Overview
- Three ‘All‑In‑One’ Star Wars kits—Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter ($69.99), Luke’s Red Five X‑Wing ($99.99), and Throne Room Duel & A‑Wing ($159.99)—open for preorder Jan. 9 and release Mar. 1 in select markets, including DisneyStore.com.
- The core Smart Brick houses a custom mixed‑signal ASIC with accelerometers, light and sound sensors, LED arrays, a miniature speaker driven by an onboard synthesizer, and wireless charging.
- Multiple Smart Bricks create a self‑organizing Bluetooth ‘BrickNet’ and use a proprietary magnetic positioning system to sense distance, direction and orientation for coordinated effects.
- Lego says the system is fully compatible with existing elements, with Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures carrying unique digital IDs to trigger context‑specific reactions.
- The company emphasizes no always‑on internet connection and enhanced encryption, as researchers flag residual hacking risks and critics warn higher prices and a Star Wars‑first rollout could cause sticker shock.