The humble Lego brick is having a dramatic technological makeover that could transform how kids – and a fair few adults – play with the iconic toy.

The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.

The centerpiece is a new Smart Brick, part of a broader initiative that could mark Lego’s most ambitious move yet into interactive hardware.

In the Star Wars sets launching with Smart Play in March, the Emperor minifig will play the Imperial March when you sit him on this throne. Ships can blast at each other with laser noises, and lightsabers will hum and whirl when figures holding them are moved.

Lego is gearing up to give its first presentation at CES this year, which might include its newly designed F1 racing car.