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Here you will find a curated archive of self made building instructions for classic LEGO sets that never had an official manual.
Unearthed from rare LEGO promotional materials and catalogs, these forgotten gems are brought back to life with custom step-by-step guides—built by fans, for fans.
New models every week! 103 instructions so far !
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- Idea Book 238-1 : Brutalist City Hall (MOC with interior)
This is free MOC interpretation of the model visible in the picture bellow, extracted from page 2 of Idea Book 238-1 : You can find here the original build, as most respectful of the picture as possible, only with vintage pieces and the old fashioned build technics of the 50-60’s. And all the other builds… - Idea Book 238-1 : Brutalist City Hall
Today’s construction is a faithful and elegant reinterpretation of the white modernist building seen in the LEGO Idea Book 238-1 (page 2). The model clearly embodies Mid-Century Modern and Brutalist influences, both prevalent in northern Europe in the 1950s–1970s. Given the Danish origin of LEGO and the period of publication (late 1960s), this building is… - Idea Book 238-1 : Basic Large Wheels Train
Welcome to the LEGO Train Instructions! Step back in time to the classic world of early LEGO System building with this charming steam locomotive and tender featured on the first page of the German edition Idea Book No. 1 (238-1). Captured in a nostalgic scene of a young builder assembling the model, this vibrant red-and-black… - Idea Book 238-1 : Red Northern modern appartments building with blue roof
The circled LEGO construction from LEGO Idea Book No. 238-1 (Germany) is a modern urban apartment building, designed to enhance a dynamic city scene. This build embodies a mid-20th-century modernist architectural style, reflecting the post-war urban development trends of the 1950s and 1960s. It has clean lines, grid-like window pattern and a cute blue sloped…
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Explore all the builds from official documents the golden age of Lego System trains!
Explore all the builds from official Lego Ads, boxes, and pictures about town.
Unofficial creations inspired from the same age / era. Some inspired from fans creations, some are my own creations.
Official Sets Main & Alternate builds
Instructions for the main and alternate builds shown on official boxes that were not deliverd with any official instructions.
Alt. builds / Official Sets alt. builds with no instructions / Back of the box
Explore all the builds from official Lego Ideas books! These builds are official publications and were delivered without instructions.
Ideas books / back of the box
