Showing posts with label lego. Show all posts
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Thursday, 3 September 2026

LEGO PlayStation at State of Play



Today, the LEGO Group invites fans to press ‘Start’ on a brick building trip down memory lane with the reveal of the LEGO PlayStation. This epic 1,911-piece set pays tribute to the console that redefined gaming, featuring the unmistakable grey silhouette of the original PlayStation console, alongside its very first revolutionary controller.

Designed for adult builders, this premium display model celebrates the console that helped shape a generation of play. For the first time, fans can build a detailed, near 1:1 scale replica of the iconic console, measuring over 6 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. From plugging the brick-built controller into the console to pressing the tactile, functional Open and Power buttons, every detail has been designed to capture the ritual and excitement of ‘90s gaming on the original PlayStation console.

The real cheat code? Pop open the console to discover hidden, buildable dioramas inspired by two games that are a part of video game history. Builders can assemble a mini track from Gran Turismo (originally released in 1997) with tiny cars ready to race, and a scene from Ape Escape (released in 1999) featuring the game's iconic red or blue monkey helmet. These dioramas can be concealed inside the console or pulled out to be displayed alongside your setup.

LEGO PlayStation is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

What do you think of the LEGO PlayStation? Will you add this to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Thursday, 27 August 2026

LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer



On Wednesday, the LEGO Group unveiled the LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer (75457), a spectacular 6,130-piece building set designed for adult fans. This highly detailed Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) model invites builders to recreate the legendary flagship of Darth Vader, capturing the vessel’s vast scale and razor-sharp silhouette as seen in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Designed as a tribute to one of the saga’s most recognisable ships, the set gives fans a striking display piece worthy of a galaxy far, far away... Builders can showcase the completed flagship on its built-in minimal stand alongside a companion Star Destroyer built to scale, complete with a tiny Millennium Falcon on a 1x1 round tile as a playful nod to the Executor’s colossal proportions.

Measuring over 53.5 inches (136 cm) in length, this is the longest LEGO Star Wars brick-built model to date. To achieve this impressive feat, the design team engineered a LEGO System core with slender LEGO Technic outriggers that anchor the exterior panels, delivering strength without bulk.

Authenticity and detail are at the heart of this set, which features dense central greebling contrasted against sleek side panels. Among the 6,130 elements is a newly designed decorated tile graphic used 60 times to recreate the tiny hull lights and central detailing. The graphic works across multiple orientations and overlaps, allowing the repeated tiles read as organic "random lights". Controlled inversions are utilised to switch building orientation mid-build, exposing both stud and tube sides for richer detailing on the center spine and underside.

The set includes seven Minifigures: Darth Vader and, for the first time in a single set, all six bounty hunters: Boba Fett, Dengar (featuring a refreshed backpack build), Bossk, IG-88 (featuring a brand-new moulded head), 4-LOM, and Zuckuss. The model includes a detailed Minifigure-scale scene of the Executor's bridge, where builders can recreate the legendary moment these characters meet.

LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

What do you think of the LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer? Will you add this to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Thursday, 20 August 2026

LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile



The LEGO Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, unveils the LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile (76355). The 2,269-piece set, inspired by the legendary vehicle from the 1992 film Batman Returns, recreates the sleek silhouette, intricate details and unforgettable transformation sequence of one of cinema's most recognisable Super Hero vehicles.

The latest in a series of LEGO Batman display models, this set brings the distinctive vehicle from Tim Burton's Batman Returns to LEGO brick form for the very first time. Featuring authentic details, an innovative transformation function and hidden references from the film, the model celebrates one of Batman's most memorable on-screen appearances.

From its elongated bodywork and jet turbine rear engine to the opening canopy and detailed cockpit, every element has been carefully recreated to reflect the Batmobile as seen on screen. Builders can also discover several hidden details throughout the model, including The Penguin's tracking device, inspired by memorable moments from the film.

LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

What do you think of the LEGO DC Batman: Batman Returns Batmobile? Will you add this to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Thursday, 23 July 2026

LEGO celebrates 60 years of Star Trek



Today, the LEGO Group, in partnership with Paramount Products & Experiences, unveils the LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge (11385), a 1,701-piece building set for adult fans. The model recreates two of the most recognisable locations from the original series Star Trek – the bridge and transporter room of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Following the debut of the first ever LEGO Star Trek set, which recreated the iconic exterior of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the highly-anticipated new LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge gives fans the opportunity to step inside the legendary starship from the original series for the very first time in LEGO form, with an impressive level of detail, interactive features and an all-star Starfleet crew.

