US EditionLEGO Unveils Smart Bricks with Sensors
Lego's new Smart Play system adds sensors and sound to physical bricks, launching with three Star Wars sets featuring 584 to 962 pieces and interactive minifigures.
- At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the LEGO Group unveiled a SMART Brick, described as its biggest change since mini-figures in 1978, with Star Wars-themed sets releasing March 1 under 60.
- Julia Goldin said the LEGO Group is innovating to meet the play needs of a new generation, referencing its more than 90-year history of sparking imagination, while Donaldson said LEGO SMART Play blends creativity, technology and storytelling to engage without screens.
- The Creative Play Lab developed the SMART Brick, which houses a tiny PC-style processor, sensors, lights, and speakers, and pairs with LEGO SMART Tag and Minifigure.
- The Red Five X-Wing will include an Imperial turret, transporter and command centre with engine, laser, repair and refuelling sounds and lights, and the company said the technology could 'take your experience to a whole new level'.
- Other upcoming Star Wars sets will include Darth Vader's TIE Fighter, the Throne Room Duel and an A-Wing, expanding the initial line-up beyond the X-Wing.
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The Danish toy manufacturer Lego introduced the new Smart Play technology, which is designed to "reanimate" its designers. The main element of the system is Smart Brick, or smart detail. Such parts are equipped with electronic components that allow them to detect movement and respond to it with light or sound.
There was no shortage of toys at the largest consumer electronics technology fair, CES 2026, which is taking place this week in Las Vegas, USA. Danish manufacturer Lego debuted new bricks that will literally bring building sets to life. They will react to their surroundings.
How the new Smart Brick, which will be available from March, brings Star Wars sets to life
Could Lego’s new ‘smart bricks’ take away chances for kids to be imaginative?
Lego has unveiled new high-tech “smart bricks” it says will bring its classic toys to life with lights, sound and interactive movement. But one expert on early learning says the innovation may lessen the potential for imagination that makes Lego a good toy for children’s development.
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