Vehicles
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Set 400 : Box Truck with Cargo Bed
Read more: Set 400 : Box Truck with Cargo BedThis page shares one of the builds from LEGO set 400, straight out of the early 1960s: the box truck with enclosed cargo bed. It echoes a small delivery trucks and utility lorries that were common across Europe in the post-war years.Like all models from set 400, this truck wasn’t supplied with step-by-step instructions. Instead,…
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Set 400 : Flatbed utility truck
Read more: Set 400 : Flatbed utility truckReady to build a slice of LEGO history? On this page you’ll find the parts list and build instructions to recreate the truck shown on the box art of LEGO set 400 — a classic from the early 1960s. Set 400 was one of those early “universal building” kits: simple, flexible, and designed for free-form…
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UN Jeep
Read more: UN JeepIf you’ve ever explored the early days of the LEGO System, you may already know that set 400—released in the mid-1960s—was a fascinating little box of creativity. Unlike modern sets with detailed booklets, these early kits offered only a handful of illustrated models on the packaging itself, encouraging builders to imagine, adapt, and rebuild endlessly….
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1963 Lego French Ad : The Truck
Read more: 1963 Lego French Ad : The TruckIn the beginning, there were bricks. Not the ones that hurt your foot in the dark—that came later—but bright, indestructible, Scandinavian ones that promised a future of imagination, tidy playrooms, and precisely zero loose screws. And in 1963, in a small corner of France, some enterprising children, possibly named Jean-Claude and Sylvie, built what may…
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Idea Book 1 : Blue Crane
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Blue CraneDiscover how to build the intricately designed crane highlighted in green from the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0), page 3. This slightly more elaborate crane, featured among the classic “Windmills and Cranes” designs, stands out with its detailed structure, yet remains true to the 1950s era with no wheels and a simple arm…
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Idea Book 1 : Tiny Basic Vehicles
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Tiny Basic VehiclesWelcome to the guide for building a selection of charming LEGO creations inspired by the classic designs of the LEGO System 1 Idea Book, page 1, tailored for kids as featured in the “For the little ones” section. The constructions highlighted within the green circles include a variety of simple yet imaginative vehicles, utilizing basic…
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810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The Tiny Boat
Read more: 810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The Tiny BoatThis originates from the box of LEGO set 842-2 “Town Plan,” or 810-4 and even sometimes known as 205-5, which share similar Town Plan themes. In this post, we focus on the tiny boat at the bottom. You can find here all the other builds of this picture! Instructions Inventory Quantité Photo Nom de la Pièce 7 Brick 2…
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810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The Ferryboat
Read more: 810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The FerryboatThis originates from the box of LEGO set 842-2 “Town Plan,” a Sears exclusive set distributed by Samsonite in the USA in 1969, but it likely also relates to sets 810-4 and 205-5, which share similar Town Plan themes. In this post, we focus on the big ferryboat. You can find here all the other…
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Set 565-1 – Homemaker Car
Read more: Set 565-1 – Homemaker CarCheck out this quirky vehicle from LEGO set 565-1, another gem showcased on the back of the box! This blue and white car features a boxy design with large red wheels, a small American flag detail, and a driver ready to roll. With its open cockpit and simple yet charming build, it’s perfect for imaginative…
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Set 565-1 – Helicopter
Read more: Set 565-1 – HelicopterInspired from a picture on the instructions book of the set 565-1 – Moon Landing (1976). Discover the sturdy helicopter from LEGO set 565-1, an iconic creation featured on the back of the box! Built with blue and white bricks, this helicopter stands out with its detailed rotors, transparent cockpit, and stable landing gear. Equipped…