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Holiday and Event Alternate Builds

Alternate Builds Holiday and Event Holiday and Event Alternate Builds Very Small Builds 

1627 – Back D

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Master Builder 4120 Views

From: 1627: Santa PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1627 – Back C

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Master Builder 3286 Views

From: 1627: Santa PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1627 – Back B

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Master Builder 3796 Views

From: 1627: Santa PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1627 – Back A

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Master Builder 3967 Views

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1978 – Back B

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Master Builder 3801 Views

From: 1978: Build-A-Santa PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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Alternate Builds Holiday and Event Holiday and Event Alternate Builds Small Builds 

1978 – Back A

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Master Builder 3557 Views

From: 1978: Build-A-Santa PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1626 – Back D

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Master Builder 3714 Views

From: 1626: Angel PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1626 – Back C

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Master Builder 3562 Views

From: 1626: Angel PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1626 – Back B

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Master Builder 3392 Views

From: 1626: Angel PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1626 – Back A

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 Master Builder 3280 Views

From: 1626: Angel PolybagName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1549 – Back C

February 27, 2023March 5, 2026 Master Builder 3904 Views

From: 1549: Santa and ChimneyName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1549 – Back B

February 27, 2023March 5, 2026 Master Builder 3818 Views

From: 1549: Santa and ChimneyName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1549 – Back A

February 27, 2023March 5, 2026 Master Builder 3618 Views

From: 1549: Santa and ChimneyName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1628 – Back D

November 25, 2020July 25, 2024 Master Builder 4014 Views

From: 1628: Santa with Reindeer and SleighName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1628 – Back C

November 25, 2020July 25, 2024 Master Builder 4201 Views

From: 1628: Santa with Reindeer and SleighName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1628 – Back B

November 25, 2020July 25, 2024 Master Builder 3913 Views

From: 1628: Santa with Reindeer and SleighName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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1628 – Back A

November 25, 2020July 25, 2024 Master Builder 3250 Views

From: 1628: Santa with Reindeer and SleighName: TBDSubmitted by: USERInstructions

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7150: TIE Fighter & Y-wing
Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7150: TIE Fighter & Y-wing

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder

Year Released: 1999BricklinkInstructions

897: Mobile Missile Command
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Jens Nygaard Knudsen Official Sets Small Builds 

897: Mobile Missile Command

September 14, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder
1687: Midnight Transport
Airport Classic Town Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

1687: Midnight Transport

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 Master Builder
6882: Walking Astro Grappler
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Mads Rye Official Sets Small Builds 

6882: Walking Astro Grappler

September 30, 2019April 2, 2025 Master Builder
6880: Surface Explorer
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6880: Surface Explorer

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder
1704: {Unknown – Ice Planet Satellite Plow ?}
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Classic Town Fire Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space Town 

1704: {Unknown – Ice Planet Satellite Plow ?}

September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 Master Builder
6556: Scuba Squad
Divers Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6556: Scuba Squad

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder
6175: Crystal Explorer Sub
ABCs Aquanauts Aquazone Aquazone Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6175: Crystal Explorer Sub

January 20, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder
4735: Slytherin
Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

4735: Slytherin

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 Master Builder
6716: Weapons Wagon
Cowboys Jørn Thomsen Official Sets Small Builds Western Western Sets 

6716: Weapons Wagon

April 2, 2022July 29, 2023 Master Builder
6394: Metro Park & Service Tower
Classic Town Extra Large Builds Gas Station Official Sets Town Town Sets Wrecker 

6394: Metro Park & Service Tower

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Master Builder
6874: Moon Rover
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6874: Moon Rover

November 6, 2023November 6, 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
1381: Vampire’s Crypt
Medium Builds Official Sets Studio Sets Studios 

1381: Vampire’s Crypt

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Master Builder
6662: Backhoe
Classic Town Construction Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6662: Backhoe

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder
6180: Hydro Search Sub
Aquazone Aquazone Sets Box Story Hydronauts Large Builds Official Sets 

6180: Hydro Search Sub

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 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.

Sets

  • Adventurers
  • Aquazone
  • BATMAN
  • Bionicle
  • Belville
  • Building Set with People
  • Castle
  • Duplo
  • Fabuland
  • Harry Potter
  • Holiday and Event
  • LEGOLAND
  • Model Team
  • Pirates
  • Space
  • Star Wars
  • Technic
  • Train
  • Town
  • Universal Building Set
  • Western
  • More Sets
  • Misc

Useful Links

  • Submit Instructions!
  • New Instructions
  • New Official Sets
  • New Alternate Builds
  • Minifigs
  • Very Small Builds (<35 pcs)
  • Small Builds (<100 pcs)
  • Medium Builds (<200 pcs)
  • Large Builds (<400 pcs)
  • Extra Large Builds (>400 pcs)
  • How BOTBB was Built

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