Young kids
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Set 400-2 : Basic Plane
Read more: Set 400-2 : Basic PlaneLet’s build this easy basic plane extracted from the leaflet that came with sets 400-2 or 400-3 introducing wheels with axle with a lot of fun build ideas. The plane is composed of basic bricks and plates plus wheels with axle. It should be built with 3002old and 3003old and 3001old bricks as it was…
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400 / 315-3 European Taxi
Read more: 400 / 315-3 European TaxiThis fun vintage car called European Taxi in set 315-3 can also be found in the leaflet of set 400. Even though the set 315-3 came with instructions , I had fun trying to rebuild it, and considered it as part of set 400 to deliver this page. All the other builds visible on this…
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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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Idea Book 238-1 : Basic Large Wheels Train
Read more: Idea Book 238-1 : Basic Large Wheels TrainWelcome to the LEGO Train Instructions! Step back in time to the classic world of early LEGO System building with this charming steam locomotive and tender featured on the first page of the German edition Idea Book No. 1 (238-1). Captured in a nostalgic scene of a young builder assembling the model, this vibrant red-and-black…
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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 : 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 : 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 : Big Fixed Basic Crane
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Big Fixed Basic CraneWelcome 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…
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Idea Book 1 : Basic blue & red crane
Read more: Idea Book 1 : Basic blue & red craneWelcome to the LEGO basic red & blue Crane Instructions! Dive into building the crane showcased in the Official LEGO Idea Book No. 1 (238-0), page 3. Since LEGO never provided official instructions for this creation, we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide to help you assemble this striking red and blue crane with its extendable arm…