LEGO SET 60251 - Alternate build | Monster Truck

LEGO SET 60251 - Alternate build | Monster Truck

Title: Revving Up Creativity: Alternative Builds for LEGO Set 60251-1 Monster Truck

From its towering wheels to its rugged chassis, the LEGO 60251-1 Monster Truck is a testament to engineering bravado and off-road thrills. Yet, beyond the adrenaline-fueled roar of the engine, this set offers an open canvas for builders to push creative boundaries. Imagine transforming its oversized tires into floaters for a high-flying seaplane, reconfiguring its suspension into a sleek speed boat, or repurposing its frame into a compact city taxi. The possibilities are as vast as your imagination, turning one iconic model into a fleet of unique machines.

Whether you’re a seasoned MOC enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore alternative builds, this collection of seventeen fan-designed creations demonstrates how a single set’s parts can spawn airplanes, tractors, sports cars, and even cargo ships. Each designer brings their own flair—some emphasize aerodynamics to craft a “Monster Airplane,” others focus on utility to produce a functional “Cargo Ship,” and still others embrace whimsy with designs like the “Monster ForTwo.”

You’ll discover how simple adjustments—rotating a hinge here, swapping a panel there—can completely reinvent the original Monster Truck. By the end, you’ll have ideas and step-by-step links to recreate these custom models yourself. Let’s gear up and explore the transformative power hidden within LEGO 60251-1!


Alternative Builds Gallery

 

60251 Monster Airplane

By Keep On Bricking
60251 Monster Airplane
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Monster Tractor

By Keep On Bricking
60251 Monster Tractor
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Snubnosed Truck

By Duker
Snubnosed Truck
Get the instructions with link to the model


Open Top Buggy

By trainsrkool176
Open Top Buggy
Get the instructions with link to the model


Drag Racer

By trainsrkool176
Drag Racer
Get the instructions with link to the model


Cargo Ship

By trainsrkool176
Cargo Ship
Get the instructions with link to the model


Tractor

By trainsrkool176
Tractor
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Long Monster

By dLegooo
60251 Long Monster
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Speed Monster Truck

By dLegooo
60251 Speed Monster Truck
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 MONSTER FISH TRUCK

By xlash0909
60251 MONSTER FISH TRUCK
Get the instructions with link to the model


Monster Taxi

By legocool1234
Monster Taxi
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Monster ForTwo

By dLegooo
60251 Monster ForTwo
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Monster Speed Boat

By dLegooo
60251 Monster Speed Boat
Get the instructions with link to the model


60251 Racing Monster

By dLegooo
60251 Racing Monster
Get the instructions with link to the model


Off Road Vehicle

By the platnium brick
Off Road Vehicle
Get the instructions with link to the model


Race Car

By the platnium brick
Race Car
Get the instructions with link to the model


3in1 Pack

By the platnium brick
3in1 Pack
Get the instructions with link to the model


With this gallery, you have a roadmap to reimagine the Monster Truck parts in countless ways—so grab your pieces, follow the links, and start building!

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