A new dimension of play has arrived in the Lego Star Wars universe. Forget static bricks and predictable builds – a revolutionary technology is breathing life into iconic vehicles and scenes, responding to your every move and sparking imagination in ways never before possible.
Just weeks after its initial unveiling, Lego’s “Smart Play” system is expanding, bringing interactive elements to beloved sets like Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder and an AT-ST walker from the Battle of Endor. This isn’t simply about building; it’s about *experiencing* the Star Wars saga.
The initial Smart Play sets included the necessary “Smart Bricks” to power the electronic features. However, this new wave reveals a clever design – you reuse a single Smart Brick across multiple sets, mirroring the approach taken with the Super Mario Lego line. This makes expanding your interactive universe more accessible and affordable.
These Smart Bricks are the heart of the experience, sensing motion and direction. Imagine piloting a spaceship and hearing the engines roar and shift as you move it through the air. But the interaction doesn’t stop there. Different colors trigger unique responses – a red brick activates laser cannons, a green one signals repairs, and a blue one initiates refueling.
The system also recognizes special “Smart Tags” and minifigures, bringing characters to life with authentic sounds and music. Hear lightsabers clash, characters exchange dialogue, or iconic Star Wars themes fill the room, all triggered by your play.
The reveal of these five new sets took place at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, with a special appearance by C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels, whose character is now available as a Smart Play minifigure. The possibilities for immersive role-playing are truly expanding.
Luke’s Landspeeder, priced at £34.99, offers a compact yet engaging experience, complete with a desert hut, Luke Skywalker Smart minifigure, and a focus on vehicle maintenance. It’s a perfect entry point into the Smart Play world.
For £44.99, the AT-ST Attack on Endor set recreates the thrilling forest moon battle. Wicket the Ewok joins the fray as a Smart minifigure, alongside a scout trooper and AT-ST driver. Smart Tags bring the sounds of battle – laser fire and vehicle engines – directly to your fingertips.
Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training, at £59.99, ventures beyond vehicles, allowing you to recreate the iconic Dagobah location. A unique balancing game challenges your Force skills, while Smart minifigures of Luke and Yoda add to the immersive experience. You can even simulate cooking with the included Smart Tag.
Step into the Mos Eisley Cantina for £69.99, a hive of scum and villainy brought to life with Smart minifigures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Greedo. Smart Tags unlock karaoke, drink mixing, and even sounds for the resident Dewback creature. A lever controls character movement, bringing the cantina’s lively atmosphere to your living room.
The crown jewel of the new lineup is the Millennium Falcon, priced at £89.99. This iconic “hunk of junk” comes with Smart minifigures of Luke, Han, Chewbacca, and C-3PO. Four Smart Tags unlock simulations of laser cannon fire, hyperspace jumps, holochess matches, and Luke’s lightsaber training.
All five sets will be available on March 1st. Lego has hinted at further expansion of the Smart Play system, and with the rich soundscape and visual spectacle of Star Wars, it’s a natural fit for this innovative technology. The future of Lego is interactive, and it’s arriving in a galaxy far, far away.
