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Lego's new Smart Brick sets are now available for preorder.
Summary
Lego's first three sets featuring the new Smart Brick are open for preorder, with shipments expected to start March 1, 2026. The Star Wars-themed sets include Smart Bricks, Smart Tags, smart figures, and a new wireless charger.
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Lego has opened preorders for the first three sets that include its new Smart Brick. The sets were introduced alongside the Smart Play system after a CES 2026 debut and an article recognition in the outlet's CES awards. Each set pairs the Smart Brick with Smart Tags, smart figures, and a wireless charger. Lego describes the Smart Brick as a small standalone computer that adds lights, sounds, sensors, and wireless features to builds.
Key details:
- Smart Play: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter is priced at $69.99 and includes 473 pieces, one Smart Brick, one Smart Tag, and a Smart Darth Vader minifigure.
- Smart Play: Luke's Red Five X-Wing is priced at $89.99 and includes 581 pieces, one Smart Brick, five Smart Tags, and Smart Luke and Leia figures.
- Smart Play: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing is priced at $159.99 and includes 962 pieces, two Smart Bricks, five Smart Tags, and Smart figures of Luke, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine.
- All three sets include Lego's new wireless charger that holds two bricks, and preorders are expected to start shipping on March 1, 2026.
- The Smart Brick contains LEDs, a speaker, a microphone, wireless connectivity, and sensors for movement, light, and gestures; it recognizes Smart Tags via NFC, is not programmable, and can receive updates through a mobile app.
Summary:
The Smart Brick brings embedded electronics and NFC recognition into these Star Wars sets and is now available for preorder, with shipments slated to begin March 1, 2026. The device drew attention at CES 2026 and received a "Best in show" mention in the article's awards, while fan reaction to the Smart Play system is reported as mixed.
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