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42089 – Back A

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Master Builder 3972 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 4073 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 6213 Views

Year Released: 2003BricklinkInstructions 8593+8594+8595

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7186 – Back C (Instructions 5)

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder 4192 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 4122 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 4149 Views

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

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6740 – Back B

April 16, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4103 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 4012 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 4013 Views

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

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6737 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4021 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 4046 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 4495 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 5006 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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Book 250 – Page 12-13

March 1, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5122 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 5987 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 5978 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 8808 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 6111 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 4998 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 4848 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 6040 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 6303 Views

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

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6899 – Back C

February 5, 2023October 4, 2024 Master Builder 4763 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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6264: Forbidden Cove
Islanders Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6264: Forbidden Cove

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Master Builder

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

1526: Unknown (Space Radar Buggy)
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1526: Unknown (Space Radar Buggy)

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6776: Ogel Control Center
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6776: Ogel Control Center

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6973: Deep Freeze Defender
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6973: Deep Freeze Defender

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194: Family
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194: Family

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6954: Renegade
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6954: Renegade

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6487: Mountain Rescue
Official Sets Outback Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6487: Mountain Rescue

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6955: Space Lock-Up Isolation Base
Box Marketing Blurb Large Builds Official Sets Space Space Police I Space Police I Sets 

6955: Space Lock-Up Isolation Base

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6209: Slave I (2nd edition)
Episode IV/V/VI Extra Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

6209: Slave I (2nd edition)

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Master Builder
6363: Auto Service Station
Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic 

6363: Auto Service Station

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Master Builder
6085: Black Monarch’s Castle
Black Knights Castle Castle Sets Extra Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets 

6085: Black Monarch’s Castle

July 13, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder
6901-2: Space Plane
Duplicate Set Number Official Sets UFO UFO Sets Very Small Builds 

6901-2: Space Plane

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Master Builder
6497: Twisted Time Train
Box Story Medium Builds Official Sets Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

6497: Twisted Time Train

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Master Builder
1490: Town Bank
Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic 

1490: Town Bank

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Master Builder
6271: Imperial Flagship
Box Story Imperial Guards Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6271: Imperial Flagship

January 6, 2022February 20, 2025 Master Builder
6244: Armada Sentry
Imperial Armada Official Sets Pirates Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6244: Armada Sentry

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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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