Mattel Bricks Brings a 1:1 Buildable Original Xbox for Xbox’s 25th Anniversary
Mattel Bricks is joining the 25th anniversary celebrations for Xbox with a new buildable tribute: a full 1:1 scale model of the original Xbox, designed for fans who want their nostalgia in brick form rather than as a static display. The set leans into iconic hardware, recognizable controller features, and even lighting and audio cues pulled from classic Xbox-era games.
A brick-built original Xbox, down to the 1:1 scale
Mattel says its new kit will recreate the first Xbox console at real-world scale, with a total of 3,509 pieces. The build isn’t limited to the console body either—packaging also includes the original “The Duke” controller as part of the set.
- The console model is built at 1:1 scale
- The set contains 3,509 pieces
- It includes the original “The Duke” controller
Controller button effects reference classic Xbox games
While the controller is there for display, Mattel also built in interactive details: pressing certain buttons triggers lighting and sound effects. Those effects are described as nods to three well-known Xbox titles: Halo: Combat Evolved, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and Psychonauts.
- Pressing some controller buttons activates light and sound effects
- The effects reference Halo: Combat Evolved
- The effects reference The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The effects reference Psychonauts
Additional figures, price, and release date
Beyond the hardware recreation, the kit comes with extra collectibles to expand the kinds of scenes and moments builders can recreate. The company includes 12 figures from Nanoworld, aiming to let buyers reenact highlights across multiple franchises.
- The set includes 12 Nanoworld figures
As with many premium nostalgia builds, the biggest barrier for some fans will be cost. Mattel lists the set at $329.99 USD, and it’s scheduled to be available starting October 1 of this year. The listing also notes it can be purchased on major retail platforms such as Amazon ahead of launch.
- Price: $329.99 USD
- Availability date: October 1
- Pre-purchase noted on platforms such as Amazon
