Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years
On March 1st, 2026, The Lego Group will begin selling the most ambitious brick it's ever made: a tiny computer that fits entirely inside a classic 2×4 Lego brick. When it detects NFC-equipped smart tags nearby, embedded inside new Lego tiles and new Lego minifigures, or when it sees other Smart Bricks, the company claims it will make entire Lego sets come to life - starting with the humming lightsabers, roaring engines, light-up blasters, and the music of Lego Star Wars.
These "Smart Bricks" and "Smart Play" initiatives, just announced at CES 2026, aren't like the huge Lego Mario toys that required two AAA batteries and mostly only activate …