Vintage Lego Builds

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Ideas books

  • Idea Book 1 : The UK Guard

    Idea Book 1 : The UK Guard

    Today, we are building a UK royal guard using basic bricks, as depicted on page 1 of the LEGO System Idea Book 1 (set 238-0). This page is designed for young children, featuring simple constructions that utilize only basic bricks. The build is illustrated with a 3-step assembly guide, which we have expanded into detailed…

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  • Idea Book 1 : Cubic Figure from P1

    Idea Book 1 : Cubic Figure from P1

    Welcome to the guide for building a delightful LEGO creation inspired by the classic designs of the LEGO System Idea Book no 1, page 1, tailored for young children as explicited : “For the little ones”. The construction highlighted within the green circle features a simple figure, crafted with basic pieces for easy assembly. On…

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  • Idea Book 1 : Tiny Basic Vehicles

    Idea Book 1 : Tiny Basic Vehicles

    Welcome 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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  • Idea Book 1 : Large Clock

    Idea Book 1 : Large Clock

    This build is inspired by the first page of the original LEGO Idea Book (also identified as set number 238-0), tailored specifically for young children, much like the other designs on this page. The constructions are simple, utilizing only basic pieces for easy assembly, though using older bricks may result in slight instability. We are…

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  • Idea Book 1 : Garage With Tower

    Idea Book 1 : Garage With Tower

    This build is inspired by the first page of the LEGO Idea Book 1 (also known as set number 238-0), designed specifically for young children. The constructions featured are straightforward, utilizing only basic pieces for easy assembly with no complexity involved. We are recreating a 4-entry garage, complete with a mirador tower on top and…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Rounded Corners

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Rounded Corners

    The image shows two identical LEGO structures, which appear to be small, rounded buildings designed as part of a gas station or service station setup, likely inspired by the 1960s LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0). These structures are likely the rounded pillars or booths that support the canopy of the gas station described…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Toll Drive-in

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Toll Drive-in

    The LEGO-town structure in the image is a single-story building designed as a service station canopy or a toll or even a customs drive-in, extracted from the vintage designs from the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0) from the 1960s, consistent with the other buildings in this series. The building features a long, rectangular…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Esso Services Garage

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Esso Services Garage

    The LEGO building in the image is a small, single-story service station modeled after a classic mid-20th-century design, likely inspired by the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0) from the 1960s. This structure represents an Esso service station, a nod to the historical branding of the oil company. The building has a compact, rectangular…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : The 3 towers building

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : The 3 towers building

    The LEGO building in the image is a multi-story, modern-style structure. It is featured on page 4 of the classic LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0), first published in 1960. The build is a tall, rectangular 3 towers complex with a modular, repetitive design, constructed entirely from white LEGO bricks. It features seven floors,…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Tiny Town House

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Tiny Town House

    The LEGO small town house in the image is a compact, single-story structure that reflects the minimalist and charming design typical of early LEGO sets from the 1960s, such as those featured in the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0). The house has a simple rectangular shape with white walls made of stacked white…

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