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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 3985 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 4094 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 6237 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 4217 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 4143 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 4168 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 4121 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 4030 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 4028 Views

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

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6737 – Back B

April 7, 2026April 22, 2026 Master Builder 4040 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 4061 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 4512 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 5017 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 5143 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 6007 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 5996 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 8845 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 6139 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 5014 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 4867 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 6062 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 6315 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 4781 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

6856: Planetary Decoder
ABCs Exploriens Exploriens Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6856: Planetary Decoder

April 16, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Walker

6661: TV Van (Mobile TV Studio)
Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6661: TV Van (Mobile TV Studio)

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Master Builder
6414: Dolphin Point
Medium Builds Official Sets Paradisa Town Town Sets 

6414: Dolphin Point

January 14, 2021December 17, 2025 Master Builder
6356: Med-Star Rescue Plane
Classic Town Hospital Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6356: Med-Star Rescue Plane

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Master Builder
4583: Maverick Storm
Drome Racers Official Sets Racers Very Small Builds 

4583: Maverick Storm

October 22, 2021February 21, 2025 Master Builder
1526: Unknown (Space Radar Buggy)
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1526: Unknown (Space Radar Buggy)

August 20, 2025August 29, 2025 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
6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall
Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder
565: Moon Landing
Large Builds LEGOLAND Official Sets Space 

565: Moon Landing

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Master Builder
4767: Harry and the Hungarian Horntail
Goblet of Fire Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

4767: Harry and the Hungarian Horntail

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Master Builder
6861: X-1 Patrol Craft
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6861: X-1 Patrol Craft

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder
1895: Sky Patrol
Classic Town Official Sets Police Small Builds Town Town Sets 

1895: Sky Patrol

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 Master Builder
6442: Sting Ray Explorer
Divers Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6442: Sting Ray Explorer

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 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
6970: Beta-1 Command Base
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6970: Beta-1 Command Base

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Master Builder
6423: Tow-away Truck
Official Sets Town Town Jr Town Sets Very Small Builds Wrecker 

6423: Tow-away Truck

July 10, 2026July 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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