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What are LEGO® SMART Bricks? LEGO's newest screen-free scheme explained
LEGO® are levelling up interactive play with their brand new SMART Play™ technology.
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- Joanna Magill
Published: Friday, 1 May 2026 at 1:30 pm
No matter who you are or where you're from, chances are that LEGO® made up a big part of your childhood – and probably your adulthood, too.
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This timeless construction toy covers the needs of all ages and interests, from sets for younger children to extravagant builds for adults across fandoms like Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel.
Now, LEGO have decided to take things to the next level by introducing SMART Play™.
This software brings a brand-new interactive level to the world of LEGO, using SMART Bricks, SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures to react to movement and how kids play with them.
We've rounded up some of the top LEGO SMART Bricks sets specifically for younger Star Wars fans, as well as offering a more in-depth explanation of LEGO's exciting new feature.
Explore LEGO Smart Play™ Star Wars™ sets at LEGO
Jump to:
- What is LEGO Smart Play™?
- How much are LEGO Smart Bricks?
- Lego Smart Bricks Star Wars sets to buy
What is LEGO Smart Play™?
The key concept at the heart of LEGO Smart Play™ is interactive, screen-free play.
SMART Play™ technology makes use SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures, which in turn activate SMART bricks to trigger responsive play.
The SMART brick reacts to how you play with LEGO building toys, emitting lights and sounds based on how you move, twist and turn SMART tags and SMART minifigures.
Multiple SMART bricks can be charged at once using the SMART charger.
Explore LEGO Smart Play™ Star Wars™ sets at LEGO
How much are LEGO Smart Bricks?
LEGO Smart Bricks are currently only available to buy as part of specific LEGO Smart Play sets and cannot be purchased individually.
Prices for LEGO Smart Play™ sets can range widely, currently starting at £34.99 and going up to £139.99.
Explore LEGO Smart Play™ Star Wars™ sets at LEGO
Lego Smart Bricks Star Wars sets to buy
SMART Play™: Luke's Red Five X-Wing™
Luke's Red Five X-Wing™. LEGO
What better way to kick off your SMART Play™ adventures than with Luke's Red Five X-Wing™? This iconic vehicle was first flown by Luke Skywalker in Episode IV: A New Hope, during the Battle of Yavin.
Now with SMART Play™, players can hear the engine roar, as well as activate laser shooting sounds and monitor communications in the command centre. Plus, it comes with five minifigures, including Luke and Leia SMART minifigures.
Buy SMART Play™: Luke's Red Five X-Wing™ for £79.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing™
Throne Room Duel & A-Wing™. LEGO
Recreate the iconic Throne Room Duel from Return of the Jedi with this LEGO SMART Play™ set. While playing, you can immerse yourself in iconic signs from the franchise, including The Imperial March, the sounds of lightsabers and the A-wing’s engines.
Buy SMART Play™: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing™ for £139.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter™
Darth Vader's TIE Fighter™ set. LEGO
Darth Vader first used his TIE Fighter to fly above the first Death Star, shooting down and using the Force on Rebel starfighters. Now you can do exactly the same, as well as refuel the TIE Fighter at the station, use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber and help the Rebels defend their outpost with its dual stud shooter.
Plus, enhance your play with immersive elements including engine noises, trigger-responsive laser sounds and dynamic lights.
Buy SMART Play™: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter™ for £59.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: AT-ST™ Attack on Endor
AT-ST™ Attack on Endor. LEGO
Don't panic, but the AT-ST walkers are coming! Relive the thrilling scene from Return of the Jedi with a SMART Wicket LEGO minifigure and an AT-ST Driver and Scout Trooper, as well as AT-ST walker and the hijacked speeder bike.
Plus, let SMART Play™ features take you to the next level with AT-ST and speeder bike engine noises, AT-ST walking sounds and laser-shooting battles.
Buy SMART Play™: AT-ST™ Attack on Endor for £44.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: Mos Eisley Cantina™
Mos Eisley Cantina™. LEGO
It's everyone's favourite watering hole, Mos Eisley Cantina! This replica sets of course comes with the iconic band, as well as the bar Dewback, plus you can make a drink at the bar and use the ejector couches to send the included minifigures flying.
Plus, thanks to SMART Play you can enjoy music, Dewback walking and sleeping noises, drink-mixer sounds and more.
Buy SMART Play™: Mos Eisley Cantina™ for £69.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: Millennium Falcon™
Millennium Falcon™. LEGO
Take the most iconic vehicle in the galaxy to the next level with the LEGO SMART Play Millennium Falcon set. With Hans Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and Luke Skywalker, plus plenty of authentic details, this is a truly immersive set – not to mention the additional SMART Play features!
Buy SMART Play™: Millennium Falcon™ for £89.99 at LEGO
SMART Play™: Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training
Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training. LEGO
There aren't many places in the Star Wars universe that could be described as peaceful, but Yoda's Hut is one of them. The hut itself comes with a removable roof to provide easy access to the bed and cooking area, plus there's a Force training area.
Included with the set are SMART Minifigures of both Yoda and Luke, as well as two SMART tags.
Buy SMART Play™: Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training for £59.99 at LEGO
SMART Play: Luke's Landspeeder™
Luke's Landspeeder™. LEGO
This SMART Play LEGO set is a great way for kids to immerse themselves in the story of Episode IV: A New Hope. You can refuel Luke's Landspeeder™ while you clip the Lightsaber to the vehicle and explore the kitchen and hammer accessories.
Plus, with SMART Play you can bring your Luke Skywalker SMART Minifigure to life.
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Buy SMART Play™: Luke's Landspeeder™ for £34.00 at LEGO
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Joanna Magill
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