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The LEGO Prize

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Master Builder 3225 Views

MiscName: The LEGO Prize Since 1985 the LEGO Prize has been awarded to individuals or organizations who’s made an outstanding

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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Promotional Models Space 

Space Base II

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Master Builder 3657 Views

MiscName: Space Base IIFeatured In: Swedish LEGO Space Ad Build: Space Base II Submitted By: USERInstructions:

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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Promotional Models Space 

Station Alpha-1

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Master Builder 4848 Views

MiscTheme: Classic Space LEGO® Space: 1978-1992 – Page 71Published: 2023By: Tim JohnsonDark Horse Books LEGO German AdPublished: 1985 Name: Station Alpha-1Submitted

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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Promotional Models Space 

Space Base Station

February 24, 2025March 5, 2025 Master Builder 3357 Views

MiscName: Space Base StationFeatured In: LEGO World Show 1984 – Page 10-11 Build: Space Base StationSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Space Mother Ship

February 24, 2025August 29, 2025 Master Builder 3565 Views

MiscName: Space Mother Ship (Bricks ‘n Pieces – Summer 1985 (Volume 3 No. 2)Featured In: 1985 Toy Fair *Alternate Build

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Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Promotional Models Space 

Space Show

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Master Builder 3348 Views

MiscName: Space ShowFeatured In: The World of LEGO Exhibition 1981 – Page 8-9 Build: Space ShowSubmitted By: USERInstructions:

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Prize Cup

February 20, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 3265 Views

MiscName: LEGO Prize CupFeatured In: LEGO Club Innovations: Summer 1991 – Page 3 LEGO Club Innovations: Summer 1991 – Page

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Telescope Space

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 3293 Views

MiscName: Telescope SpaceFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Science Fiction, Space Mother Ship LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Alternate Builds Commercials Promotional Models Space 

Science Fiction

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 3420 Views

MiscName: Science FictionFeatured In: *Alternate Build Connection: Space Mother Ship, Telescope Space LEGO World Show 5: The Circus Comes To

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6683: Burger Stand
Classic Town Food and Drink Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6683: Burger Stand

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Master Builder

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

6041: Armor Shop
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Medium Builds Official Sets 

6041: Armor Shop

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Master Builder
6889: Recon Robot
ABCs Jørn Thomsen Medium Builds Official Sets Space Spyrius Spyrius Sets 

6889: Recon Robot

October 24, 2019September 9, 2024 Master Builder
6016: Knight’s Arsenal
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6016: Knight’s Arsenal

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
6984: Galactic Mediator
ABCs Box Marketing Blurb Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space Space Police II Space Police II Sets 

6984: Galactic Mediator

March 18, 2022June 23, 2025 Master Builder
3056: Go-Kart
Classic Town Official Sets Race Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

3056: Go-Kart

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 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
1875: Meteor Monitor
Blacktron Blacktron Sets Bonus/Value Pack Sets LL Link Official Sets Very Small Builds 

1875: Meteor Monitor

July 14, 2021October 16, 2024 Master Builder
1747: Treasure Cave
Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

1747: Treasure Cave

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Master Builder
2160: Crystal Scavenger
Aquaraiders I Aquazone Aquazone Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

2160: Crystal Scavenger

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Master Builder
6669: Diesel Daredevil
Classic Town Official Sets Race Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6669: Diesel Daredevil

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Master Builder
6274: Caribbean Clipper
Box Story Imperial Soldiers Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6274: Caribbean Clipper

February 8, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder
6833: Beacon Tracer
M:Tron M:Tron Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6833: Beacon Tracer

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Master Builder
1722: Rescue/Ice Planet Combo Pack
Bonus/Value Packs Classic Town Fire Ice Planet 2002 Ice Planet 2002 Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space Town 

1722: Rescue/Ice Planet Combo Pack

July 13, 2021April 4, 2024 Master Builder
4555: Cargo Station
9V Large Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4555: Cargo Station

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Master Builder
5978: Sphinx Secret Surprise
Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Large Builds Official Sets 

5978: Sphinx Secret Surprise

October 28, 2019April 4, 2020 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.

Sets

  • Adventurers
  • Aquazone
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  • Duplo
  • Fabuland
  • Harry Potter
  • Holiday and Event
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