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LEGO made its biggest announcement at CES 2026 this week since the new LEGO Smart Bricks and Smart Play minifigures. Designed with inspiration and imagination in mind, the LEGO Smart Play Platform encompasses LEGO Smart Bricks, LEGO Smart Tags and LEGO Smart Minifigures that react in real time for interactive play, opening up a whole new realm of exploration and fun for kids. adult).
The new platform features over 20 world-first patented technologies, and LEGO Smart Bricks are powered by custom-made chips and have smaller dimensions than standard LEGO studs. The technology includes sensors, accelerometers, light sensing, and sound sensors, as well as a small speaker powered by an onboard synthesizer. Wireless charging is also possible! In short, all these technologies combine for one imaginative play session. By combining SMART tags, minifigures, and bricks, builders’ creations become interactive, reacting to actions and movement with appropriate sounds, lights, and movements. Even better, all elements of LEGO SMART Play are compatible with your existing LEGO System-in-Play.
The highlight of the presentation was, of course, seeing this new SMART Play in action, and what better franchise than LEGO Star Wars to showcase this new technology? It’s no surprise that Star Wars will be the first collection of LEGO sets to feature the new SMART Play system, and it’s already packed with epic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and endless brick-and-mortar adventures.
On March 1, 2026 (in select markets), builders will be releasing LEGO Star Wars SMART Play: Luke’s Red Five X-Wing ($149.99 AUD), LEGO Star Wars SMART Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter ($99.99 AUD), and LEGO Star Wars SMART Play: Duel in the Throne Room & A-Wing ($249.99 AUD) You will be able to get a set of Each of these sets harnesses the power of LEGO Smart Play in unique ways, including the sounds and movements of X-Wings flying through the sky, the iconic sounds and lights of laser fire, and the sweet hum of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker’s lightsabers.
Needless to say, whether you’re a Star Wars fan, a LEGO junkie, or just an all-around tech enthusiast, this new LEGO Smart Play System will definitely be a highlight and top choice for LEGO’s 2026. It’s also sure to present some great new ways to play, build and interact with not just LEGO as a whole, but the fan-favorite LEGO franchise.
The LEGO Star Wars LEGO Smart Play™ All-in-One set will be available for pre-order from January 9th and will be available for purchase from March 1st at www.LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and select retailers in launch markets.
