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Exploriens Sets

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1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5037 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 6938: Scorpion Detector

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UFO Value Pack (VP-5)

December 10, 2025March 14, 2026 Master Builder 5527 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkContains Sets: 6829: Radon Rover, 6836: V-Wing Fighter, and 1858: Droid Scout

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Space 3-Pack: Exploriens

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 Master Builder 6299 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkContains Sets: 6815: Hovertron, 6854: Alien Fossilizer, and 6899: Nebula Outpost NONE 🙁

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6938: Scorpion Detector

March 21, 2023March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5229 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions *This set is the same as 1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)

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6854: Alien Fossilizer

July 15, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder 6079 Views

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

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1858: Droid Scout

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder 5897 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6815: Hovertron

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder 5830 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6899: Nebula Outpost

January 25, 2022September 13, 2024 Master Builder 6617 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6856: Planetary Decoder

April 16, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder 6460 Views

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

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6958: Android Base

November 9, 2019April 16, 2021 Master Builder 5385 Views

Year Released: 1996Bricklink

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6982: Explorien Starship

November 9, 2019December 13, 2024 Master Builder 8427 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions (Revision/Addition: P41, Step 35)

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6110: Solo Sub
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6110: Solo Sub

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 Master Builder

Year Released: 1998BricklinkInstructions

4794: Alpha Team Command Sub
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4794: Alpha Team Command Sub

February 12, 2024February 21, 2024 Master Builder
6900: Cyber Saucer
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6900: Cyber Saucer

October 2, 2024March 22, 2025 Master Builder
4705: Snape’s Class
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4705: Snape’s Class

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Master Builder
4950: Loader-Dozer
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4950: Loader-Dozer

November 10, 2019December 16, 2019 Master Builder
6673: Solo Trainer
Airport Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6673: Solo Trainer

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Master Builder
7780: The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc
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7780: The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Master Builder
6059: Knight’s Stronghold
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6059: Knight’s Stronghold

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
8001: Battle Droid
Large Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8001: Battle Droid

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Master Builder
4592: Red Monster
Drome Racers Official Sets Racers Very Small Builds 

4592: Red Monster

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Master Builder
7258: Wookiee Attack
Episode III Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7258: Wookiee Attack

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Master Builder
6150 (6159): Crystal Detector
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6150 (6159): Crystal Detector

February 23, 2023February 18, 2025 Master Builder
1628: Santa on Sleigh with Reindeer
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1628: Santa on Sleigh with Reindeer

November 25, 2020July 25, 2024 Master Builder
6016: Knight’s Arsenal
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6016: Knight’s Arsenal

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
6273: Rock Island Refuge
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6273: Rock Island Refuge

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Master Builder
8956: Stone Chopper
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8956: Stone Chopper

March 27, 2026March 27, 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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