CES 2026: LEGO brings bricks to life with Smart Play tech

The LEGO Group debuted its newest interactive innovation, LEGO SMART Play, at CES 2026, which allows physical builds to respond to play in real-time. The system is anchored by the LEGO SMART Brick, a standard brick packed with advanced sensors, accelerometers, and a miniature speaker powered by an onboard synthesizer. This "invisible" technology enables builds to "play back" by reacting to movement and touch with context-specific sounds and light effects—all without the need for a screen or smartphone app.

The platform also introduces SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures, which contain unique digital IDs that the SMART Brick recognizes via magnetic coupling. When a character like Luke Skywalker is placed near a SMART-enabled starship, the system can trigger iconic sound effects, such as lightsaber hums or engine roars.

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Nike to launch Lego collection in August

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Aside from introducing the Lego Nike Dunk set, Nike is also introducing shoes, apparel and accessories to celebrate their collaboration. The first drop is the Nike Air Max Dn x Lego collection, which is coming out on August 1. After that, Nike will debut the Nike Dunk Low x Lego collection on September 1.

The teaser images show how Lego inspired the look of the new footwear, including the iconic stud and the stylized Lego minifigure. Nike said there will be more from this collection coming out in the fall. These products will be available through Nike channels, including their website and select retail partners.

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Lego kicks off NBA collab with Nike Dunk set

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Ever wanted to get your hands on a basketball made out of Lego? A new multi-year partnership between Nike and Lego is making that dream a reality. Lego is introducing the Lego Nike Dunk, a 1,180-piece set featuring a Nike Dunk, a rotatable brick basketball toy and the iconic Dunk slogan. It's designed for fans aged 10 and up, allowing kids to continue building and rebuilding the set, while adult fans can display it.

The Nike Dunk comes with hidden compartments to store your trinkets and extra laces for custom colour swap-outs. The Lego Nike Dunk set is available for preorder for $129.99 in Canada and is slated to go on sale on July 1. Lego teases more Nike-themed sets expected to launch in September, while Nike also has plans to release apparel, accessories, and shoes.

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LEGO unveils nostalgic Minifigure Vending Machine set

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The LEGO Group has announced its latest LEGO Ideas creation: the Minifigure Vending Machine. This retro-inspired collectible set is designed specifically for adult LEGO enthusiasts, bringing the charm of classic vending machines to life with a brick-built twist.

The set originated from the LEGO Ideas platform, where fan designer Rob Vangansewinkel from Belgium saw his childhood inspiration come to fruition.

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