LEGO unveiled Smart Play at CES 2026, embedding interactive tech into bricks. The first Star Wars sets launch March 1, with preorders Jan. 9.

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.

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.

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

The event, covering more than 35,000 square feet, will be made up of 2 million LEGO bricks. More than 13,000 LEGO minifigures will be on display and for sale.

We’ve only just counted down to 2026, but it’s already been a pretty busy year. In the tech industry, much of the news is coming from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which officially opens today (January 6) and has already mostly kicked off.

Lego made its first appearance at CES 2026 and showed off a new Smart Brick, which changes colors, emits sound effects, and senses other nearby Legos.

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