If you don't have your previous unlocks in sandbox mode, please re-load your last campaign save and then go back to the main menu. This should ensure everything you've previously unlocked in campaign is still unlocked in sandbox. If this doesn't work, please get in touch with our support team who will be happy to assist - https://issues.frontierstore.net/
Just so I understand, if items are unlocked and available on Nublar in sandbox mode, they should be available on the other islands in sandbox mode, correct? That is the issue I am seeing. Several buildings and items available on Nublar are not available on the other islands in sandbox mode. Tried reloading the campaign and even went to every island, but no luck. Guess I will need to contact support..