The model focuses on the ship’s iconic bridge and transporter room, featuring computer stations, a viewscreen displaying a Klingon warrior, and a transporter platform for crew deployment. Once completed, the modular sections can be arranged into a display configuration.

Several interactive features that recreate familiar on-screen moments are included. Builders can rock the captain’s chair to simulate ship turbulence and battle sequences, turn a dial to activate the transporter and move crew between pads, and use a lever to open the turbo lift doors.

Eight brand-new minifigures represent the Starfleet crew: James T. Kirk, Spock, Nyota Uhura, Hikaru Sulu, Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, Pavel Chekov, Christine Chapel and Montgomery “Scotty” Scott. It also includes four tribbles – the iconic, fluffy alien characters from Star Trek – along with accessories such as two Starfleet communicators, four phasers, Spock’s harp, two Vulcan Lirpas and a Trident Scanner. The Starfleet communicators are represented by a decorated 1×2 tile, while the phaser is an all-new LEGO element.

LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

LEGO Ideas The X-Files



The LEGO Group, in collaboration with Disney Entertainment, today unveils the LEGO Ideas The X-Files (21369) set, a 1,478-piece model that invites adult fans to celebrate the iconic ‘90s sci-fi drama.

To mark the reveal, Emmy Award-winning actor, Gillian Anderson, stars in a cinematic mini-film tribute to the beloved series. With a nod to FBI Special Agent Dana Scully, Anderson is drawn into an investigation that gradually leads her to uncover the LEGO set itself, piece by piece – bringing the world of The X-Files into brick-built form for the fans.



The LEGO Ideas The X-Files set recreates iconic moments from the series, centred on a detailed build of Fox Mulder’s office, paired with a forest clearing scene and a hovering UFO. The set includes 8 Minifigures: Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, Walter Skinner, Mr. X, Alex Krycek, Carl Busch, The Flukeman and a grey alien, allowing fans to recreate key investigations and encounters.

Anderson comments: “I didn’t expect to be stepping back into Scully’s heels to investigate a LEGO set… it has been so much fun revisiting that world all these years later. This set is a wonderful celebration of The X-Files, and the fans who have kept its mystery alive. The level of detail is brilliant - there are so many little nods that fans will absolutely recognise - and as a LEGO fan myself, I love that people can now quite literally build their own X-Files moments at home.”

LEGO Ideas The X-Files is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding LEGO Ideas The X-Files to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

LEGO celebrates SpongeBob Day!



It's SpongeBob Day! The LEGO Group dives down to Bikini Bottom with two new SpongeBob SquarePants sets, the 1,794-piece LEGO Icons SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom (11386) and the 72-piece LEGO BrickHeadz SpongeBob SquarePants Figure (40858), both available 1st September.

Read the official press release:

"Embark on an underwater journey with the LEGO® Icons SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom (11386) building set, a perfect gift for adult fans of the popular animated series. Enjoy the experience as you recreate SpongeBob’s pineapple home with a living room and bedroom; Squidward’s house with a living room, bedroom, bathroom and rooftop lounge; Patrick’s rock with a detailed interior; and a Jellyfish Fields scene. Relive iconic moments with favourite characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Squidward Tentacles, Gary the Snail and DoodleBob. Discover items from famed storylines, including the boatmobile, Squidward’s clarinet and music stand and a portrait of Gary, plus lots of surprises. Bring your favourite scenes to any bookshelf, desk or display cabinet with this collectible home and office décor building kit. Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate the model in 3D, zoom in and track your progress."

LEGO Icons SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding LEGO Icons SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Saturday, 11 July 2026

LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope



The LEGO Group has revealed the 1,252-piece LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope, a detailed replica that captures the essence of the legendary observatory that helped reshape our understanding of the cosmos, available from 1st August.

Read the official press release:

"Explore one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements with the LEGO® Icons Hubble Space Telescope (11382) – a space decor building set for adults. Perfect as a gift idea for astronomy enthusiasts, this detailed replica captures the essence of the legendary observatory that helped reshape our understanding of the cosmos. Remove the exterior panels to reveal a detailed instrument bay depicting gyroscopes and primary and secondary mirrors. Position the solar arrays and antennas, open the aperture door and display the telescope on its stand, complete with an information plaque. The set also includes an astronaut minifigure for approximate scale representation. Build this space model with confidence using the LEGO Builder app’s detailed 3D instructions. Discover the inspiring range of LEGO Icons projects (sold separately) designed specifically for ages 18 and up. This set contains 1,252 pieces."

LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith



To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the LEGO Group has announced a Minas Tirith set.

Read the official press release:

"In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the LEGO Group today unveiled the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith - 25th Anniversary Legacy Collection, an impressive new building set designed for adult fans and collectors celebrating a quarter century of The Lord of the Rings.

Crafted from 8,278 pieces, this highly detailed set recreates the majestic city of Gondor – the legendary White City of Minas Tirith. Designed as a striking display model, the build captures the towering architecture, layered walls and iconic citadel that defined one of Middle-earth’s most memorable locations.

The set features a hybrid-scale design, combining an expansive microscale cityscape with richly detailed minifigure-scale interior scenes. From afar, builders can admire the sweeping skyline and defensive walls of Minas Tirith. Up close, they can explore key interior spaces, including the throne room of the citadel, where pivotal moments from the story unfold.

To bring the world of Middle-earth to life, the set includes 10 minifigures and the legendary Shadowfax horse figure. Characters featured in the set include Gandalf the White, Faramir, Denethor, Peregrin Took, Aragorn as King Elessar, Arwen, and four Soldiers of Gondor, along with themed accessories such as Gondor helmets, shields and Aragorn’s crown."


LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set will be available to purchase for LEGO Insiders from 1st June, and for all from 4th June.

Discover LEGO The Lord of the Rings on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding the Minas Tirith set to your collection? Which LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets would you like to see released in the future? Let me know in the comments below.

Thursday, 16 April 2026

LEGO Star Wars celebrates Star Wars Day



The biggest event in the galaxy is returning on 1st May 2026! May the Force be with brick-builders as the LEGO Group unveiled the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter (75442), a brand-new Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) building set revealed in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Created to mark the fan holiday, this 1,809-piece masterpiece invites adult fans to embark on an immersive building journey to recreate the sleek, silver-hulled N-1 Starfighter as seen in The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian Season 3.

Designed with authenticity at its core, the model uses advanced LEGO building techniques and special silver Drum Lacquered elements to capture the ship’s distinctive Naboo-inspired silhouette and intricate detailing. From its elongated fuselage to its exposed engine elements, every curve has been carefully recreated to deliver a striking collector’s centrepiece worthy of any Star Wars display.

The set includes a Mandalorian LEGO Star Wars minifigure, equipped with blaster pistol, and a Grogu figure to accompany the finished build. Once complete, fans can showcase the starfighter on a display stand with an information plaque, choosing between two dynamic orientations - side-on to highlight its elegant profile or facing forward for an action-ready stance.

The Mandalorian and Grogu, based on the fan-favourite characters from The Mandalorian on Disney+, embark on their most thrilling mission yet in The Mandalorian and Grogu, an all-new family-friendly Star Wars adventure filmed for IMAX and opening exclusively in cinemas on 22nd May 2026.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you getting the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter? Let me know in the comments below.

Monday, 13 April 2026

LEGO Jurassic World



The LEGO Group reveals a thrilling new wave of LEGO sets inspired by Universal Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World, all designed to ignite the imagination of children and adult fans alike. The newest assortment aims to celebrate the enduring appeal of the iconic Jurassic World franchise that is highly loved around the world, with new dinosaur species, play opportunities, beloved characters and unforgettable play and display opportunities.

“Creating a dinosaur out of LEGO bricks is equal parts of science, storytelling, and pure childhood wonder. Said Raquel Ojeda Gregorio, Creative Lead at the LEGO Group. “LEGO Jurassic World is all about capturing that blend of adventure and discovery. With this new wave of LEGO Jurassic World products, we pushed ourselves to introduce new species and exciting play experiences across ages. It’s our love letter to the entire Jurassic universe, made for fans who share our fascination of dinosaurs!”

Discover LEGO Jurassic World on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO Jurassic World sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Mark Hamill talks LEGO Star Wars SMART Play



The LEGO Group has made Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) a Junior Executive Director of Information, J.E.D.I for short, and on April 8th, fans can call 1-877-80-ASK-MARK from noon to 8pm ET to ask about the new LEGO Star Wars SMART Play sets, with select callers invited to join a live video chat with the actor.

