Gillian Anderson Returns as Agent Scully for New Fan-Designed LEGO Set Launching This August

LEGO has officially merged two worlds that 90s fans never knew they desperately needed: the iconic science fiction drama The X-Files and collectible brick building. On August 5th, a brand new X-Files set (#21369) will hit shelves, priced at $199.99, featuring an intricately designed underground laboratory complete with a UFO hovering overhead and eight detailed minifigures representing all the major characters from the series. What makes this launch even more special is that the set was designed by Brent“WetWired”Waller, a fan who won LEGO’s“Build Your Nostalgia—90s Throwback!”design challenge, proving that sometimes the best ideas come straight from the people who love the show most.

The real headline-maker, though, is Gillian Anderson’s return. The actress who defined Agent Scully for millions of viewers came back to reprise her role for the promotional advertisement, marking her first time returning to the character since departing the series in 2018. Anderson herself called this one of the coolest moments of her career, ranking it alongside her legendary Simpsons appearance and other career highlights. She expressed genuine enthusiasm for the project, and her involvement signals just how much respect LEGO is showing the original fan base that built this show into a cultural phenomenon.

Early birds will want to pay attention: LEGO Insider pre-orders begin August 1st, with general pre-orders running through August 10th. Anyone who pre-orders during this window receives an exclusive bonus Scully’s Lab gift set featuring a minifigure of Agent Scully in lab coat and scrubs. The set will be available exclusively through LEGO.com and brick-and-mortar LEGO Stores. Whether you’re a devoted X-Files fan from the original run, a LEGO collector who appreciates quality builds, or someone who just loves solid 90s nostalgia, this is definitely a release worth marking on your calendar. What’s the first minifigure you’d build out of this set?