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Exploriens Sets

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1737: Scorpion Detector (Limited Edition)

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Master Builder 5072 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 5559 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 6328 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 5263 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 6117 Views

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

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1858: Droid Scout

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder 5931 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6815: Hovertron

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Master Builder 5890 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6899: Nebula Outpost

January 25, 2022September 13, 2024 Master Builder 6645 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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6856: Planetary Decoder

April 16, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder 6496 Views

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

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6958: Android Base

November 9, 2019April 16, 2021 Master Builder 5419 Views

Year Released: 1996Bricklink

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6982: Explorien Starship

November 9, 2019December 13, 2024 Master Builder 8476 Views

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

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6340: Hook & Ladder
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6340: Hook & Ladder

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

6814: Ice Tunnelator
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6814: Ice Tunnelator

April 6, 2020April 2, 2025 Master Builder
1371: Spinosaurus Attack Studio
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1371: Spinosaurus Attack Studio

January 6, 2022June 4, 2024 Master Builder
8860: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)
Extra Large Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8860: Car Chassis (Auto Chassis)

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Master Builder
6444: Outback Airstrip
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6444: Outback Airstrip

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Master Builder
6313: Cross-Road Plates
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6313: Cross-Road Plates

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Master Builder
6076: Dark Dragon’s Den
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6076: Dark Dragon’s Den

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Master Builder
6081: King’s Mountain Fortress
Castle Castle Sets Crusaders Daniel August Krentz Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6081: King’s Mountain Fortress

June 30, 2022July 29, 2023 Master Builder
2152: Robo Raptor
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2152: Robo Raptor

January 14, 2021March 22, 2025 Master Builder
6534: Beach Bandit
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6534: Beach Bandit

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder
6822: Space Digger
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6822: Space Digger

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 Master Builder
1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack
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1476: 5 Set Bonus Pack

July 22, 2024October 2, 2024 Master Builder
6465: Space Port Jet
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6465: Space Port Jet

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Master Builder
6949: Robo-Guardian
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6949: Robo-Guardian

October 23, 2019August 15, 2023 Master Builder
6970: Beta-1 Command Base
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6970: Beta-1 Command Base

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Master Builder
4544: Car Transport Wagon with Car
9V Medium Builds Official Sets Town Train Train Sets 

4544: Car Transport Wagon with Car

September 18, 2026September 18, 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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