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Different Box Versions

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1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5062 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 6938: Scorpion Detector

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6499: Time Tunnelator with Time Machine

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 6008 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 6495: Time Tunnelator NONE 🙁

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1853: Navigator

March 18, 2025March 5, 2026 Master Builder 6571 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 6492: Hypno Cruiser NONE 🙁

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Airport Classic Town Different Box Versions Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6399: Airport Shuttle

February 24, 2023March 17, 2024 Master Builder 7609 Views

Year Released: 1990BricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different layout of alternates on the back of the North

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Different Box Versions Different Set Numbers Jens Nygaard Knudsen LL Link Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

924 (487): Space Cruiser

January 25, 2022October 17, 2024 Master Builder 8172 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different bottom with alternates on the rest of

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928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020August 15, 2024 Master Builder 13145 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different bottom with alternates on the rest of

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Bjarne Tveskov Different Box Versions Futron Sets Futuron Official Sets Small Builds 

6884: Aero-Module

September 24, 2019March 17, 2024 Master Builder 7007 Views

Year Released: 1987Designer: Bjarne TveskovBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This box has a different front and back for the North American

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6036: Skeleton Surprise
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6036: Skeleton Surprise

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Master Builder

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions

6556: Scuba Squad
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6556: Scuba Squad

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
4768: The Durmstrang Ship
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4768: The Durmstrang Ship

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Master Builder
775: Fire Fighter Ship
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775: Fire Fighter Ship

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Master Builder
6360: Weekend Cottage
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6360: Weekend Cottage

October 19, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder
1590-2: ANWB Breakdown Assistance
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1590-2: ANWB Breakdown Assistance

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Master Builder
5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins
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5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

October 29, 2019April 3, 2024 Master Builder
891: Two-Man Scooter
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891: Two-Man Scooter

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Master Builder
4479: TIE Bomber
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4479: TIE Bomber

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Master Builder
6827: Strata Scooter
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6827: Strata Scooter

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder
9355: Dacta Space Theme Set
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9355: Dacta Space Theme Set

March 2, 2023May 18, 2023 Master Builder
928 (497): Galaxy Explorer
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928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020August 15, 2024 Master Builder
6433: Coast Watch (Coastwatch)
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6433: Coast Watch (Coastwatch)

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Master Builder
6257: Castaway’s Raft
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6257: Castaway’s Raft

June 6, 2022July 29, 2023 Master Builder
6953: Cosmic Laser Launcher
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6953: Cosmic Laser Launcher

February 3, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder
4723: Diagon Alley Shops
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4723: Diagon Alley Shops

July 10, 2024October 8, 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
  • BATMAN
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  • Castle
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  • Fabuland
  • Harry Potter
  • Holiday and Event
  • LEGOLAND
  • Model Team
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  • Star Wars
  • Technic
  • Train
  • Town
  • Universal Building Set
  • Western
  • More Sets
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