LEGO The X-Files: Scully's Lab 40896

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Set # 40896
Released 2026
Pieces 221
Price / Piece 9.0¢
Figures 1
Age 18+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank #1092 Top 71% active
Historic Scale #4,953 Top 25% of 20,150
Part Efficiency #589 8.5¢/pc • Top 39%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026

Includes 1 exclusive mold and 1 rare element recorded across official inventories.

This set also includes 1 light extension
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Set 40896 Build Specifications & Overview

Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.

Value Breakdown

Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
Casual 2h 2 ppm*
AFOL (Avg) 1h 4 ppm*
Master Builder 0.6h 7 ppm*
Avg Price / Hour
$19.99/hr
Specialty Part Value
Minifigures (1) $5.00
Specialty Total $5.00
Price Per Basic Brick
$0.06

Highly valuable! 30% cheaper than average LEGO sets.

Display Dimensions

Height 3 in (7.6 cm) 7 Bricks + 2 Plates high
Width 4 in (10.2 cm) 13 Studs wide
Depth 3.5 in (8.9 cm) 11 Studs deep
Display Footprint 14.0 sq in (90.3 sq cm) 13 × 11 Studs

The Scale Check

Height equivalent to approx 1.9 minifigures stacked.

Display Fit
Standard Shelf Friendly (Kallax/Billy)
Building Instructions

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Third-Party Display Extension

Lighting-Up Scully's Lab: A Single-Source LED Adventure

BUILDS:1|STARTER: $31.99|PRO: $31.99|MEDIAN: $31.99

The X-Files Scully's Lab set gets a focused illumination upgrade from LightMyBricks at $31.99, nearly triple the LEGO set's MSRP. This single-kit market positions the lighting as a premium add-on, with no remote or RGB options, just a simple, direct glow. The price point is a bold statement for a 221-piece build, emphasizing the desire to bring the lab's investigative mood to life.

LightMyBricks LED kit illuminating Scully's Lab LEGO set with a warm glow on the desk and equipment
budget floor

Scully's Lab, One Glow to Rule Them All

$31.99
Starting At
Standard Version$31.99

In this lineup, LightMyBricks is the sole contender, starting at $31.99, focusing on the core investigative zones of Scully's lab. The set uses pre-soldered wiring with a single standard edition, so you get one classic glow without variant choices. This kit is best for the dedicated X-Phile who wants a simple, no-frills light to highlight the lab's key details.

Set Cost Ratio160.03%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#1 of 1

Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.