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2 in 1 Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Instructions Added Medium Builds Technic Technic Alternate Builds 

42089 – Back A

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Master Builder 3977 Views

From: 42089: Power BoatName: HydroplaneInstructions: View PDF (Official LEGO Instructions)

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4558 – Inside B

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Master Builder 4083 Views

From: 4558: MetrolinerName: Model C with Storage Wagon Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File

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Alternate Instructions Included BIONICLE BIONICLE Sets Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds Official Sets Titans 

8593: Makuta

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Master Builder 6222 Views

Year Released: 2003BricklinkInstructions 8593+8594+8595

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Episode I Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds Star Wars Star Wars Alternate Builds 

7186 – Back C (Instructions 5)

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder 4203 Views

From: 7186: Watto’s JunkyardName: Buggy Instructions: Instructions Included in Instructions! | View PDF | Download .io File

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7184 – Instructions 5

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder 4131 Views

From: 7184: Trade Federation MTTName: War Robot Instructions: Instructions Included in Instructions! | View PDF | Download .io File

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7180 – Instructions 4

April 21, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4155 Views

From: 7180: B-wing at Rebel Control CenterName: ShipInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions! | Download .io File

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Instructions Added Island Xtreme Stunts Island Xtreme Stunts Alternate Builds Medium Alt Build Medium Builds 

6740 – Back B

April 16, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4112 Views

From: 6740: Xtreme TowerName: Zipline TowerInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions!

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6739 – Back B

April 16, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4023 Views

From: 6739: Truck & Stunt TrikesName: HotrodInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions!

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6738 – Back B

April 13, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4020 Views

From: 6738: Skateboard ChallengeName: RampInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions!

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6737 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4027 Views

From: 6737: Wake Rider (Wave Catcher)Name: ParasailingInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions!

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6736 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4054 Views

From: 6736: Beach LookoutName: WatercraftInstructions: Instructions Included in Instructions!

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Alternate Instructions Included Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Comic Book Instructions Added Jim Spaceborn Space 

Viva’s Space Scooter

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 Master Builder 4503 Views

Name: Viva’s Space ScooterInstructions: Included on Page Jim Spaceborn: The Kidnappers From Swamp Planet – Page 47

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Alternate Instructions Included Basic Basic Alternate Builds Classic Town Idea Book Instructions Added Town 

Book 260 – Page 14-15

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5009 Views

From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990 Build 1: Helicopter Build 2: Boat Build 3: Fire Truck 1 Build 4: Fire

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Alternate Instructions Included Basic Basic Alternate Builds Classic Town Idea Book Instructions Added Town 

Book 250 – Page 12-13

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5131 Views

From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Build 1: Animals Build 2: Farm House Build 3: Tractor Build 4: Yellow Car Build

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Alternate Instructions Included Castle Castle Alternate Builds Idea Book Instructions Added 

Book 250 – Page 46-47

September 30, 2025February 6, 2026 Master Builder 5994 Views

From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Build 1: PalanquinInstructions: Included on PagePalanquin Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File Build 2: Maiden’s

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Book 250 – Page 42-43

September 30, 2025February 7, 2026 Master Builder 5984 Views

From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Build 1: Writing Room Instructions: View PDF | Download .io FileScriptorium Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File

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Alternate Instructions Included Castle Castle Alternate Builds Extra Large Alt Build Extra Large Builds Idea Book Instructions Added Large Alt Build Large Builds Medium Alt Build Medium Builds 

Book 260 – Page 32-33

July 21, 2025August 2, 2025 Master Builder 8824 Views

From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990 Page Build: War of the Two Houses Instructions: View PDF Build 8: Black Knight Fortress

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Book 260 – Page 30-31

July 21, 2025August 2, 2025 Master Builder 6123 Views

From: Idea Book 260Year Released: 1990 Build 1: Tree Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File Build 2: Tree Lookout Instructions: View PDF

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Book 200 – Page 36-37

October 10, 2024February 4, 2025 Master Builder 5001 Views

From: Idea Book 200Year Released: 1985 Build 1: Build 2: Robot Supply Squad Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File

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Book 200 – Page 30-31

October 10, 2024February 4, 2025 Master Builder 4856 Views

From: Idea Book 200Year Released: 1985 Build 1: Build 2: Build 3: Build 4: Build 5: Build 6:Instructions: Included on

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Alternate Instructions Included Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Idea Book Instructions Added Small Alt Build Space 

Book 250 – Page 28-29

January 22, 2024April 21, 2026 Master Builder 6050 Views

From: Idea Book 250Year Released: 1987 Build 1: Build 2: Build 3: Build 4: Instructions Included on Page! Build 5:

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Castle Castle Alternate Builds Instructions Added Lion Knights Small Alt Build Small Builds 

6040 – Back D

October 8, 2023September 25, 2024 Master Builder 6308 Views

From: 6040: Blacksmith ShopName: Guard Tower and Peasant Cart Instructions: Included on Instructions | View PDF *This is a rare

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Exploriens Exploriens Alternate Builds Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds Space 

6899 – Back C

February 5, 2023October 4, 2024 Master Builder 4770 Views

From: 6899: Nebula OutpostName: Nebula Mobile Lab Instructions: Included in 1993 Shop at Home – Holiday Express | View PDF | Download .io

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6210: Jabba’s Sail Barge
Episode IV/V/VI Extra Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

6210: Jabba’s Sail Barge

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Master Builder

Year Released: 2006BricklinkInstructions

4794: Alpha Team Command Sub
Alpha Team Alpha Team Sets Medium Builds Mission Deep Sea Official Sets 

4794: Alpha Team Command Sub

February 12, 2024February 21, 2024 Master Builder
6893: Orion II Hyperspace
Futron Sets Futuron Medium Builds Official Sets 

6893: Orion II Hyperspace

September 25, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder
1916 (Kabaya: Space 3): Starion Patrol
Jørn Thomsen Official Sets Space Space Police II Space Police II Sets Very Small Builds 

1916 (Kabaya: Space 3): Starion Patrol

January 19, 2022February 25, 2025 Master Builder
6892: Modular Space Transport
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6892: Modular Space Transport

November 17, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder
6350: Pizza To Go
Classic Town Food and Drink Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6350: Pizza To Go

April 9, 2020February 3, 2021 Master Builder
6593: Blaze Battler
Classic Town Fire Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6593: Blaze Battler

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Master Builder
1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Bonus/Value Packs Official Sets Small Builds 

1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack

July 22, 2024October 2, 2024 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
6012: Siege Cart
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Small Builds 

6012: Siege Cart

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 Master Builder
6842: Shuttle Craft
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6842: Shuttle Craft

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Master Builder
8593: Makuta
Alternate Instructions Included BIONICLE BIONICLE Sets Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds Official Sets Titans 

8593: Makuta

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Master Builder
6546: Slick Racer
Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6546: Slick Racer

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Master Builder
6430: Night Patroller
Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6430: Night Patroller

April 9, 2020February 4, 2021 Master Builder
6846: Tri-Star Voyager
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6846: Tri-Star Voyager

September 26, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder
1496: Rally Car
Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

1496: Rally Car

October 20, 2019October 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
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