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Different Set Numbers

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 7361 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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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Different Box Versions Different Set Numbers Jens Nygaard Knudsen Large Builds LL Link Official Sets Space 

928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020August 15, 2024 Master Builder 12135 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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ABCs Castle Castle Sets Classic Castle Daniel August Krentz Different Set Numbers Duplicate Set Number Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

375-2 (6075-2): Castle

November 8, 2019September 5, 2025 Master Builder 8860 Views

Year Released: 1978Designer: Daniel August KrentzBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Book 6000 – Page 80-81

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6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Captain Redbeard and his renegade Pirates want to get their hands on the Imperial

6847: Space Dozer
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6847: Space Dozer

January 29, 2025April 10, 2025 Master Builder
6057: Sea Serpent
Black Knights Castle Castle Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6057: Sea Serpent

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Master Builder
4565: Freight and Crane Railway
9V Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4565: Freight and Crane Railway

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 Master Builder
6289: Red Beard Runner
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6289: Red Beard Runner

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 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
6135: Spy Shark
Aquashark Aquazone Aquazone Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6135: Spy Shark

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Master Builder
6660: Hook and Haul Wrecker
Classic Town Off-Road Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6660: Hook and Haul Wrecker

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Master Builder
6505: Fire Chief’s Car
Classic Town Fire Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6505: Fire Chief’s Car

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder
6919: Planetary Prowler
Insectoids Insectoids Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6919: Planetary Prowler

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019 Master Builder
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
725-3: Town Plan
Large Builds Official Sets Samsonite Samsonite Sets Town Town Sets 

725-3: Town Plan

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Master Builder
6899: Nebula Outpost
Exploriens Exploriens Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6899: Nebula Outpost

January 25, 2022September 13, 2024 Master Builder
6205: V-wing Fighter
Episode III Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

6205: V-wing Fighter

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 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
7259: ARC-170 Starfighter
Episode III Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7259: ARC-170 Starfighter

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Master Builder

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