Julia Goldin and Tom Donaldson explain what the sensor-packed Smart Play initiative means for Lego.

Every year, LEGO releases a ton of sets themed after popular IP it has partnered with, from Harry Potter to Marvel to DC. But this year is different. In 2026, LEGO is set to kick off its biggest ...

Lego Smart Play is the biggest update to the ecosystem in 47 years. Using a so-called Smart Brick, regular Lego constructions gain responsive audio effects, bringing them to life in your hands. The ...

While 1,705 pieces is a decent-sized build, it's nowhere close to the flagship offering from LEGO's original One Piece lineup: set 75640, The Baratie Floating Restaurant, which includes more than ...

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.

Lego's Chief Product and Marketing officer announces the Lego Smart Brick at CES 2026. (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) The Lego Group is set to host its very first press conference at CES 2026 later ...

Lego announced its new Smart Play system at CES 2026 on Monday, adding interactive, responsive Legos to the famously analog franchise. The Smart Play system includes a 2×4 brick, Smart Tag tiles, and ...

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If you’ve got a bin of old LEGO in the garage, there could be a small fortune hiding in there. Some sets that once sat on clearance shelves now sell for thousands of dollars, especially if they’re ...

Lego is snapping a computer inside a classic brick in what it’s calling its biggest play upgrade since the minifigure. The screen-free smart brick brings lights, sounds and Star Wars swagger to builds ...

If you want to build something great in 2026, the best time to get started is now. Ahead of the new year, end of year sales are happening all over the web, so you can squeeze some final savings out of ...