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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 3966 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 4062 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 6203 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 4177 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 4111 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 4136 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 4092 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 4004 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 4002 Views

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

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6737 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4012 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 4033 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 4487 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 4996 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 5111 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 5975 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 5968 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 8789 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 6097 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 4990 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 4839 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 6030 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 6291 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 4751 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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7144: Slave I
Episode IV/V/VI Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7144: Slave I

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Master Builder

Year Released: 2000BricklinkInstructions

6375: Trans Air Carrier
Cargo Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6375: Trans Air Carrier

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Master Builder
6609: Race Car
Official Sets Race Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6609: Race Car

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Master Builder
6885: Saturn Base Main Team (Crater Crawler)
Futron Sets Futuron Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6885: Saturn Base Main Team (Crater Crawler)

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Master Builder
5948: Desert Expedition
Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Medium Builds Official Sets 

5948: Desert Expedition

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder
6511: Rescue Runabout
Classic Town Fire Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6511: Rescue Runabout

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Master Builder
6989: Mega Core Magnetizer (Multi Core Magentizer)
Box Marketing Blurb Extra Large Builds Jørn Thomsen M:Tron M:Tron Sets Official Sets 

6989: Mega Core Magnetizer (Multi Core Magentizer)

September 15, 2019February 18, 2026 Master Builder
1966: Car Repair Shop
Classic Town Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic 

1966: Car Repair Shop

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Master Builder
6514: Trail Ranger
Classic Town Official Sets Recreation Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6514: Trail Ranger

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 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
7101: Lightsaber Duel
Episode I Official Sets Small Builds Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7101: Lightsaber Duel

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Master Builder
6553: Crisis News Crew
Medium Builds Official Sets Outback Town Town Sets 

6553: Crisis News Crew

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Master Builder
6881: Lunar Rocket Launcher
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6881: Lunar Rocket Launcher

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Master Builder
565: Build-N-Store Chest
Basic Large Builds Official Sets Universal Building Set 

565: Build-N-Store Chest

December 28, 2023July 11, 2024 Master Builder
6931: FX-Star Patroller
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6931: FX-Star Patroller

January 12, 2021March 20, 2025 Master Builder
6571: Flame Fighters
Box Story Classic Town Fire Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6571: Flame Fighters

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 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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