Prototype

A prototype is a preliminary version of a subject that is created before it is released. There have been prototypes of parts, themes, and minifigures.

Prototype Pieces

Adventurers

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  Red Pharaoh Headdress

Atlantis

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  The red, yellow and blue Atlantis treasure keys

Belville

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  A Red Teddy Bear piece

BIONICLE

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  An early prototype of the Kanohi Akaku
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  The physical version of the early Akaku prototype
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  Another prototype of the Akaku, next to the final version
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  A prototype of the Kanohi Hau, next to the final version
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  A prototype of the Kanohi Kakama, next to the final version
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  A prototype of the Kanohi Kaukau, next to the final version
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  A prototype Vahki leg in Transparent Brown
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  Tarix helmets in various colours
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  Strakk helmets in various colours
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  One prototype Strakk helmet
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  An ordinary Skrall sword, compared with one with a light blue middle and a blue and pearl light grey one
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  A prototype black Skakdi skull
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  A variety of different-coloured Shadow Leeches
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  Prototype zamor spheres
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  Sahmad/Perditus helmet in milky white
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  Red Skrall helmet
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  Prototype Thornax
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  Dark Blue Noble Matatu
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  Black Kanohi Mohtrek with yellow shading
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  Miru masks in various colours
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  Speckled Great Matatu
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  Bright Light Orange Malum helmet
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  Light blue and Bright Light Orange Malum claws
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  Different-coloured Toa Mahri pipes
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  Prototype Krika legs
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  Prototype Crast masks
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  Prototype Kraahkan
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  A golden prototype Kanoka Disk
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  Prototype Kanoka Disk and Disk of Time
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  A silver shape-shifted Jutlin
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  Toa Inika chest armours
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  Hordika upper arms in various colours
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  Prototype Hau masks
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  Prototype Hau Nuva masks
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  A light blue and white Gresh shield half and a dark silver one
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  Prototype Gresh helmets
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  Silver Adapted Kaukau Nuva
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  Prototype Carapar/Mantax/Malum chestplates
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  Prototype Carapar/Mantax/Malum chestplates
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  Reddish Bordakh staff
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  Prototype Bohrok windscreen
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  A mixture of prototype Berix helmets
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  Metallic Gold Avohkii
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  Silver 2008 Takanuva's Avohkii
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  Prototype Av-Matoran arms
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  A dark silver Pahrak shield, Onua claw, Toa Metru lower arm section, Kopaka Mata shield, Toa Metru lower leg section Visorak foot, Vahki lower leg section, Toa Mata arm and Toa Hordika leg
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  Prototype Antroz wings
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  Prototype Antroz claws
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  Prototypes of Part:64307
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  Dark Silver Vehicle-adapted Miru Nuva and Trans-Clear visor
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  A silver Nokama Hordika mask
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  An Earth Green mask of Gelu's
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  Another prototype mask for 8988 Gelu
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  A prototype of an Elemental Blaster with the colours reversed
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  The Mask of Fire in trans-orange blended red in the middle
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  Sketches of 8686 Toa Lewa's mask
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  Sketches of 8686 Toa Lewa's mask
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  Prototype sketch of 8687 Toa Pohatu's propeller piece
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  Sketch of unknown BIONICLE 2008 mask
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  Sketches of 8692 Vamprah's mask
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  Sketches of 8692 Vamprah's mask
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  Prototype sketches of the Av-Matoran Jetpacks

Castle

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  The prototype of the skeletal horse, designed in the 1980s/1990s
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  The prototype of the dragon that appeared in 7094 King's Castle Siege
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  A ghost shroud in bright light orange
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  A black ghost shroud
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  A red ghost shroud
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  Various ghost shrouds only partially coloured
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  A completely transparent ghost shroud
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  A red wizard hat
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  A transparent clear greatsword
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  A red helmet
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  A yellow knight helmet visor

City

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  Various prototype colours for bikes
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  Two prototype coloured trees beside a green one

