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Ever wondered what else you could build with all those spare LEGO bricks you have lying around?
Have you thought it would be cool to add something to your collection of Star Wars helmets, or dinosaur fossils, or Brickheadz that isn't an official LEGO set?
Maybe you have become bored with your current LEGO display set and would like to turn it into something different?
If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you should head to https://rebrickable.com/ and check out what is on offer.
Rebrickable has many features, but I believe the main one is the access to building instructions for MOCs and alternate builds to official LEGO sets (94,174 MOCs according to the website); some of these instructions are free, but most cost money. You can even type in up to 3 LEGO set numbers you own into a build search system, and it will give you a list of builds that is in its system that you could construct using those sets. The search has more functions as well, which you can explore on your own, for now I'll share some examples of what you could build using Rebrickable's resources.
For all of you Star Wars fans, there are a number of helmets you can build, including Sabine Wren or Bad Batch options. If you already own the Captain Rex official LEGO helmet, you might want to build a body that fits that head (designed by Albo.Lego, costing €5.50).
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Who is collecting microfighters? There are free instructions for Captain Rex's AT-TE by bensbrickdesigns.
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Some people have actually decided to buy a certain LEGO set because of the alternate builds available on Rebrickable, like this design: 1989 BATMOBILE - 42127 ALTERNATE MODEL by Dyens Creations, costing €12.00. This apparently has moving pistons in the engine, pop-out machine guns, and an option to add the light brick from the set as well.
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Some of the designers may be familiar from other programs, including LEGO Ideas, or the BrickLink Designer Program, such as one of the finalists of the latter, SleeplessNight. They have instructions for a Lions' Castle, a Gingerbread Castle, and free instructions for a minifigure scale Grand Piano, amongst other designs.
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If you end up winning the LOTR Rivendell set this month, you have options using Rebrickable. You may wish to to have alternative build option for the set, or you could always look at an extension to make it even more impressive! Both of these are available to you through Rebrickable, and so is a mini version of the set for all of those who don't win it this month and want a cheap option to add to your collection (designed by christromans for £6.50).
For a range of free small builds I recommend browsing the designs by marinbrickdesign, who has some LOTR style furniture, as well as other accessories/additions to any MOC or official sets; some of their designs include a fountain, beds, a cannon, trees, beehive, cabinets, cooking fires, flower stand, wagons, a windmill, and numerous medieval and Christmas themed builds.
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As you can see, its well worth exploring Rebrickable.com if you are wanting something to build that LEGO hasn't released, or if you want to modify or expand on your current LEGO sets.
Please add your own comment below if you have used Rebrickable or have a favourite build on their website (I barely scratched the surface of the 94,000+ build options!).
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