Vintage Lego Builds

Rebuilding forgotten Lego that were missing instructions

Ideas books

  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Hotel

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Hotel

    The LEGO hotel depicted in the image is a charming, vintage-style structure inspired by the designs from the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0), published in 1960. This model reflects the aesthetic of early LEGO town sets, characterized by its simple yet iconic design. The hotel features a two-story rectangular building with a white…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Cottage

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Cottage

    Welcome to our dedicated page for building the charming cottage featured on page 4 of the classic LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0), first published in 1960! This iconic Idea Book, part of LEGO’s early “System” series, inspired generations with its creative designs, and the cottage on page 4 is a perfect example of…

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  • Old Train Station (IB 240-1)

    Old Train Station (IB 240-1)

    The image from page 34 of the LEGO Idea Book 240-1, published in 1964, prominently features a train station at the top, depicted in the classic 1960s LEGO style with a simple rectangular base, a pitched roof, and basic elements like windows, doors, and a platform. Accompanied by train tracks and a minimalist train model,…

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