How to Find Missing LEGO Instructions
Inevitably, instructions for LEGO sets go missing. Whether they get old and worn over time, or you purchased a big lot of loose bricks, you likely have a need to find missing LEGO instructions! Luckily, there are several ways to do so!
LEGO Customer Service
LEGO Customer Service provides a free online database of downloadable instructions. You can search by set number, theme, year, or keyword. Currently, these sets only go back to 1996, so if you need instructions for an older set it might not be available. The instructions provided here are high-quality PDF downloads, which do not have any color distortion in the images.
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BrickInstructions.com
Brick Instructions also provides a free online database of downloadable instructions. You can search by keyword or set number. These sets go back all the way to 1965, however the quality of the scanned images isn’t always the best. One issue with the instructions is that the colors can appear darker than normal. This can cause some confusion when trying to pick the right color for a build, such as between dark grey or black.
BrickLink
BrickLink is the largest online LEGO marketplace and is owned by the LEGO Group. You can purchase instructions on this site directly from the online sellers. Typically the prices are not too high for just the instructions, however, shipping costs or minimum order requirements may preclude you from just ordering a booklet or two. You may want to combine it with a larger order to get the most for your money.
With these three above methods you should be able to find the instructions you are looking for, for free or very cheap! Let us know in the comments any tips and tricks on how you find your missing instructions!