DUPLO

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  A prototype Mickey Mouse

Elves

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  A prototype of Skyra's hair
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  A prototype of Naida Riverheart's hair
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  A prototype of Aira Whisperwind's hair
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  A prototype of Azari Firedancer's hair
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  A prototype of Naida's legs

Friends

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  A prototype of Mia's regular legs
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  A prototype of Cookie
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  A prototype of Stephanie's ponytail
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  A prototype of Emma's jungle and lifeguard legs
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  A prototype of the horse saddle, in green

Harry Potter

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  A Red variant of Viktor Krum's hat
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  A Red variant of Harry's hair
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  A Red variant of Professor Lupin's Werewolf head

Indiana Jones

• Dark Grey Idol

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  A Red revolver

Legends of Chima

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  70003 Eris' Eagle Interceptor prototypes
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  Second prototype of Eris' Eagle Interceptor
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  A red prototype of the Chi piece
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  Preliminary Crocodiles
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  Preliminary Gorillas and Eagle
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  A preliminary model of the lion vehicles included in 70006 Cragger's Command Ship
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  A prototype of the main model of 70006

LEGO Games

Source: [1]

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  The different prototypes for LEGO dice
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  Prototypes microfigures

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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  Donatello's prototype head

The Lord of The Rings

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  A prototype of the Cave Troll

Mars Mission

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  Light Bluish Grey alien legs

Minifigures

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  A prototype of Jungle Boy's chimp
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  A prototype of Bumblebee Girl's headpiece
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  A prototype of Lady Cyclops's headpiece
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  A prototype of Monster Rocker's headpiece
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  A prototype of Fortune Teller's hair
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  A prototype of Tiger Woman's hair
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  A prototype of Martin Prince's legs
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  A prototype of Lisa Simpson's legs

Nexo Knights

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  Various shield prototypes
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  Prototypes for Clay
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  Prototypes for the robots
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  Prototype for the sword
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  Prototypes for the wheels
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  Prototypes for Axl
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  Prototypes for the wall

Pirates

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  A Red Tricorne
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  A Red Conquistador helmet
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  A Red Islander hair piece

Power Miners

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  A prototype for the Crystal King's rock pieces
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  Another prototype for the Crystal King's Rock Pieces
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  Old drill and wheel prototypes
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  More recent drill and wheel prototypes

Prince of Persia

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  An ostrich prototype
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  A prototype version of the camel

Space Police III

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  Helmet design for Snake
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  Helmet design for Slizer

Spider-Man

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  A red variant of Part:x225

Star Wars

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  Red Darth Vader helmet
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  Prototype Wampa
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  Prototype Tauntaun
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  A red variant of Part:x389
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  A Red Scout Trooper helmet
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  A Red Part:x50
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  A Green Part:x50
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  Red Droid Legs
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  Red Droid Torso (Pictured with Red Droid Legs)

The Simpsons

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  A Prototype Bart Simpson head before being scanned and resized.
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  A Prototype Ned Flanders head.
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  A set of prototype Homer Simpson heads.
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  A set of prototype Maggie Simpson heads.

Studios

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  Red Vampire Hair
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  White Vampire Hair

Toy Story

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  A prototype of Woody's head
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  A prototype of Jessie's head
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  A prototype of Stinky Pete's head
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  A prototype of the Alien's head

Unspecified

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  A 2x4 transparent brick with a corrugated surface
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  Prototype leaf colours
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  A Completely Trans Clear leaf piece
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  A Red chain missing a hole
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  A Trans Dark Blue chain
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  A Trans Light Blue Part:42446
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  A Trans Clear Spear
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  Prototype stem colours

Western

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  Bison prototype
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  A Red Chief Headdress

Prototype sets

Alien Conquest

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  Prototype 7067 Jet-Copter Encounter
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  Prototype Alien Conquest tank
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  A prototype of the Alien Commander

Atlantis

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  Prototype 8075 Neptune Carrier
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  Prototype animal from 8079 Shadow Snapper

Aqua Raiders

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  A prototype of 7771 Angler Ambush
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  A prototype of 7770 Deep Sea Treasure Hunter
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  Prototype of 7775 Aquabase Invasion

BIONICLE

Source: BZPower.com, German BIONICLE Magazine, Brickshelf, LEGO.com, Faber Files

A video by Christian Faber showcasing numerous prototypes that would later become the first wave of BIONICLE sets.

