LEGO enthusiasts and Star Wars fans are in for a treat as the toy giant unveils a fresh wave of Smart Play sets, complementing its recently introduced interactive system. Building on the innovation of the Smart Play system debuted at CES, which allows brick constructions to respond and interact, these new releases promise to deepen the immersive play experience. While the initial Smart Play sets launching on March 1 offer comprehensive packages including the essential Smart Brick, these five newly announced additions present a slightly different approach, focusing on expanding the universe with Smart Minifigures and Smart Tags.
These latest Smart Play compatible sets, available for preorder and hitting shelves on March 1 alongside their all-in-one counterparts, do not come with the Smart Brick. This means that to fully activate their interactive features, such as dynamic lights and sounds, players will need to acquire a Smart Brick from one of the previously announced comprehensive sets. Featured among these new offerings are highly anticipated models like Luke's Landspeeder, an AT-ST Attack on Endor, Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training, the iconic Mos Eisley Cantina, and the legendary Millennium Falcon, each bringing beloved Star Wars moments to life with an added layer of interactivity.
For fans eager to dive into these expanded narratives, the Luke's Landspeeder set, for example, includes 215 pieces and a Smart Play Luke Skywalker minifigure for $39.99. The AT-ST Attack on Endor, priced at $39.99, features 347 pieces and an Ewok minifigure. Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training, at $69.99, boasts 215 pieces and includes both Yoda and Luke Skywalker minifigures. The Mos Eisley Cantina, with 666 pieces, is available for $79.99 and comes with Greedo and Obi-Wan Kenobi minifigures. Finally, the impressive Millennium Falcon set, priced at $99.99, is the largest with 885 pieces and includes Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and C-3PO minifigures. These new sets collectively enhance the Smart Play Star Wars universe, inviting builders to embark on new adventures.
This strategic release by LEGO underscores a commitment to evolving the traditional building experience through technology. By separating the Smart Brick from these new sets, LEGO encourages consumers to invest in the foundational Smart Play technology while still offering a diverse range of themed expansions. This approach not only broadens the appeal of the Smart Play system but also hints at future possibilities for standalone Smart Brick sales, allowing for greater customization and integration into existing LEGO collections. The expansion of the Smart Play universe encourages creativity and imaginative play, demonstrating how classic toys can be innovatively updated for a new generation.