The X-files set of Lego

The LEGO Ideas The X-Files (21369) set brings the iconic '90s sci-fi series to life in brick form. Based on a winning submission by fan designer Brent Waller for the LEGO Ideas 90's Nostalgia Challenge, here are all the key details about the set:

Set overview & design

Piece count: 1,478 pieces
Dimensions: Measures over 12 inches (30 cm) high, 9 inches (23 cm) wide, and 9 inches (23 cm) deep when combined.
The build: The set combines two core displays into one modular package:
- Fox Mulder’s Basement Office: Packed with intricate interior details, including a removable desk section for closer inspection.
- The forest & UFO scene: A woodland clearing scene paired with a hovering UFO mounted on a transparent stand to give the illusion of flight. Both sections can also be displayed separately.

Easter eggs & details

The set is loaded with nods to classic moments and running gags from the show, including:

The iconic "I Want to Believe" poster.
A "The Truth is Out There" tile.
Pencils lodged in the office ceiling.
An X-Files dossier and a nod to Mulder’s sunflower seed habit.
Animal figures including a frog and a bee.

Minifigures (8 Total)

The lineup goes beyond just the main duo to include deep-cut characters from the show's mythos:

Fox Mulder
Dana Scully
Walter Skinner
Mr. X
Alex Krycek
Carl Busch
The Flukeman (from the classic monster-of-the-week episode "The Host")
A Grey Alien

Pricing & release date

Price: £179.99 / €199.99 / $199.99
LEGO Insiders Early Access: August 1, 2026
General Release: August 4, 2026
Gift with purchase (GWP): Shoppers who purchase the main set between August 1–10, 2026 (while supplies last) will also receive LEGO Ideas The X-Files: Scully's Lab (40896)—a smaller 221-piece promotional set featuring the FBI National Academy classroom lab and a lab-coated/scrubs-wearing Dana Scully minifigure.