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

Lego’s first smart brick will start shipping in Star Wars sets this March. | Image: Lego

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...