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  • Some LEGO instructions include completely empty steps or piles of unassembled parts.
  • Odd design decisions, like hiding printed bricks or stacking instead of using one piece, confuse new builders.
  • Sometimes, these weird steps are actually clever workarounds (and other times, total chaos).

When LEGO Goes Wild: The Weirdest Instruction Steps Ever

We all know LEGO instructions are supposed to be the gold standard of clarity. Like, even your grandma who thinks “Minecraft is a LEGO game” could follow them. But sometimes? LEGO steps go off the rails. Like really off the rails. So far off, they end up in an alternate dimension where logic just doesn’t exist.

You crack open a new set, expecting your usual cozy brick-building time, only to be met with something that makes you tilt your head like a confused golden retriever. A step that literally tells you to do... nothing. Or worse, one that builds up something piece by piece—and then casually deletes it in the next step like it never existed. Gaslight, gatekeep, LEGO instructions?

If you’ve ever been halfway through a build and whispered, “What is happening right now?” —you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into the absolute wildest, most head-scratching, zero IQ LEGO instruction steps the brick world has ever seen.

Buckle in. It’s about to get delightfully dumb.

The LEGO Step That Literally Does... Nothing

Let’s kick things off with what might be the laziest LEGO instruction ever created—Step 27 of the 2007 LEGO Star Wars Imperial Landing Craft. This step is so non-existent, it almost feels like an existential crisis in brick form. You flip the page, and... there’s nothing. The part box in the corner? Empty. The image of the model? Identical to the previous step. It’s like LEGO’s saying, “Hey, just take a breather.”

What makes it weirder is that this isn’t some end-of-booklet moment where they show off the final model—nope, this is a fully numbered step with a part box… that literally asks you to do nothing. Was the designer distracted? Did their cat walk across the keyboard and hit “Add Page”? We may never know. But congratulations: if you've completed this step, you’ve officially nailed the easiest moment in LEGO history. No clicks, no pieces, just pure, zen-like stillness. Honestly? We kind of admire the chaos.

The Brick That Vanished (And Reappeared Upside Down)

This one feels less like a building instruction and more like a puzzle from an alternate dimension. Submitted by a fan (shoutout to Luca Liz!), this sequence of LEGO steps might’ve been drawn by a sleep-deprived designer—or possibly someone playing 4D chess with LEGO bricks. Here's how it goes: you attach a plate to the bottom of the build... and then it disappears. Poof. Gone in the next step.

Then—bam—you flip the entire thing upside down, and suddenly there are bricks on top... but without any clear connection to what you just did. It’s like watching a magic trick where the rabbit disappears and reappears wearing a top hat. Did the plate ever really exist? Was it a test? Is LEGO gaslighting us?

There’s no official explanation for what happened here, but it feels like LEGO instructions momentarily forgot the laws of physics—or at least, the laws of sequential logic. It’s a beautiful mess. And honestly, it makes for one of the most accidentally hilarious build moments ever.

Hidden Ferrari Logo – Big Brain or Big Oops?

At first glance, this looks like LEGO wasting a printed piece in the LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari set. In one of the build steps, you’re instructed to place a tiny 1x1 red plate with a printed Ferrari logo on it… only to immediately cover it with another brick. Like, really? Why hide the coolest part?

Turns out, this wasn’t a mistake. This was a straight-up galaxy brain move by the LEGO design team. You see, the set includes six of those red 1x1 plates, and every single one is printed. Why? So you don’t have to play a mini-game of “Where’s the logo?” when you’re building. It’s actually meant to make the building process smoother by eliminating the stress of finding a blank vs. printed tile.

It’s easy to miss and seems counterintuitive at first, but it’s a low-key stroke of genius. Instead of causing delays or builder frustration, LEGO just said, “Make ‘em all printed!” Honestly, it’s like hiding a Ferrari under a car cover—still flashy, just a little more mysterious.

LEGO Campfire Chaos in the Typewriter Set

The LEGO Ideas Typewriter set should scream sophistication—sleek keys, smooth gears, the whole retro aesthetic, right? Wrong. Instead, it delivers one of the most baffling sequences in LEGO instruction history. In four different steps, LEGO tells you to build partial technic structures and… toss them into random, unassembled piles. Yep. Just build a bunch of unfinished bits and yeet them into chaos.

You get steps like “Build this weird stick thing x9” followed by “Now just... toss ‘em in a digital pile.” No labels. No organization. It’s like LEGO suddenly turned into a game of pickup bricks. The piles look less like components of a typewriter and more like tiny bonfires ready to roast minifig-sized marshmallows.

