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The LEGO Prize

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Master Builder 4077 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 5132 Views

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

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Station Alpha-1

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Master Builder 6022 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 4616 Views

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

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Space Mother Ship

February 24, 2025August 29, 2025 Master Builder 4814 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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Space Show

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Master Builder 4550 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 4670 Views

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

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Telescope Space

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 4223 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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Science Fiction

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder 4698 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

6510: Mud Runner
Official Sets Race Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6510: Mud Runner

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Master Builder

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions

6289: Red Beard Runner
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6289: Red Beard Runner

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
8024: Universal Set
Medium Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8024: Universal Set

October 20, 2019August 28, 2023 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
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
4794: Alpha Team Command Sub
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4794: Alpha Team Command Sub

February 12, 2024February 21, 2024 Master Builder
6150 (6159): Crystal Detector
ABCs Aquazone Aquazone Sets Hydronauts Official Sets Small Builds 

6150 (6159): Crystal Detector

February 23, 2023February 18, 2025 Master Builder
7186: Watto’s Junkyard
Episode I Extra Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7186: Watto’s Junkyard

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder
2152: Robo Raptor
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2152: Robo Raptor

January 14, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder
1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)
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1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder
4704: The Chamber of the Winged Keys
Harry Potter Harry Potter Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Sorcerer's Stone 

4704: The Chamber of the Winged Keys

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Master Builder
4554: Metro Station
9V Extra Large Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4554: Metro Station

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Master Builder
2146: FreeStyle with Storage Case
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2146: FreeStyle with Storage Case

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Master Builder
4818: Dragon Rider
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4818: Dragon Rider

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder
565: Moon Landing
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565: Moon Landing

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Master Builder
7115: Gungan Patrol
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7115: Gungan Patrol

January 12, 2021April 22, 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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