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  Early prototype of 8531 Pohatu, when BIONICLE was still Bone-Heads of Voodoo Island
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  Prototype of 8539 Manas
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  Prototype of 8560 Pahrak
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  Prototype of 8561 Nuhvok
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  Prototype of 8562 Gahlok
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  Prototypes of three of the Toa Nuva
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  Prototypes of three of the Toa Nuva
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  Prototype of 8556 Boxor, with a Ta-Matoran instead of Nuparu
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  Prototype Rahkshi with grey feet
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  Prototype Rahkshi with grey feet
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  Prototype of Jaller as he would appear in 8594 Jaller and Gukko
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  Prototype of the Gukko from the same set
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  Prototype of 8595 Takua and Pewku
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  Prototype of 8596 Takanuva
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  Prototype of 8593 Makuta, with silver armour
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  Prototypes of the Toa Metru and 8623 Krekka
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  Prototype of 8601 Toa Vakama
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  Prototype of 8605 Toa Matau
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  Concept art for 8604 Toa Onewa
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  Concept art for 8605 Toa Matau
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  Prototype of 8607 Nuhrii, with a Miru instead of a Ruru
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  Prototype of Nuhrii from a later stage, with a fully red Ruru instead of a blended silver one
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  Prototype of 8608 Vhisola
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  Prototype of 8609 Tehutti
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  Prototype of 8610 Ahkmou
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  Prototype of 8611 Orkahm
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  Prototype of 8612 Ehrye
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  Prototype of the Kikanalo
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  A very early Visorak prototype
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  A very early Toa Hordika prototype
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  A very early Rahaga prototype
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  A very early prototype of 8755 Keetongu
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  Prototype Toa Hordika from a later stage
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  Prototype of 8736 Toa Hordika Vakama
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  Prototype of 8738 Toa Hordika Whenua
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  Prototype of 8741 Toa Hordika Nuju
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  Prototype of 8761 Roodaka
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  Prototype of Sentrakh
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  Prototype of 8757 Visorak Battle Ram
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  Prototype of 8758 Tower of Toa
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  Prototype of 8759 Battle of Metru Nui
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  Prototype box of 8901 Hakann
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  Prototype of 8900 Reidak
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  Prototype of 8902 Vezok
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  Prototype of 8903 Zaktan
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  Prototype of 8904 Avak
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  Prototype of 8905 Thok
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  Prototype of 8727 Toa Jaller
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  Prototype of 8728 Toa Hahli
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  Prototype of 8729 Toa Nuparu
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  Prototype of 8730 Toa Hewkii
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  Prototype of 8731 Toa Kongu
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  Prototypes of all the Toa Inika
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  Prototype of Toa Jaller's canister
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  Prototype of Toa Hahli's canister
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  Prototype of Toa Nuparu's canister
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  Prototype of Toa Hewkii's canister
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  Prototype of Toa Matoro's canister
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  Prototype of Toa Kongu's canister
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  Prototype box of 8725 Balta
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  Prototype box of 8733 Axonn
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  Prototype box of 8734 Brutaka
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  Prototype of 8917 Kalmah
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  Prototype of 8919 Mantax
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  Prototype of 8693 Chirox
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  Prototype of 8945 Solek and 8685 Toa Kopaka
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  Comparison between prototype Kopaka (right) and finalized set
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  Prototype (left) and the final set 8687 Toa Pohatu
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  Prototype of 8692 Vamprah
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  Prototype of 8697 Toa Ignika
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  Prototype of 8688 Toa Gali
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  Prototype of 8694 Krika
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  Prototype (left) and final set 8694 Krika
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  Prototype of 8696 Bitil
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  Prototype (right) and the final set 8696 Bitil
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  The prototype boxes of the Toa Mistika
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  The prototype boxes of the Makuta Mistika
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  Prototype of 8699 Takanuva's box
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  Prototype of 8698 Vultraz's box
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  Prototype of 8941 Rockoh T3's box, on which Pohatu has a silver visor
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  Prototype of 8942 Jetrax T6's box
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  Prototype of 8943 Axalara T9's box, on which Lewa has a silver visor
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  Prototype of 8978 Skrall with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8979 Malum with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8980 Gresh with different legs, colours and a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8981 Tarix with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8982 Strakk with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8983 Vorox with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8972 Atakus with green eyes and blue blades
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  Prototype of 8973 Raanu
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  Prototype of 8974 Tarduk
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  Prototype of 8975 Berix
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  Prototype of 8976 Metus
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  Prototype of 8977 Zesk
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  Prototype of 8990 Fero and Skirmix with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype of 8991 Tuma with a Zamor Launcher
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  Prototype BIONICLE Stars. Tahu has a different shield and Nektann has Vezok's Water Harpoon

