LEGO Education is retiring its SPIKE portfolio. SPIKE covered a range of kits that were used to teach children about robotics and programming, as well as being the foundation of FIRST LEGO League. All support for SPIKE is set to end in 2031.
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Six ways we want to see the LEGO SMART Brick revolutionise play
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.
Two free LEGO Pokémon sets when you buy the big ones
LEGO has announced new two Pokémon sets, 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection and 40911 Mini Pokémon Center. They are free for fans buying the new 72151 Eevee, 72152 Pikachu and Poké Ball, and 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise. Customers can earn Insider points to get 40911 and get 40892 free with 72153.
LEGO Pokémon sets revealed for February release
The LEGO Group has unveiled its first five Pokémon sets, featuring detailed models for adults, due for release on 27 February. The sets include Eevee, Pikachu with a Poké Ball, and a combination of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Fans can also receive two free bonus sets. The theme is starting with an 18+, display model focus.
A discussion about the LEGO SMART Brick – is it the future?
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
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
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
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
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.
Top 5 biggest LEGO SMART Play questions, answered
Questions about LEGO SMART Bricks and new LEGO SMART Play sets? Blocks has you covered with answers for the top five biggest questions, straight from the LEGO designers behind the new technology and sets.