LEGO's Revolutionary SMART Brick Brings a New Level of Immersion to Star Wars Builds
LEGO's Next Big Thing: The SMART Brick
LEGO fans and Star Wars enthusiasts, we've got news that's going to make your bricks spin. The company recently unveiled the SMART Brick, a revolutionary new interactive element designed to heighten the building experience, at the CES 2026 show in Las Vegas. This isn't just a new set or a special edition minifigure — it's one of the most significant evolution in the LEGO System-in-Play since the introduction of the LEGO minifigure in 1978.
The First SMART Brick Set: A Star Wars Adventure
LEGO announced that the Star Wars theme will be the first to incorporate the SMART Brick technology. This means that the galaxies far, far away we've been building block by block are about to get a lot more immersive. The first of these sets are set to launch on March 1, 2026.
A Closer Look at the SMART Brick
So, what makes the SMART Brick so smart? It's all about the tech inside. The new platform boasts more than 20 patented world-firsts within its technology, including custom-made chips that are smaller than a standard LEGO stud. These chips power the SMART Brick, enabling an array of sensory experiences — including sound and light sensing — thanks to the built-in sensors, accelerometers, and a miniature speaker driven by an onboard synthesizer. The bricks, developed by the LEGO Group’s Creative Play Lab team, can also be charged wirelessly.
Interactive Play with LEGO SMART Tags and Minifigures
But the SMART Brick isn't the only new feature to look forward to. LEGO SMART Tags and LEGO SMART Minifigures will pair with the SMART Brick to power the system, making the play even more interactive. Tom Donaldson, senior vice president and head of creative play lab at the LEGO Group, explains that the launch of LEGO SMART Play brings "creativity, technology, and storytelling together to make building worlds and stories even more engaging, and all without a screen."
Star Wars Sets Come to Life
This technology marks the first time in history these LEGO toys will come to life. For example, with the Star Wars theme, components such as the Lightsaber will now hum like in the movies, engines on ships like the A-wing will roar, and classic Star Wars songs such as "The Imperial March" will play when Emperor Palpatine sits on his throne. The possibilities are limitless for how these LEGO toys can now come to life.
Pre-Order and Launch Details
Eager to get your hands on this new tech? The LEGO SMART Play All-in-One sets from LEGO Star Wars will be available for pre-order from Jan. 9 and available to purchase on March 1. LEGO assures that the platform will continue to expand through new updates, launches, and technology, with more additions to be revealed in the future.
Final Thoughts
With the introduction of the SMART Brick, LEGO continues to innovate and push the boundaries of creative play. Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan or a LEGO enthusiast, this new technology promises to take your building experience to a whole new level of immersion and interactivity. We can't wait to see how LEGO will continue to evolve the SMART Brick technology and what themes will be next to incorporate this exciting new feature.