"The system consists of a Smart Brick, Tags and Minifigure s. They're packed with modern technology, so they can respond to how you play with them or the sets you build. The Smart Brick has a 4.1mm ASIC chip, which Lego says is smaller than a standard Lego stud. It senses things like motion, orientation and magnetic fields, but also has a tiny built-in speaker, which produces audio "tied to live play actions," not just canned clips."
"It's hard to explain it in only a few words (we've got a deep-dive hands-on ), but what immediately drew me in was the lack of smartphone pairing and screens. The ability of each part to detect and interact with others can lead to some ridiculous setups, whether it's ducks and police officers or a helicopter or an X-Wing. Naturally, it's a little pricier than basic Lego, but not out of the realm of being a special gift or birthday present. One of the first sets, with a smart Darth Vader Minifigure, one Smart Brick and one Smart Tag, is $70."
CES 2026 featured numerous standout products and 15 awards were presented, including a Best of the Best. Lego Smart Play won Best of the Best. The Smart Play system includes a Smart Brick, Smart Tags, and Minifigure s equipped with modern sensors and a tiny speaker. The Smart Brick uses a 4.1mm ASIC chip smaller than a standard Lego stud and senses motion, orientation, and magnetic fields while producing audio tied to live play actions. The design emphasizes tactile, imaginative, screen-free interaction without smartphone pairing. Initial sets start at $70.
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