Lego announced the opening of pre-sales for the first sets of the Star Wars line equipped with the new Smart Play system. Essa technology allows buildings to respond in real time to players’ actions, emitting characteristic sounds and lighting effects without the need for screens or applications during play. The three All-In-One sets, focused on iconic scenes from the saga, include the Smart Brick with wireless charger, special minifigures and interactive tags. The official launch is scheduled for March 1, 2026 in select markets.
The sets were revealed during Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, at Las Vegas, and highlight the integration of advanced sensors in the Smart Brick. The Essa piece maintains the classic Lego brick shape, but incorporates accelerometers, light, sound and proximity sensors, as well as a miniaturized speaker. Interactions occur through proximity recognition between components, allowing immersive experiences based on the movements and positioning of parts.
Details of the three starting sets
The sets were designed to recreate landmark moments from the Star Wars franchise with responsive features. Cada kit comes complete with all the elements needed to activate the smart features.
Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter features 473 pieces and includes an Smart Brick with charger, an Smart minifigure of The sounds of the twin ion engines and other effects activate as the ship is handled.
The Luke’s Red Five X-wing has 581 pieces and comes with one Smart Brick, five Smart Tags and two Smart minifigures, representing Luke Skywalker and Recursos how engine noises and laser fire respond to the builder’s actions.
The Throne Room Duel & A-Wing is the most complete, with 962 pieces, two Smart Bricks, five Smart Tags and three Smart minifigures (Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Imperador Palpatine). The duel in the throne room reproduces effects such as the buzzing of lightsabers and the Marcha Imperial.
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Technology behind Smart Play
The Smart Brick represents a significant evolution in the Lego system, with more than twenty patented technologies that have never been seen before in the world. Ele allows buildings to detect movements, gestures and proximity to special tags or minifigures, triggering immediate responses.
The Smart Tags function as identifiers that instruct the Smart Brick about expected behavior. Já as Smart Minifigures incorporate elements that expand interactions, such as dialogue or character-specific effects.
The wireless charger included in each set supports up to two Smart Bricks simultaneously. The technology maintains full compatibility with the rest of the Lego ecosystem, allowing traditional parts to be freely combined.
Reactions and expectations for the future
Fans and experts are closely following the launch, which seeks to balance technological innovation with the essence of physical play. Lego emphasizes that the system encourages creative exploration and open-ended storytelling, without relying on digital devices during play.
The company plans to expand the Smart Play line throughout 2026, with updates via the mobile app to add new content and functionality to the bricks. Pre-orders are available on the official Lego website and select retailers.
Prices and availability
Suggested values vary depending on the size and complexity of each kit. The Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter costs around US$70, the Luke’s Red Five
The initiative reinforces the long-standing partnership between Lego and Star Wars, bringing interactive elements to classic scenes from the saga.