Castle

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  The original Dwarfs' mine created by LEGO in the 1980s. It was never seen by the designer of the 2008 Dwarfs mine
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  A prototype Castle set based on the idea of the Loch Ness Monster
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  An old prototype castle
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  An old medieval village prototype
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  Another old medieval village prototype

Castle (2007)

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  The original prototype of 7036 Dwarves' Mine
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  The second prototype of the set
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  The original prototype of 7094 King's Castle Siege
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  The second prototype of the set
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  The original prototype of 7097 Trolls' Mountain Fortress
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  The second prototype of the set

City / Town

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  The first prototype version of 10184 Town Plan
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  Back view of the first prototype version
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  The second prototype version of 10184 Town Plan
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  Side view of the second prototype version
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  Prototype of 7893 Passenger Plane

Classic Space

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  A remote-controlled Classic Space vehicle prototype from 1985

Construction

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  A prototype of 7249 XXL Mobile Crane

Creator

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  10185 Green Grocer

CUUSOO

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  The initially submitted version of 21101 Hayabusa
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  Prototype mobs
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Designer Sets

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  A prototype of 4402 Sea Riders

Disney Princess

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  A prototype of 41051 Merida's Highland Games

Exo-Force

Source: [2]

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  The 8115 Dark Panther in the alternate teal colour
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  The 8115 Dark Panther in the alternate red colour
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  The 8115 Dark Panther in the alternate orange colour
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  Prototype model 1 of 8118 Hybrid Rescue Tank
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  Detached vehicle of prototype model 1
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  Prototype model 2 of 8118 Hybrid Rescue Tank
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  Detached vehicle of prototype model 2
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  Prototype model 3 of 8118 Hybrid Rescue Tank

Friends

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  A prototype of 41314 Stephanie's House
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Harry Potter

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  A prototype of 4766 Graveyard Duel
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LEGO Games

Source: [3]

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  The prototypes for 3838 Lava Dragon

Master Builder Academy

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  Prototypes of the models that can be built in 20200 Space Designer
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  Prototype of the Rocket
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  The Airport prototype of the one that can be built in 20201 Microbuild Designer
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  The Racetrack prototype of the one that can be built in 20201 Microbuild Designer
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  The Shuttle Launch prototype of the one that can be built in 20201 Microbuild Designer
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  Prototypes of the models that can be built in 20202 Robot Designer
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  Prototype of the Robo Walker
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  Prototype of the Plasma Mech
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  Prototype of X-91B

Mixels

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  A prototype line-up of various Mixels. The theme was initially called "LEGO Monsters" during development, but was changed to Mixels in time for the final product release.
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M-Tron

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  A prototype M-Tron scrapped by the LEGO Company
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  A prototype "transforming vehicle"
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  The vehicle with cockpit lowered
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  An M-Tron crane prototype
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  Two M-Tron robot prototypes
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  An M-Tron walker prototype

Nexo Knights

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  70315 Clay's Rumble Blade
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Ninjago

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  One of the first Airjitzu prototypes
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  Many Airjitzu prototypes
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  Engineering of the Airjitzu

Power Miners

Source: [4]

