Lego reveals new Star Wars sets powered by "Smart Play" tech at CES 2026

Polygon•January 5, 2026•entertainment

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Lego announced Lego Smart Play at CES 2024, introducing a new smart brick with sensors, accelerometers, light and sound sensors, a miniature speaker, and wireless charging to add interactive technology to Lego builds.
The Smart Play system includes smart minifigures and smart tags that work with the smart brick to create interactive visuals, sounds, and animations, expanding on the electronic elements seen in previous Super Mario Lego sets.
Three new Star Wars-themed Lego Smart Play sets—Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, Luke’s Red Five X-wing, and Throne Room Duel & A-wing—will be available for preorder on January 9 and officially release on March 1, with prices ranging from $69 to $159.