The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.

Now, Lego is bringing the culmination of this technology and play features to a galaxy far, far away with its new Smart Play system. With its unveiling at CES 2026, I had a chance to see exactly how Lego is upgrading its Star Wars collection with lights,

New sensor-packed Smart Bricks introduced at CES add color, sound, and interactivity to classic Lego builds, debuting with Star Wars sets this spring.

You might have thought you’d seen every possible size and shape of brick and accessory, but the brand is about to ruin your complacent attitude to your Lego basket. Lego is bringing interactive bricks and minifigures to new kits.

Lego’s new Smart Brick launched at CES, adding light, sound, and sensors to classic sets—without screens—starting with Star Wars.

Lego integrates electronics with sensors, light, and sound generators into building bricks. To start, these Smart Bricks will bring three Star Wars sets to life.

Santa Ynez Valley News Staff Report Apr 15, 2025 Apr 15, 2025 Updated Apr 17, 2025 While Solvang’s first-ever Brick & Build event buzzed with activity — from expert panels to hands-on builds that drew nearly 1,000 attendees — the spotlight belonged ...