LEGO has announced that one of Steven Spielberg‘s most iconic characters will be coming to life in an upcoming set. E.T., from the 1982 science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, will be turned into an official LEGO product. The set has yet to announce a release date, and its creation was thanks to an approved submission on LEGO Ideas.
This announcement was made on the official LEGO Ideas website, where it showcased the “fan model” version of what would eventually become the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial model. This upcoming build won’t just be a static brick statue; it features moveable head, arms, and feet, a light brick that illuminates when pressed, and a golden flower as an accessory. The release date for this set has not yet been announced, and there is no price tag as of writing.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a science fiction film that follows a boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas), who befriends an alien he names E.T. As the two form a friendship, E.T. helps his new alien friend find his way home before the government captures the creature. The film has generated over $797 million at the box office and was nominated for nine awards, including “Best Picture” at the 1983 Oscars, but won “Best Original Score,” “Best Sound Effects Editing,” “Best Sound,” and “Best Visual Effects.”
What Other LEGO Products Were Originally Fan Submissions?
The E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial LEGO model was designed by Lafabrick and submitted on April 21, 2023, and received over 10,000 supporters in February 2025, making it eligible for LEGO to review. According to the product’s submission page, this LEGO model is 1/3 scale. It estimates that there will be over 2990 parts, with 2662 used for E.T. and the rest for the flowerpot. The builder also noted that the build measures 12.09 inches when the neck is in the “low position” and 14.9 inches when extended. Note that the numbers listed on the submissions page may change once the official product is released.
LEGO has released numerous products that were submitted to LEGO Ideas. Some of them include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Cullen House from the Twilight Saga, The Disney Pixar Luxo Jr lamp, and even other Spielberg projects like Jaws and The Goonies, just to name a few. Back in June, it was confirmed that Godzilla would be turned into a LEGO set, and it has yet to hit shelves. The model was created by Matthew Esposito (aka MattE720) and was inspired by the MonsterVerse films.
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Release Date
June 11, 1982
Runtime
115 minutes
Writers
Melissa Mathison
Producers
Kathleen Kennedy