"Hamill, who most recently played Luke via voiceover in the animated series “LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,” is now teaming up with LEGO to promote the company’s latest “Star Wars” sets, which use its new SMART Play technology. SMART Play, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, involves the use of a custom-made chip to make LEGO sets more interactive with bricks that light up, make sounds and react as they’re played with.

As part of a new campaign, LEGO has declared Hamill its junior executive director of information − or J.E.D.I. Speaking over Zoom, the actor enthusiastically points to a nameplate with his J.E.D.I. title. “Do you get the acronym there?” he quips.

On April 8, fans can call 1-877-80-ASK-MARK from noon to 8 p.m. ET to hear facts from Hamill about the LEGO sets, and a select number of callers will be invited to join a live video chat with him.

It’s an appropriate role for the actor, who has always seen toys as “therapeutic” and says he has never outgrown his love for them. In fact, one of the first things he did when he started making money early in his career was go back and buy toys he “wanted as a kid that we couldn’t afford,” he says, giving the game Lie Detector as an example."


Powered by the innovative LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with pioneering, world-first technologies, LEGO SMART Play is a groundbreaking new platform that brings LEGO creations to life like never before.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO SMART Play LEGO Star Wars sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Friday, 20 March 2026

LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary



Launch into the realm of cinematic science fiction with the LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary spaceship model kit for adults.

A stellar LEGO gift for sci-fi fans (myself included) based on the blockbuster movie, adapting Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, starring Ryan Gosling.

Buy LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding the LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Thursday, 12 March 2026

LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket



Blast off into comic book history with the LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket (21367), a detailed display model inspired by the classic Tintin comic books Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon.

"Creating the Tintin Moon Rocket has been an incredible journey”, said Alexis Dos Santos. “I wanted to capture the spirit of Tintin’s iconic rocket in a way that celebrates both its engineering elegance and its place in pop culture. Recreating its curvature and connecting the three floors pushed my creativity, and seeing it finally come together with all the minifigures in their space suits has been incredibly rewarding. I hope the build sparks the same sense of imagination and adventure that inspired me from the very beginning."

Pre-order LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding the LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Monday, 2 March 2026

LEGO SMART Play x LEGO Star Wars official trailer



Check out the LEGO SMART Play x LEGO Star Wars official trailer with Ben & Nora to see some of the latest sets in the LEGO Star Wars collection, all available to purchase now.



Powered by the innovative LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with pioneering, world-first technologies, LEGO SMART Play is a groundbreaking new platform that brings LEGO creations to life like never before.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO SMART Play LEGO Star Wars sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Sunday, 1 February 2026

LEGO Space Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut



The LEGO Group has announced an Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut Minifigure building set (40921) inspired by the iconic LEGO astronaut minifigure first seen in 1984.

Growing up, LEGO Space was my jam! When the LEGO Group announced the Galaxy Explorer, based on the iconic 1979 spaceship I vividly remember building on Christmas Day, many brick fans (myself included) hoped there would be more nostalgic sets based on the fan-favourite theme. I'll be adding this set when it is available on 1st March.

Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut Minifigure is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Will you be adding the Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut Minifigure to your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

LEGO SMART Play expands the LEGO Star Wars Galaxy



Actor Anthony Daniels, who brings C-3PO to life in the Star Wars galaxy, joined the LEGO Group live at the Nuremberg Toy Fair to showcase the next step in LEGO SMART Play within the Star Wars galaxy.

Daniels revealed a range of new LEGO SMART Play toys, including the first-ever C-3PO SMART Minifigure.

“Though he was never a fan of adventures himself, I have always loved C-3PO as a LEGO Star Wars minifigure but SMART Play takes it to a whole new level. Fans will get to experience my friend and other beloved characters in a thrilling new way. It makes me happy and proud that 3PO will now be part of endless SMART Play adventures,” said Anthony Daniels, Actor, C-3PO.

The new sets revealed include iconic builds like the Millennium Falcon, the Mos Eisley Cantina and Luke’s Landspeeder, as well as SMART Minifigures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Yoda, among others.

