Mattel has unveiled a new 3,509-piece Xbox Collector Building Set, a 1:1 scale model of the original console designed to mark the platform's 25th anniversary. The set is priced at $324 (£295) and is currently available for pre-order, with shipping scheduled for on or before October 16, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Total Pieces: 3,509 bricks
- Price: $324 (£295)
- Release Date: Shipping on or before October 16, 2026
- Featured Games: Halo, Psychonauts, and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Design and Interactive Features
The finished model replicates the original console's black-and-green aesthetic, featuring front controller ports and the prominent Xbox logo. The accompanying Duke-style controller is fully buildable, with working buttons that trigger light and sound effects based on the selected game.
Beyond the exterior shell, the set allows users to open the console to reveal three distinct miniature dioramas. These internal scenes highlight classic titles from the console's early years:
- Halo: Master Chief fighting the Flood.
- Psychonauts: Features the protagonist, Raz.
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: A scene featuring Dagoth Ur.
Each diorama includes NanoWorld figures to populate the scenes, aimed at collectors looking for a nostalgic recreation of the original Xbox hardware.