LEGO SET 75810 - Alternate build | The Upside Down
Exploring the Upside Down: Creative Alternate Builds for LEGO Set 75810-1
Step beyond the shadowy corridors of Hawkins and dive into a realm of pure imagination with LEGO Set 75810-1 The Upside Down. While the official set masterfully recreates the eerie, mirrored world from Stranger Things, it also brims with parts and possibilities that can spark your own creative journey. Picture transforming that foreboding mansion into a serene bonsai garden, or reshaping its ominous façade into a bustling comic book shop—each reimagining breathes new life into the familiar pieces.
Beyond merely replicating scenes from the hit Netflix series, alternative builds invite builders to explore the full potential of the set’s unique elements: arched windows, skeletal trees, textured grille bricks, and translucent studs that mimic the Upside Down’s otherworldly glow. By repurposing these components, you can craft MOCs (My Own Creations) that range from whimsical dioramas to functional display pieces, showcasing both your technical prowess and storytelling flair.
Imagine hosting a gallery night at home, where friends walk through miniature versions of Stranger Things locales beside entirely new environments—perhaps a bonsai sanctuary that juxtaposes the set’s gothic motif with zen-like tranquility. Or consider designing a multi-level duplex inspired by suburban architecture, using the same parts to create a modern family home. Each build challenges you to think laterally: What happens when you combine the set’s skeletal trees with bright garden colors? How might the Upside Down’s shadowy palette inform a sci-fi space station or a steampunk workshop?
Whether you’re an experienced AFOL or just beginning to dabble in MOCs, the Upside Down set provides a rich palette for experimentation. Below, you’ll find three standout alternate builds that demonstrate how versatile and inspiring these elements can be—along with everything you need to recreate them yourself.
Alternate Builds Gallery
Stranger Things Duplex Alt Build
By Stonewall Bricks
Get the instructions: Stranger Things Duplex Alt Build on Rebrickable
Bonsai
By PassengerX
Get the instructions: Bonsai on Rebrickable
The Comic Book Shop
By SharkyBricks
Get the instructions: The Comic Book Shop on Rebrickable
