Gillian Anderson says being immortalized as a Lego minifigure for The X-Files set ranks among her career highlights, alongside moments in The Simpsons and Mad Magazine. The LEGO Ideas The X-Files set (21369) features 1,478 pieces and eight minifigures, including Mulder, Scully, Skinner, Mr. X, Krycek, Carl Busch, The Flukeman, and a grey alien, with a forest scene, Mulder’s office, and a hovering UFO. The set is the product of Brent Waller’s Nina Nostalgia Challenge submission, turning a decade-old fan concept into an official release. It opens for LEGO Insiders Early Access on August 1, with a general release on August 4, 2026, and the price is $199.99, plus a gift-with-purchase Scully’s Lab (40896) available August 1–10. Anderson also stars in a promo film tied to the launch, celebrating the series while inviting fans to revisit it through the brick-built world. The project blends nostalgia for 1990s fans with new enthusiasts, showcasing Lego’s collaboration with Gillian Anderson and the broader X-Files legacy.
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