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Six ways we want to see the LEGO SMART Brick revolutionise play

Ryan — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:47:53 +0000

The LEGO SMART Brick is already changing the way people think about LEGO Play, but how can it go beyond the initial reveal of lights and sounds and truly revolutionise play? Blocks lists six hopes for the future of LEGO SMART Play.

A discussion about the LEGO SMART Brick – is it the future?

Tom Saunders — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:14:22 +0000

Graham E. Hancock and Daniel Konstanski explore LEGO SMART Brick, a new innovative system featuring the technology-infused SMART Brick that enhances physical play without screens. Unlike previous LEGO digital integrations, it aims to engage children more deeply while maintaining tactile creativity. Does it limit creativity? Will it succeed in the long term? The experts talk about the pros and cons, the risks and opportunies that SMART Play presents.

The LEGO SMART Brick has been 60 years in the making

Daniel — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:39:03 +0000

The LEGO Group's new SMART Bricks and SMART Play platform mark a 60-year ambition to integrate electronics into LEGO bricks. While the current technology has taken a decade to realise, early concepts focused on creating conductive bricks and eliminating wires for power transmission. Designers explored various methods to achieve this, revealing a long history of innovation in enhancing play experiences.

Unveiling LEGO SMART Play and the SMART Brick in London

Graham — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:34:01 +0000

The LEGO Group launched LEGO SMART Play in London, showcasing the innovative SMART Brick designed to enhance children's play by integrating technology, such as sound and light. LEGO Senior Vice President Core Business Lena Dixen, LEGO Senior Vice President New Business Federico Begher and The Walt Disney Company Senior Vice President EMEA Claire Terry explained the concept behind the SMART Brick and how it forms the basis of a new LEGO system. The initial products are Star Wars themed and aim to provide engaging play experiences with sturdy models.

LEGO SMART Play Star Wars transforms Las Vegas Sphere into Death Star

Ryan — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:09:26 +0000

The Exosphere in Las Vegas showcased a spectacular life-sized LEGO Death Star, celebrating the launch of LEGO SMART Play, a tech-enhanced play experience. Attendees could pilot a SMART Play X-wing in a trench run simulation. This event was held to highlight the collaboration between the LEGO Group and Disney, promoting LEGO Star Wars SMART Play products.

Blocks Editor appears on 5 News to discuss LEGO SMART Play

Tom Saunders — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:07:05 +0000

LEGO SMART Play introduces innovative SMART Bricks, enhancing user engagement with sound and interactive features while preserving traditional building elements. LEGO magazine Editor Graham E. Hancock discusses their potential impact on playtime in an interview on Channel 5 News, emphasising the continuation of classic LEGO sets alongside these advancements.

Is LEGO SMART Play going to revolutionise the brick?

Graham — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:12:28 +0000

LEGO Smart Play introduces interactive elements through a core brick paired with tags and minifigures, featured in new Star Wars sets. This innovation aims to engage children in imaginative play without screens. While initial models may not satisfy all adult collectors, they signal a promising future for LEGO's interactive offerings.

LEGO SMART Play debuts with tech-infused LEGO Star Wars sets

Ryan — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:08:06 +0000

LEGO SMART Play is on the way, announced by the LEGO Group to be a seamless play experience that blends the physical and digital — all without the need for a screen.