"LEGO SMART Play is opening up a whole new galaxy of play for fans to explore. We have been telling incredible stories through LEGO Star Wars for over 25 years and Lucasfilm has been a fantastic collaborator, so it's a thrill to embark on this new adventure with them. These five new sets showcase what our talented teams can create with the LEGO SMART Play platform. We can now bring fans all new experiences that react to how you move and play in real time and we can’t wait for builders to get their hands on these sets and explore a galaxy far, far, away like never before.” said Mike Ilacqua, Head of Product, LEGO Star Wars at the LEGO Group.

Powered by the innovative LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with pioneering, world-first technologies, LEGO SMART Play is a groundbreaking new platform that brings LEGO creations to life like never before.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO SMART Play LEGO Star Wars sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

LEGO Pokémon sets are here!



On Monday, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International unveiled the first-ever collection of highly-anticipated LEGO Pokémon sets, with pre-orders quickly selling out.

This exciting collaboration brings together two beloved worlds, inviting fans everywhere to continue their Pokémon Trainer journey, brick by brick. The launch of the first three sets sees five fan-favourite Pokémon - Pikachu, Evee, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise - recreated in LEGO brick form, giving builders the opportunity to bring their adventures to life, one brick at a time.

“As a lifelong Pokémon fan, it's been an incredible honour to help bring these Pokémon to life in LEGO brick form for the first time,” said Siddharth Muthyala, Design Director on LEGO Pokémon. “Pokémon has inspired generations of fans around the world, so our team approached the design of these sets with immense care and passion, ensuring every detail and pose truly celebrates what makes these characters so beloved. I hope fans will love building them, as much as we did designing them.”

Based on some of the most iconic Pokémon from the brand’s 30-year history, the first LEGO Pokémon sets allow fans to build and display their favourite Pokémon in LEGO brick form when they launch on 27th February 2026.

Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International adds: “Pokémon has always inspired discovery and connection and partnering with the LEGO Group brings those qualities together with creativity and imagination into a new form. By combining Pokémon’s sense of adventure with the thoughtful design and attention to detail of the LEGO Group, we’re giving fans the chance to build, play, and tell their own stories in ways they’ve never experienced before - something we’re thrilled to see come to life.”

Discover LEGO Pokémon on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO Pokémon sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Friday, 9 January 2026

Las Vegas Sphere becomes LEGO Death Star



A first-of-its-kind LEGO Star Wars–themed live interactive game experience debuted on the Exosphere of Sphere in Las Vegas. Created by Sphere Studios for the LEGO Group, and in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm, the experience celebrated the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announcement of LEGO SMART Play, a new play innovation that brings LEGO creations to life like never before. The first building sets featuring LEGO SMART Play will be Star Wars themed.

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group, said: “LEGO SMART Play marks an exciting new chapter in the LEGO Group’s story; one where creativity, technology, and imagination come together like never before. Showcasing our latest innovation via an incredible experience on Sphere in Las Vegas allowed us to celebrate play on an extraordinary scale by bringing the Star Wars galaxy to life, in alignment with our friends at Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm. This experience captures the essence of what the LEGO brand has always stood for: inspiring builders of all ages to create, explore, and push the boundaries of what’s possible!”

The experience brought the interactive nature of LEGO SMART Play to life on an incredible scale during CES 2026, transforming the 580,000 square foot Exosphere into a stunning interpretation of the iconic trench run scene from the film Star Wars: A New Hope.

Ron Faris, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Disney Consumer Products, said: "The LEGO SMART Play system will breathe new life into the Star Wars galaxy, giving fans endless opportunities to create and experience Star Wars at home like never before. The size and scale of Sphere in Las Vegas lent itself perfectly for this first-of-its-kind Star Wars experience recreating the iconic trench run, allowing us to highlight the immersive capabilities of the new LEGO SMART Play system on a new canvas.”

Invited guests were able to step into the adventure themselves outside Sphere, taking a seat in a LEGO-themed X-wing cockpit to feel the thrill of “blowing up” the LEGO Star Wars Death Star, displayed on Exosphere, the world’s largest LED screen.

Marcus Ellington, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales and Sponsorships, Sphere, said: “This interactive Exosphere experience – which brings LEGO SMART Play and Star Wars to life on an unprecedented scale – marks the first collaboration to leverage Sphere’s new immersive Exosphere technologies, and exemplifies how brands can utilize Sphere to connect with their fans in new ways.”

