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The LEGO Prize

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Master Builder 4094 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 5165 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 6045 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 4639 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 4840 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 4574 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 4702 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 4240 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 4723 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

1682: Space Shuttle
Airport Classic Town Large Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

1682: Space Shuttle

February 27, 2023July 25, 2024 Master Builder

Year Released: 1990BricklinkInstructions

6021: Jousting Knights
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6021: Jousting Knights

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Master Builder
7250: Clone Scout Walker
Episode III Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7250: Clone Scout Walker

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Master Builder
2586: King & Throne (Chess King)
Castle Castle Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

2586: King & Throne (Chess King)

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Master Builder
720: Basic Building Set
Basic Large Builds Official Sets Universal Building Set 

720: Basic Building Set

February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 Master Builder
7133: Bounty Hunter Pursuit
Episode II Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7133: Bounty Hunter Pursuit

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Master Builder
1680: Hay Cart with Smugglers
Castle Castle Sets Forestmen Official Sets Small Builds 

1680: Hay Cart with Smugglers

August 12, 2024September 24, 2024 Master Builder
1877: Crusader’s Cart
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Castle Castle Sets Forestmen Official Sets Small Builds 

1877: Crusader’s Cart

October 11, 2021September 24, 2024 Master Builder
Kabaya: Alpha Team 2
Alpha Team Alpha Team Sets Mission Deep Sea Official Sets Very Small Builds 

Kabaya: Alpha Team 2

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Master Builder
857: Motorcycle
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

857: Motorcycle

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Master Builder
6982: Explorien Starship
Exploriens Exploriens Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6982: Explorien Starship

November 9, 2019December 13, 2024 Master Builder
6999: Cyber Saucer with Promotional Mask
Box Plus Mask Medium Builds Official Sets UFO UFO Sets 

6999: Cyber Saucer with Promotional Mask

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Master Builder
7161: Gungan Sub
Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7161: Gungan Sub

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Master Builder
5870: Pretty Playland
Belville Belville Sets Official Sets Playhouse Small Builds 

5870: Pretty Playland

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Master Builder
4583: Maverick Storm
Drome Racers Official Sets Racers Very Small Builds 

4583: Maverick Storm

October 22, 2021February 21, 2025 Master Builder
4920: Rapid Rider
Official Sets Rock Raiders Rock Raiders Sets Very Small Builds 

4920: Rapid Rider

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 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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