Buildings
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Idea Book 238-1 : Big Blue Dutch-style gable house
Read more: Idea Book 238-1 : Big Blue Dutch-style gable houseThis construction is extracted from the Idea Book 238 (German edition) and can be seen at the back of the picture on this page : This build draws clear inspiration from 17th-18th century Dutch Golden Age architecture, particularly the iconic stepped gable houses found in cities like Amsterdam or Haarlem. The stepped silhouette isn’t just…
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Lego System by Samsonite High White Skyscraper
Read more: Lego System by Samsonite High White SkyscraperWelcome to the LEGO Skyscraper Instructions! Discover how to build the impressive white skyscraper featured next to the young girl in the 1963 US Samsonite LEGO System Idea Book (H-1931). This iconic tall structure showcases the limitless creativity of LEGO, making it a standout project for enthusiasts and collectors. Since official instructions were never provided,…
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Idea Book 238-1 : Black & White shops & residential building
Read more: Idea Book 238-1 : Black & White shops & residential buildingThis building can be found circled in black on this picture extracted from page 2 of the German Idea Book 238. As it can’t clearly be seen, there might be some approximations coming with my proposal. It’s a great 5 stages residential building with regular 1×6 windows and transparent bricks. There’s a higher tower on…
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1963 Lego French Ad : The House V2 (MOC)
Read more: 1963 Lego French Ad : The House V2 (MOC)This MOC (custom creation) is inspired from the house visible in this french Advertising from 1963 : The original build of the house here doesn’t seem to have a back wall as we can see the girl’s body through the window. On this page we will built a custom version that has a built wall,…
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1963 Lego French Ad : The House
Read more: 1963 Lego French Ad : The HouseHow to Build the See-Through House from a 1963 LEGO Ad (Yes, Really) Once upon a time—specifically, in 1963—LEGO houses didn’t need fancy things like hinges, Wi-Fi, or even a fourth wall. In fact, if you look closely at this gloriously vintage French LEGO ad, you’ll notice something delightfully curious: you can see straight through…
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Idea Book 1 : Aschaffenburg Castle
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Aschaffenburg CastleLet’s explore how to build the majestic blue & red castle featured in the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0 or 238-1), page 11. This impressive structure, inspired from the Aschaffenburg castle, with its towering turrets and red-roofed design, offers a captivating building challenge. Since LEGO never provided official instructions, we’ve created a detailed…
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Idea Book 1 : The Blue Church
Read more: Idea Book 1 : The Blue ChurchDiscover how to build the charming blue church with its three detailed construction stages, featured in the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0 or 238-1), page 11. This classic design offers a delightful building experience, complete with step-by-step instructions and a full inventory list to guide you through the process. Starting from the 3…
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Idea Book 1 : The timber-framed house
Read more: Idea Book 1 : The timber-framed houseDive into building the bold, XL-sized timber-framed house featured in the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0 or 238-1), page 11, where children play with this striking red and white structure. This design showcases a large construction with stability reliant on two 20×10 plates, which may pose a stability challenge. Since the original text…
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Idea Book 1 : White & Red Wind Mill
Read more: Idea Book 1 : White & Red Wind MillWelcome to the LEGO Red & White Windmill Instructions! Learn how to build the adorable windmill highlighted in green from the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0 or 238-1), page 3, part of the iconic “Windmills and Cranes” series. Since LEGO never provided official instructions, we’ve crafted a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions and…
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Idea Book 1 : Mini Red Wind Mill
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Mini Red Wind MillWelcome to the LEGO Mini Windmill Instructions! Explore how to build the charming mini red windmill highlighted in green from the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0), page 3, part of the classic “Windmills and Cranes” collection. Since LEGO never provided official instructions, we’ve created a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions and a complete…