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  Prototype of 8961 Crystal Sweeper
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  Power Miners prototype that became 8080 Undersea Explorer

Sea-Tron

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  The Sea-Tron Monorail

Space (No Name)

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  A prototype Alien set from 1988

Space Police III

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  Prototype of 5972 Space Truck Getaway
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  A prototype from the Skull Twins ship from the 5973 Hyperspeed Pursuit.
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  5979 Max Security Transport prototype
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  5981 Raid VPR prototype
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  Unused prototype of a police station

Spider-Man (Theme)

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  A red Green Goblin helmet

Star Wars

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  Prototype book cover of 2853402 LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary

Super Heroes

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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle
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  Prototype for 76031 Hulkbuster Smash

Vikings

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  A prototype of 7019 Viking Fortress against the Fafnir Dragon

Prototype minifigures

Atlantis

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  A prototype of the Shark Warrior
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  A prototype of the Squid Warrior
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Alien Conquest

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  Alien prototypes

Castle (No Name)

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  Some medieval character prototypes
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Castle (2007)

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  Prototype Dwarves minifigures
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  Prototype Dwarf minifigure
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  Prototype Dwarf minifigure
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  Prototype Giant Troll minifigure

Collectible Minifigures

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  Prototype Mr. Gold minifigure
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  Prototype Alien Trooper minifigure
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  Prototype bot model of 8118 Hybrid Rescue Tank

Friends

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  Prototype of Stephanie
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  Prototype of the Friends horses

LEGO Games

Source: [5]

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  The microfigure prototypes

LEGO Master Builder Academy

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Minecraft

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  A creeper prototype
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  A creeper prototype
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  A creeper prototype
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  A creeper prototype
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  A creeper prototype
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  A creeper prototype

Ninjago

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  A prototype of Wyplash
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  Prototypes of Ninjago sets

Pirates of the Caribbean

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  A prototype of Jack Sparrow with dark brown dreadlocks

Power Miners

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  Sketch of early Rock Monster
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  Another sketch of an early Rock Monster
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  Rock Monster prototypes
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  The original prototype for the mini Rock Monsters
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  Final Rock Monster model
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  A prototype of the Tremorox Rock Monsters
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  Prototype minifigure of a Lava Monster
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  First prototype of Eruptorr
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  Second prototype of Eruptorr
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  Original Power Miner minifigure (left), Power Miner in different colours (middle) and final Power Miner minifigure

Sea-Tron

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  Sea-Tron Alien
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  Sea-Tron Astronaut

Space Police III

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  Preliminary sketches of possible Space Police III aliens Some resemble real aliens. Row 1, starting from second: Frenzy, Krannx, Skull Twin, Squidman

Super Heroes

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  Wonder Woman
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  Ultron

Star Wars

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  Prototype of Queen Amidala
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  Prototype of Queen Amidala
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  Prototype of Darth Vader

Studios

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  A prototype sketch of the Vampire
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  A prototype sketch of the Werewolf
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  A prototype sketch of Frankenstein's Monster

The Lord of the Rings

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Vikings

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  Prototype Sketches of Vikings minifigures
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  Prototype sketches of Viking Torsos

Prototype theme images

Alien Conquest

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  Prototype image of Alien Conquest
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  Prototype image of Alien Conquest
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  Concepts for Alien Conquest

BIONICLE

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  Prototype image of BIONICLE 2004

Blacktron

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  A prototype image of the Blacktron theme from 1985

Europa

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  Prototype image of the unreleased Europa theme

M-Tron

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  A prototype image of M-Tron

Sea-Tron

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  A variety of the unreleased Sea-Tron prototypes

Space (no-name)

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  A prototype Space theme idea from 1989
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  Another prototype Space theme idea from 1989, apparently some sort of space station

Space Police I

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  A prototype of the original Space Police theme from 1986

CYBOTS

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  A design of a CYBOT
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  Another design for a CYBOT

Unreleased Sets

Castle (2007)

• 5372 Skeleton Chariot

Unreleased Themes

• Seatron
• Europa
• CYBOTS