"At CES 2026 this week, Lego introduced its brand-new Smart Play system--a series of high-tech Lego bricks, tiles, and minifigures equipped with sensors, accelerometers, light and sound sensors, a miniature speaker with an onboard synthesizer, and more. The company says these pieces can communicate to enhance interactivity. The system will launch in March with three Star Wars sets, available for preorder starting January 9."
"For starters, they can detect nearby NFC-equipped smart tags. They're also wirelessly charged. This is a big improvement compared to the Lego Super Mario toys, which required AAA batteries to function. All of the pieces work with standard Lego bricks. Each piece contains a custom-made chip that is smaller than a standard Lego stud. So what do they do exactly? Lego says the Smart Bricks will respond to actions with appropriate sounds and behaviors."
"Fans can relive the climactic showdown between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from Return of the Jedi with this set. The set features lightsaber humming sound effects and A-Wing engine sounds, but the coolest effect is reserved for the Emperor Palpatine minifigure. Place the despot in his throne, and you'll hear the Imperial March theme played. The set also comes with a brick-built A-Wing"
Lego introduced the Smart Play system at CES 2026, featuring high-tech bricks, tiles, and minifigures with sensors, accelerometers, light and sound sensors, and a miniature speaker with an onboard synthesizer. The pieces can communicate with one another and detect nearby NFC-equipped smart tags, and they charge wirelessly rather than using disposable batteries. Each Smart Play component contains a custom chip smaller than a standard Lego stud and remains compatible with traditional Lego bricks. Smart Bricks respond to actions with appropriate sounds and behaviors. The system debuts in March with three Star Wars sets available for preorder starting January 9.
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