Lego is finally moving into the 21st century by introducing its very first ‘smart brick’ - its first major new design in 50 years. The new bricks have miniscule micro chips inside them - smaller than ...

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.

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