LEGO has partnered with actress Gillian Anderson to launch a new building set based on the sci-fi series The X-Files [1, 2].
The release targets long-term fans of the 1990s series by providing a collectible experience that celebrates the enduring popularity of the show [1, 3]. It marks a significant expansion of the company's adult-oriented entertainment licenses.
The set consists of 1,478 pieces [1, 4]. While some reports approximate the count at 1,500 pieces [3, 5], the official count remains 1,478 [1]. The kit allows builders to recreate two distinct environments: the cluttered office of Agent Fox Mulder and a forest scene depicting a UFO encounter [2, 3].
Included in the set are eight minifigures [1]. These include the primary protagonists, Mulder and Scully, alongside six additional characters [1]. The collaboration with Anderson, who portrays Scully, underscores the authenticity of the character representations within the set [1, 2].
LEGO announced the product globally through its official channels this month [1, 5]. The set is designed to capture the atmosphere of the original series, blending the mundane bureaucracy of the FBI with the paranormal elements that defined the show's narrative [2, 3].
“The set consists of 1,478 pieces”
This release demonstrates LEGO's continued strategy of targeting 'kidults'—adult collectors who purchase sets based on nostalgia and pop-culture intellectual property. By partnering with a lead cast member like Gillian Anderson, LEGO is positioning the set as a high-fidelity tribute rather than a simple toy, leveraging the lasting cult status of The X-Files to capture a specific demographic of adult hobbyists.
