Lego’s first Smart Brick sets are now available for pre-order

The most expensive option is $159.99 Smart Play: Throne Room Duel and A-Wing. Comes with 962 pieces including two LEGO smart bricks, five smart tags, and smart figures of Luke, Darth Vaders and Emperor Palpatine. All three sets also include a new Lego wireless charger that can hold two bricks at a time, with pre-orders expected to start shipping on March 1, 2026.

The Smart Brick works as a standalone mini-computer that can be integrated into Lego designs to add interactive lights and sounds. It features LED lights, a speaker, a microphone, wireless connectivity, and a small set of sensors that can detect movements, light, and gestures. It can recognize new Lego smart tags and figures with their built-in NFC tags that emit unique sounds or light effects based on nearby sounds. They are not programmable, however Lego says the Smart Brick can be updated With new features and content using the mobile application.

Reaction to the Smart Play system from Lego fans has been divided. Some are excited about the new play opportunities it offers, while others lament Lego’s move away from fantasy-based play – despite This isn’t the first Lego set to implement electronics. EdgeSean Hollister He had the opportunity to try out the Lego Smart Brick At CES 2026, while he was initially skeptical, he walked away from the demo feeling that Smart Bricks were “smarter and more creative than I expected.”