Hands-On with the LEGO Smart Brick: A Kid vs. AFOL Star Wars Showdown
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The LEGO Smart Brick, a new tech-infused product from The LEGO Group, has sparked debate within the LEGO community. While the company markets it as a major innovation, many adult fans (AFOLs) are unimpressed. The author, a long-time LEGO enthusiast, decided to try the Smart Brick to form their own opinion, despite initial skepticism.
The Smart Play System and the Smart Brick were announced on January 5th, 2026, and have been under intense scrutiny since. The LEGO Group is heavily promoting the Smart Brick, even showcasing it at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and using it in marketing campaigns like the Las Vegas Sphere. The author, who has experience as a Master Model Builder and a former LEGO employee, was initially wary, comparing it to previous tech-focused LEGO products like LEGO Mario, VIDIYO, and Hidden Side.
The author's curiosity grew as they saw more demos and information about the Smart Brick, especially due to the negativity surrounding it online. They want to experience it firsthand and form their own opinion. The LEGO Group's extensive marketing efforts suggest they intend for the Smart Brick to have a longer lifespan than previous tech-integrated LEGO products.
For LEGO fans interested in exploring new LEGO experiences, the Smart Brick offers a different approach to play. If you're looking for a way to organize your collection, consider a LEGO storage organizer.
A new kind of LEGO play is here, but who is it really for? With Star Wars Day in full swing, we put the Smart Brick to the test with both a lifelong fan and its true target audience to see how it holds up in a galaxy far, far away.
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