Adding to the excitement, quarterback for the New York Giants, Jaxson Dart, was among the special guests taking part in the experience. Dart took a seat in the LEGO Star Wars-inspired X-wing cockpit as he mastered the trench run and embraced the SMART Play-enabled LEGO Star Wars experience.

“I’ve been a massive Star Wars fan my entire life - from dressing up as Anakin Skywalker at my childhood birthday party to my on-field look inspired by his character," said Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants. "Tonight, I felt like a kid again, stepping into the giant LEGO X-Wing and lighting up the Las Vegas skyline in honor of my favorite movies. I’m thrilled to be here celebrating the future of LEGO Star Wars and to share my passion for that galaxy with the next generation of Star Wars fans."

This interactive experience was created to mark the launch of LEGO SMART Play. Unveiled at CES 2026, LEGO SMART Play represents the most significant evolution of the LEGO System-in-Play since the debut of the LEGO Minifigure in 1978 — redefining what creative play can be.

Powered by the innovative LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with pioneering, world-first technologies, LEGO SMART Play is a groundbreaking new platform that brings LEGO creations to life like never before.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO SMART Play LEGO Star Wars sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Monday, 5 January 2026

LEGO Star Wars gets SMART Play



Now, brick builders and Star Wars fans (myself included) alike can interact with iconic scenes, characters and moments inspired by a galaxy far, far away... like never before as the LEGO SMART Play system makes its debut with three ‘All-In-One' LEGO Star Wars building sets launching on 1st March.

“Our teams work hand-in-hand with best-in-class licensees to bring technology and innovation to products that continue our storytelling in new and unexpected ways," said Paul Gitter, Executive Vice President of Global Brand Commercialisation at Disney Consumer Products. “This milestone in our long-time collaboration with the LEGO Group adds a new dimension to this legacy, continuing to help fans express their creativity and imagination by extending the Star Wars story through play."

Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in a presentation from the LEGO Group, Asad Ayaz, chief brand officer of The Walt Disney Company and president of Disney Entertainment Marketing, and Dave Filoni, chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, LEGO SMART Play building sets will debut with Star Wars vehicles and locales, the perfect playground for epic storytelling, unforgettable characters and endless brick-built adventures.

“We’ve worked with our incredible friends at Lucasfilm for over 25 years, and our focus has always remained on creating original, unique experiences for the fan community through our sets. With LEGO SMART Play, legendary stories and characters of the Star Wars galaxy will come to life like never before.” said Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group.

The new platform features more than twenty patented world-firsts within its technology, and the LEGO SMART Brick – at the heart of the platform – is powered by a custom-made chip, measuring smaller than a standard LEGO stud.

The technology has been developed by the LEGO Group’s Creative Play Lab team to enable responsive physical play, breathing new life into builder’s LEGO creations through advanced, invisible technology.

The LEGO SMART Brick is packed with technologies that bring play to life including sensors, accelerometers, light sensing and a sound sensor as well as a miniature speaker driven by an onboard synthesiser, and much more, in addition to easy wireless charging.

LEGO SMART Play will continue to expand through new updates, launches and technology – with the LEGO Group set to reveal more additions in the future.

Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

Are you excited about LEGO SMART Play LEGO Star Wars sets? Let me know in the comments below.

Friday, 7 November 2025

LEGO Star Trek boldly goes on Black Friday



On Thursday, the LEGO Group, in partnership with Paramount Products & Experiences, unveiled the highly-anticipated LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D. This intricate model invites Star Trek and LEGO fans (myself included) to embark on a galactic voyage of creativity, building a detailed replica of Starfleet’s legendary flagship.

Speaking about the reveal of the LEGO Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise set, actor Jonathan Frakes said, “As Commander Riker, I spent a lot of time on the bridge of the Enterprise, and now fans can take the helm themselves… in LEGO brick form!"

Additionally, shoppers who purchase the LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D (10356) between 28th November to 1st December will receive LEGO Icons Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod as a Gift with Purchase, available while supplies last.

Embark on a creative voyage with this LEGO Icons Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod model kit for adults and fans of the Star Trek: The Next Generation series. This minifigure-scale support craft comes with opening wing doors and a rear hatch. Exterior details include the vehicle name, Onizuka, and the interior features a depiction of an LCARS system display with the Stardate 45076.3 and a schematic of a Romulan spacecraft. This set also includes an Ensign Ro Laren minifigure.

LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D is available from LEGO AU, CA, UK and US (affiliate links).

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