We’re not saying LEGO lost control here, but it definitely felt like someone hit “shuffle” in the design software. Could they have lined up the parts like they do in every other instruction booklet? Sure. But no. Piles it is. It’s random, it’s funny, and it’s peak LEGO chaos—modern art with a dash of plastic disorder.

Stranger Things, Stranger LEGO Choices

LEGO is known for being logical and precise, but in the Stranger Things set, things get... well, strange. In Step 25, you’re told to stack three 1x4 plates on top of each other. Why? Well, apparently not for structural integrity, because you could've easily just used one 1x4 brick. Same height, less effort, right?

At first glance, this feels like a case of “let’s make the builder suffer a little.” But here’s where it gets interesting. The designer actually had a reason for this mind-boggling decision. The set also includes 1x4 bricks with studs on the side—and those look super similar to regular 1x4 bricks. Using three plates instead prevents builders from accidentally grabbing the wrong piece, which could totally mess up a later step.

So yeah, while it might’ve caused a temporary brain freeze, this stack-o-plates actually saves future headaches. A weird move, sure—but a strategic one. Still, it feels like LEGO gave us a mini puzzle just to see who’s paying attention. Mission accomplished.

Technic Pins in a LEGO Cup – Monkey Kid's Hidden Genius

At first glance, it looks like LEGO made a mistake. In the Monkey Kid “City of Lanterns” set, there’s a step that tells you to take 12 technic pins and just... toss them into a tiny LEGO cup. Not attach them to anything. Not build with them. Just store them like you’re making soup.

It’s so bizarre it almost feels like LEGO’s trolling you. But then—plot twist! This little “cup of chaos” actually serves a super smart purpose. Those technic pins are used later on in the build to connect modular pieces together. Rather than hunting through your pile of parts mid-build (and probably losing a few pins to the void), LEGO’s just telling you, “Hey, stash ‘em here. You’ll thank us later.”

And honestly? We do. It’s one of those rare moments where what seems like a zero IQ move turns out to be a galaxy brain storage solution. So while it made no sense at first, this is actually a hidden moment of LEGO brilliance. Monkey Kid = 1. Confused builders = 0.

When LEGO Instructions Go Full Clickbait

Okay, remember when the LEGO Ideas Typewriter tried to throw you into a technic part bonfire? Yeah, well—it wasn’t done messing with your sanity. Because one particular page in that set's instructions looks like someone tried to turn LEGO into a clickbait YouTube thumbnail. Think giant red arrows. Circles. Highlighted sections. The only thing missing is a shocked minifig face and a “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SHOCK YOU” caption.

It’s not just visual clutter—it’s chaotic energy wrapped in studded bricks. You’re building something delicate and vintage-looking, and suddenly your instruction manual feels like it’s yelling at you with red Sharpie. There’s no chill. It’s the LEGO equivalent of someone honking at you while you’re trying to parallel park.

Honestly? We’re not even mad. It’s weird, but it’s hilarious. Somewhere out there, a LEGO designer must’ve thought, “Y’know what this needs? Drama.” And they delivered. So hats off to whoever decided to let their inner YouTuber loose in a LEGO instruction book. We didn’t see it coming—but we’re glad it exists.

The Set That Wants You to UNBUILD It

Now for the twist no one asked for: LEGO telling you to undo your hard work. That’s right—some of the steps in certain LEGO Avengers sets actually instruct you to remove bricks you just placed. Imagine carefully locking everything together, feeling accomplished... and then flipping the page only to see: “Yeah, take that part off.” Seriously?

It’s rare, but it happens—and every time, it feels like LEGO suddenly remembered they forgot something and roped you into fixing it. Usually, you expect LEGO to be this smooth, flawless progression from step to step. But here? It’s more like a build-a-little, break-a-little rollercoaster.

We get it—sometimes a temporary piece helps support the structure, or helps you align a section. But still, the feeling of reverse-progress hits deep. It’s like LEGO said, “Psych!” and yanked the rug out from under your build.

Props to the designers for creativity... but also, ouch. We signed up to build, not emotionally detach from our plastic creations piece by piece.

LEGO Mayhem: And We Wouldn't Change a Thing

LEGO has always been about creativity, but sometimes their instruction steps take a hard left into what-is-even-happening territory. Whether it’s empty steps, disappearing parts, or chaotic technic wood piles, these moments remind us that even the most organized systems can go delightfully off the rails.

And you know what? We kind of love it.

Sure, some of these make us question reality, but others are sneakily smart, using small details to improve the building experience—even if they make zero sense at first. That’s what makes LEGO so much fun: you never know if you’re about to build a spaceship wing… or accidentally start a tiny plastic campfire.

Got your own “0 IQ” LEGO moment? Drop it in the comments and let’s get weird together.

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Mar 26, 2025
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