LEGO Revolutionizes Building Play with Star Wars SMART Play Platform
LEGO has unveiled an innovative new technology that transforms how fans interact with their brick creations. LEGO SMART Play, featuring the groundbreaking SMART Brick, brings interactive elements like motion-activated sounds, lights, and dynamic responses directly into classic LEGO Star Wars sets.
Three All-In-One Sets Launch with SMART Brick Technology
The initial rollout includes three flagship sets featuring the proprietary SMART Brick, all launching on March 1, 2026:
- Luke’s Red Five X-Wing (584 pieces, $69.99) – Includes two SMART Minifigures featuring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, with interactive laser and engine sounds
- Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter & Imperial Station (473 pieces, $69.99) – Features a SMART Minifigure of Darth Vader with laser-shooting effects and refueling sounds
- Throne Room Duel & A-Wing (962 pieces, $160) – The premium set with three SMART Minifigures recreating the climactic Return of the Jedi lightsaber duel, complete with interactive effects
Expansion Sets Offer Affordable Entry Points
Five additional SMART Play-compatible sets launched simultaneously without the SMART Brick included, making them more affordable while still supporting interactivity:
- Luke’s Landspeeder – Features SMART Luke Skywalker and a Jawa
- Dagobah Jedi Training – Includes SMART Yoda and SMART Luke Skywalker
- AT-ST Endor Attack (347 pieces, $49.99) – SMART Wicket with motion-activated walking sounds
- Millennium Falcon – Four SMART Minifigures including Han Solo and Chewbacca
- Mos Eisley Cantina – Expands the interactive experience with cantina-themed scenes
These expansion sets work by connecting to any of the three all-in-one sets’ SMART Bricks (sold separately).
Innovation Behind the SMART Brick
The SMART Brick represents a significant technical achievement, featuring a custom ASIC chip that fits within the iconic 2x4 LEGO brick footprint. The technology includes:
- Magnetic positioning system – SMART Bricks automatically detect each other’s position and orientation in 3D space without requiring setup
- Self-organizing network – Multiple bricks communicate seamlessly as children play
- Motion and orientation recognition – The brick interprets movement in real time to trigger appropriate sounds and effects
- Precision copper coils – Enable near-field magnetic tag recognition for interactive gameplay
Availability and Global Rollout
Pre-orders began January 9, 2026, with official availability starting March 1, 2026 in the USA, UK, France, Germany, Poland, and Australia. The SMART Play platform marks the first major innovation in LEGO’s interactive toy ecosystem, with plans to expand the technology beyond Star Wars to other LEGO themes in the future.
Fans interested in exploring this new platform can pre-order sets through major retailers, with the all-in-one sets providing everything needed for interactive play, while expansion sets allow budget-conscious builders to grow their experience.
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