Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years

Published: 2 days ago (January 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM EST)

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Source: The Verge

Lego’s first smart brick will start shipping in Star Wars sets this March

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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…

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