LEGO magazine Issue 137 – ultimate guide to SMART Brick

Magazine cover of Blocks featuring LEGO builds, including a Star Wars-themed spacecraft with highlighted text announcing 'The Brick Gets Smart'.

The LEGO SMART Brick is a new tech-infused element that brings interactivity to LEGO sets like never before – and Blocks has the ultimate guide to the innovative experience.

Within the 116-page LEGO magazine for AFOLs you’ll also find a deep dive into the new LEGO House exclusive set that pays tribute to Billund, an impressive upgrade to a Sonic the Hedgehog, a review of The Lord of the Rings 11373 Sauron and much, much more.

We’re giving away Star Wars 75423 Luke’s Red Five X-wing, which includes a SMART Brick! To be in with a chance of winning, take out a print subscription before April 2, 2026.

 

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