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FanBrix Unveils 4,355-Piece Croft Manor Set for Tomb Raider's 30th Anniversary

The licensed collector build recreates Lara Croft's home across three stories, with six figures, three vehicles, hidden details and a limited first-edition release planned for 2027.

FanBrix Unveils 4,355-Piece Croft Manor Set for Tomb Raider's 30th Anniversary

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Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary celebrations are extending beyond games with an enormous new collector item built around one of the series' most recognisable locations. FanBrix has announced an officially licensed Croft Manor construction set containing 4,355 pieces. Designed as a detailed recreation of Lara Croft's ancestral home, the model is intended to give builders a sizeable display piece while packing in familiar characters, vehicles, artefacts and secrets from the long-running adventure franchise.

The announcement arrives ahead of the anniversary date on October 24. Croft Manor has been part of Tomb Raider's identity since the earliest entries, serving at different times as a tutorial space, a hub, a narrative setting, and a place where players could explore the life and history behind Lara's expeditions. That makes it a particularly fitting subject for a set intended to mark three decades of the series.

A three-storey tribute to Croft Manor

FanBrix's model is not a small shelf accessory. At 4,355 pieces, it is positioned as a substantial build for collectors, and the manor has been designed across three stories. The concept focuses on the imposing architecture associated with the Croft estate while also giving builders areas to discover as they put it together.

Kim Plata designed the set, incorporating recognisable elements from the franchise alongside what FanBrix describes as unique artefacts and secret rooms. Those inclusions are important for a location such as Croft Manor. Across Tomb Raider's many eras, the estate has never been simply a backdrop; it has often held puzzles, personal mementos, training spaces, concealed passages and clues connected to Lara's family.

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The announcement does not provide a complete room-by-room inventory or finished dimensions for the model. Still, the three-floor design and the high piece count suggest that FanBrix is aiming for a build with more to examine than an exterior façade alone. For fans, the appeal will likely rest in seeing how the final layout balances the property's architectural silhouette with the smaller references that recall its role in the games.

"Fanbrix appreciates that details matter to us and to collectors. The new Tomb Raider set features instantly recognizable, iconic aspects of the franchise, as well as surprises core fans will appreciate," said Rich Briggs, Head of Marketing at Crystal Dynamics.

Six figures and three vehicles are included

The standard set will include six figurines and three vehicles. One of those vehicles is a British Land Rover, an especially appropriate inclusion for an estate-focused Tomb Raider display. The full list of included characters and vehicles has not been detailed, but the reveal does specifically confirm the appearance of the Butler.

That figure is likely to prompt a knowing reaction from players who remember the early Tomb Raider games. Lara's butler became a memorable part of the original Croft Manor experience because of his habit of trailing the player around the house. The character's slow pace and persistent presence turned him into an enduring community joke, with players famously finding ways to leave him behind in the manor's freezer.

FanBrix has leaned into that history by making the Butler part of the package, although the announcement does not confirm precisely how the figure interacts with the set's rooms. It is nevertheless the kind of small, fan-aware addition that can make a licensed display feel connected to the distinct personality of the games rather than merely using their name and visual branding.

The remaining figurines and vehicles have yet to be individually identified. That leaves some room for curiosity about which version or versions of Lara Croft may be represented, as Tomb Raider encompasses multiple continuities and visual interpretations. The current information only confirms the total of six figures in the regular edition, so collectors will need to wait for a fuller breakdown before assuming which characters, outfits or eras are covered.

A limited first edition, with a possible Founder's Edition

FanBrix has described the Croft Manor model as a highly limited first-edition release that will not be produced again. That detail will matter to collectors, particularly given the set's anniversary connection and the size of the build. It also means interested buyers may want to pay close attention to the ordering process once FanBrix provides additional details.

Orders are scheduled to open on February 2, 2027. FanBrix has said that people who want the first opportunity to secure an order must join its newsletter through the company's official website. No price has been announced in the available details, and no regional shipping information, final production total, or wider retail plan has been confirmed.

There is also the prospect of a Founder's Edition for the earliest buyers. This version may include 12 minifigures, doubling the standard set's stated total of six. However, the number of Founder's Edition sets expected to be available at launch has not been disclosed. It is also unclear whether its additional figures will be exclusive variants, extra versions of core characters, or a broader selection drawn from Tomb Raider history.

That uncertainty makes the limited-run language worth taking seriously, but it also means prospective buyers should avoid treating details beyond the announced piece count, standard contents, and February ordering date as settled. More information will be needed on the Founder's Edition and its availability before collectors can compare the two versions properly.

Why Croft Manor remains such a strong anniversary choice

Tomb Raider has taken Lara across ancient ruins, remote wilderness, lost cities and dangerous underground complexes, but Croft Manor has remained one of the franchise's most personal settings. It represents a home base in a series defined by travel. For players of the classic games, it was frequently a place to test movement, practise with weapons, find hidden areas and become familiar with Lara's world before entering a full expedition.

Its significance has evolved as Tomb Raider itself has changed. Different games have altered the estate's appearance and purpose, using it for narrative revelations, flashbacks, training, investigation and quieter moments between larger adventures. Yet its core identity has endured: a grand English manor tied to Lara Croft's family, wealth, independence and long history of uncovering mysteries.

A brick-built manor is therefore a natural way to commemorate the anniversary. It allows the focus to sit on a setting shared by several generations of players rather than concentrating on one individual release. The inclusion of secret rooms and artefacts is equally suited to the property's legacy, since players have long associated Croft Manor with exploration and the possibility that an unassuming corner might hide something unexpected.

The Land Rover and Butler further reinforce that sense of place. Neither is simply a generic accessory. They are details that point toward the more domestic, often playful memories many fans have of visiting the estate between tomb-raiding missions.

What has and has not been confirmed

As announced, the key facts are straightforward: this is an officially licensed Tomb Raider FanBrix set based on Croft Manor; it contains 4,355 pieces; Kim Plata is the designer; the standard edition includes six figurines and three vehicles; and it is planned as a limited, non-repeated first edition. Orders are due to begin on February 2, 2027 for those signed up to FanBrix's newsletter.

  • Piece count: 4,355 pieces.
  • Setting: Croft Manor, constructed over three stories.
  • Standard contents: Six figurines and three vehicles, including a British Land Rover and the Butler.
  • Build details: Recognisable franchise elements, artefacts and secret rooms.
  • Release model: A highly limited first edition that FanBrix says will not be made again.
  • Ordering: Set to open February 2, 2027, with newsletter registration required for the first chance to order.
  • Potential extra edition: A Founder's Edition with 12 minifigures may be offered, though availability remains unclear.

Several significant details remain unannounced, including the price, the set's completed size, the complete identity of its figures and vehicles, the edition quantity, and how many Founder's Edition packages could be available. Those unanswered questions are likely to be especially important given both the collector positioning and the 4,355-piece scale.

For now, the Croft Manor model stands as one of the more ambitious physical celebrations attached to Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary. Its appeal is not just in its scale, but in its subject: a location that has given the franchise some of its most memorable quiet moments, odd secrets and long-running in-jokes. Whether builders are drawn by the architecture, the potential hidden references, or the chance to finally decide where the Butler belongs, FanBrix's set is shaping up to be a notable commemorative item when ordering begins in 2027.

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