: Recon Robot Build: Unitron Alarm Tower Instructions: View PDF

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ABCs Classic Space Commercials Space 

1979 Classic Space Galaxy Explorer Commercial

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Master Builder 2903 Views

MiscFeatured: 928 (497): Galaxy Explorer *Alternate Build Connection: 928 – Back A, 928 – Back C

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6085: Black Monarch’s Castle
Black Knights Castle Castle Sets Extra Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets 

6085: Black Monarch’s Castle

July 13, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder

Year Released: 1988Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

7128: Speeder Bikes
Episode IV/V/VI Official Sets Small Builds Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7128: Speeder Bikes

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Master Builder
2151: Robo Raider
Medium Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Alternate Builds Robo Force Sets Space 

2151: Robo Raider

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Master Builder
6038: Wolfpack Renegades
Castle Castle Sets Official Sets Small Builds Wolfpack 

6038: Wolfpack Renegades

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Master Builder
6061: Siege Tower
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Medium Builds Official Sets 

6061: Siege Tower

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Master Builder
8044: Universal Pneumatic Set
Medium Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8044: Universal Pneumatic Set

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 Master Builder
6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)

October 22, 2019September 10, 2023 Master Builder
6481: Construction Crew
Classic Town Construction Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6481: Construction Crew

April 9, 2020July 4, 2022 Master Builder
6950: Mobile Rocket Transport
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Space 

6950: Mobile Rocket Transport

January 12, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder
4789: AT Aquatic Mech
Alpha Team Alpha Team Sets Medium Builds Mission Deep Sea Official Sets 

4789: AT Aquatic Mech

February 12, 2024February 21, 2024 Master Builder
4702: The Final Challenge
Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Official Sets Small Builds Sorcerer's Stone 

4702: The Final Challenge

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 Master Builder
6983: Ice Station Odyssey
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
6661: TV Van (Mobile TV Studio)
Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6661: TV Van (Mobile TV Studio)

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Master Builder
7151: Sith Infiltrator
Episode I Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7151: Sith Infiltrator

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Master Builder
6896: Celestial Forager
ABCs Jørn Thomsen M:Tron M:Tron Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6896: Celestial Forager

January 26, 2022July 31, 2023 Master Builder
6480: Hook and Ladder Truck
Classic Town Fire Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6480: Hook and Ladder Truck

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 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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