Vintage Lego Builds

Rebuilding forgotten Lego that were missing instructions

Idea Book 1 : Big Fixed Basic Crane

Welcome to the LEGO Crane Instructions! Explore how to build the vibrant crane highlighted in green from the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0), page 3. Perfectly suited for young children, this simple yet engaging design uses only basic bricks, making it an ideal project for beginners. Since LEGO never provided official instructions, we’ve created a detailed guide complete with a step-by-step process and a comprehensive inventory list to help you construct this classic red and blue crane. Dive into this fun, educational build today and unleash your creativity with this timeless LEGO creation from the 50’s!

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Instructions

Inventory

Quantité Photo Nom de la Pièce
2 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
25 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
29 Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
2 Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
5 Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
4 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
9 Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
1 Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
2 Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass Window 1 x 2 x 2 with Fixed Trans-Clear Glass
1 Brick 10 x 20 without Bottom Tubes, with '+' Cross Support (early Baseplate) Brick 10 x 20 without Bottom Tubes, with ‘+’ Cross Support (early Baseplate)