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Lego Unveils ‘The X-Files’ 1,478-Piece Set Featuring Mulder and Scully Minifigures (EXCLUSIVE)
Lego has revealed an official "The X-Files" building set, created in partnership with star Gillian Anderson, as part of its fan-submitted Lego Ideas range. The 1,478-piece set includes eight minifigures, among them Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, and marks a nostalgic nod to the 1990s sci-fi series ahead of its release next month.
The set recreates Mulder's FBI office, a forest clearing and a hovering UFO, alongside minifigures of Walter Skinner, Mr. X, Alex Krycek, Carl Busch, the Flukeman and a grey alien, plus easter eggs such as an "I Want to Believe" poster and Mulder's sunflower seeds. It was originally designed by Australian fan Brent Waller for Lego Ideas' '90s Nostalgia Challenge. Lego Insiders get early access from 1 August, with general sale from 4 August at $199.99; buyers between 1–10 August also receive a bonus "Scully's Lab" set while stocks last.
In short
- Lego launches official 1,478-piece "The X-Files" set with Gillian Anderson.
- Set features eight minifigures, Mulder's office, forest and UFO scenes.
- On sale from 4 August ($199.99); early access 1 August for Lego Insiders.
Explained simply
"The X-Files" is a science fiction television series that aired during the 1990s, following two FBI agents as they investigated cases involving alleged alien contact and paranormal phenomena. The show attracted a large audience and remains widely available through repeats and streaming platforms, continuing to reach viewers decades after its original broadcast ended.
Lego Ideas is a programme that allows fans to submit designs for building sets, with the most successful submissions manufactured and sold as official Lego products. This approach has enabled Lego to create licensed sets based on established films, television shows and other franchises, expanding beyond its own intellectual property.
The creation of this set demonstrates how entertainment properties from earlier decades continue to appeal to audiences and generate commercial interest in new forms of merchandise. Lego's involvement of the show's original star suggests collaboration between the toy industry and entertainment figures in bringing such products to market.
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