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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 3960 Views

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

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Extra Large Alt Build Extra Large Builds Instructions Added Train Train Alternate Builds 

4558 – Inside B

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Master Builder 4049 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 6186 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 4166 Views

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

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Alternate Builds Alternate Instructions Included Episode IV/V/VI Instructions Added Medium Alt Build Medium Builds Star Wars Star Wars Alternate Builds 

7184 – Instructions 5

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder 4098 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 4123 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 4080 Views

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

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

6739 – Back B

April 16, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 3994 Views

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

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

6738 – Back B

April 13, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 3991 Views

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

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6737 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 3998 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 4018 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 4481 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 4989 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 5098 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 5968 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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Alternate Instructions Included Castle Castle Alternate Builds Idea Book Instructions Added 

Book 250 – Page 42-43

September 30, 2025February 7, 2026 Master Builder 5960 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 8775 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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Alternate Instructions Included Castle Castle Alternate Builds Extra Large Alt Build Idea Book Instructions Added Large Alt Build Medium Alt Build 

Book 260 – Page 30-31

July 21, 2025August 2, 2025 Master Builder 6083 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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Alternate Instructions Included Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Idea Book Instructions Added Space 

Book 200 – Page 36-37

October 10, 2024February 4, 2025 Master Builder 4979 Views

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

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Alternate Instructions Included Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Idea Book Instructions Added Space 

Book 200 – Page 30-31

October 10, 2024February 4, 2025 Master Builder 4827 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 6011 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 6280 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 4745 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

6642: Police Helicopter
Classic Town Official Sets Police Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6642: Police Helicopter

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 Master Builder

Year Released: 1988Bricklink

6990: Futuron Monorail Transport System
ABCs Bjarne Tveskov Extra Large Builds Futron Sets Futuron Official Sets Space 

6990: Futuron Monorail Transport System

August 30, 2020February 12, 2025 Master Builder
1632: Motor Boat
Classic Town Harbor Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds Wrecker 

1632: Motor Boat

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Master Builder
1549: Santa and Chimney
Holiday and Event Holiday and Event Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

1549: Santa and Chimney

February 27, 2023March 5, 2026 Master Builder
6433: Coast Watch (Coastwatch)
Medium Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Jr Town Sets 

6433: Coast Watch (Coastwatch)

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Master Builder
1732 (1712): Crossbow Cart
Castle Castle Sets Dragon Knights Official Sets Very Small Builds 

1732 (1712): Crossbow Cart

August 19, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder
6398: Central Precinct HQ
Box Story Classic Town Extra Large Builds Official Sets Police Town Town Sets 

6398: Central Precinct HQ

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder
4150: FreeStyle Building Set
Box Plus FreeStyle FreeStyle Official Sets Official Sets Poster Small Builds 

4150: FreeStyle Building Set

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 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
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
7474: Urban Avenger vs. Raptor
Dino Attack Official Sets Small Builds 

7474: Urban Avenger vs. Raptor

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Master Builder
6887: Allied Avenger
ABCs Blacktron II Blacktron II Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6887: Allied Avenger

October 5, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder
1498: Spy-Bot
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1498: Spy-Bot

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Master Builder
6982: Explorien Starship
Exploriens Exploriens Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6982: Explorien Starship

November 9, 2019December 13, 2024 Master Builder
7780: The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc
Batman I BATMAN™ BATMAN™ Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

7780: The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Master Builder
Super Stunt Machine
Airport Classic Town Official Sets Race Small Builds Super Model Town 

Super Stunt Machine

March 8, 2025March 10, 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.

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  • Adventurers
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