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LEGO SMART Play Only Launching in Six Markets Worldwide

January 10, 2026 /

Pre-orders for the LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets went live yesterday but if you were in certain countries, you aren’t able to place your orders. After the CES 2026 event, we’ve gotten some more information about the LEGO SMART Play system and it was revealed that the sets will only be available on March 1 for six launch markets: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Australia. This wasn’t mentioned during CES or at any presentations afterward so that’s very baffling. The following details are LEGO’s statement on why there are only six countries for the launch:

The first LEGO SMART Play sets will be on shelf from 1st March 2026 in our six launch markets: US, UK, France, Germany, Poland and Australia.

It wasn’t launched globally, as LEGO® SMART Play is a major transformative company-wide initiative that spans our entire value chain, from R&D to manufacturing and retail. Owing to the complexities of launching this innovative new platform we’ve phased launch to ensure the best customer experience we can.

While we can’t share more information right now on further market availability, our teams are working really hard to get LEGO SMART Play to fans and builders across the world. Please stay tuned and we’ll share more information as soon as we can.

Note that the countries don’t include LEGO’s home, Denmark, which is more puzzling about a new play system that fans aren’t too keen on already at first look. Of course there’s many other factors that we don’t know about for … Continue

LEGO SMART Play Star Wars Sets Pre-Orders on LEGO Shop

January 9, 2026 /

The new LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets are now available for pre-order on the LEGO Shop. The SMART Play system was first announced a few days ago at CES 2026 with mixed reactions. Some fans thought it was innovative while others didn’t want the technology at all. If you want to give the sets a fair shake, they do qualify for the LEGO Year of the Horse set with purchases of $70. The LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets will be available on March 1 with more coming later on this year.

SMART Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75241) – 473 pieces/$69.99

Introduce kids to the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy that plays back with this interactive building toy, featuring Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75421). Part of a range of sets powered by the LEGO SMART Play™ system, this All-In-One Set includes all SMART Play components – a SMART Brick and charger, a LEGO SMART minifigure and a SMART Tag – enabling responsive play, dynamic lights, sounds and more. Hear roaring engines as the TIE Fighter is launched and swooshed in different directions. Bring SMART Darth Vader to life. Dodge incoming fire from the Rebel outpost. Pull the trigger to activate laser-shooting sounds. Refuel and repair the iconic Star Wars vehicle at the Imperial fuel station. Help children get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced SMART Play action with the LEGO SMART Assist App. A top Star Wars gift for boys and girls ages 8 plus, this set contains 473 pieces.

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LEGO SMART Play Press Release – Star Wars Pre-Orders January 9

January 5, 2026 /

LEGO has released the press release for the newly announced LEGO SMART Brick and the LEGO SMART Play system. You can read more about it the functionality of it below. In addition, three new LEGO Star Wars sets have been announced with pre-orders going live on January 9 and releasing on March 1.

SMART Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75241) – 473 pieces/$69.99

– 1x LEGO SMART Brick
– 1x LEGO SMART MINIFIGURE featuring Darth Vader
– 1x SMART TAG featuring the TIE Fighter

SMART Play: Luke’s Red Five X-wing (75423) – 584 pieces/$99.99

– 1x LEGO SMART Brick
– 2x LEGO SMART MINIFIGURES featuring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia
– 5x SMART TAGS featuring the X-wing, Imperial turret, transporter, command center and R2-D2 accessories

SMART Play: Throne Room Duel & A-wing (75427) – 962 pieces/$159.99

– 2x LEGO SMART Bricks
– 3x LEGO® SMART MINIFIGURES featuring Luke Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader
– 5x SMART TAGS featuring an A-wing, throne, Death Star turret and Lightsaber™ duels (2x tags)

Introducing LEGO® SMART Play™: Bringing your creations to life

• The LEGO Group introduces LEGO® SMART Play™, a new play innovation that brings LEGO creations to life like never before.
• The platform is powered by the LEGO SMART Brick, which is packed with ground-breaking, world-first technologies that means LEGO builds can respond to how they are played with for the first time.
• LEGO SMART Play™ brings LEGO creations to life through seamless advanced technology enabling open-ended physical play, all without screens – and its platform

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LEGO January 2026 Sets Now Available on LEGO Shop

December 31, 2025 /

January 2026 is officially here and we have one of the biggest LEGO release months of the year with over 150 new LEGO 2026 sets that are now available.

As far as promotions go, there is plenty to go around. First is the Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station (40891) when you purchase the LEGO Icons Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370) from now until January 7, while supplies last.

We also have the LEGO Icons Vintage Parade Car (40913) which has changed in the requirements since it was first revealed. You can get it with a $200 general purchase until January 11 but excludes the Creel House.

Another GWP celebrates the upcoming Chinese New Year with the LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) which is available with a general purchase of $70 or more. This promotion will run until January 11, while supplies last.

Lastly, there’a LEGO DUPLO Celebration Cake (30712) with LEGO DUPLO purchases of $40. This promo also runs until January 11, while supplies last.

Architecture

• Paris – City of Love (21064) – $79.99

Art

• Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape (31218) – $139.99

Botanicals

• Tulip Bouquet (11501) – $89.99
• Peace Lily (11504) – $49.99
• Daisies (11508) – $14.99
• Flowering Cactus (11509) – $34.99

BrickHeadz

• Eleven, Max, Demogorgon and Holly Figures (40879) – $39.99
• Lilo & Stitch: Angel (40922) – $12.99

City

• Cement Mixer (60478) – $39.99
• Police Prisoner Transport Van (60479) – $19.99
• Rides – Police Truck (60481) – $9.99
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Last Day for LEGO End-of-Year 2025 Sales and GWPs

December 30, 2025 /

There is only one day left to get your orders in for the end of year promotions and sales on the LEGO Shop. LEGO currently has over 50 items for their sales and all four previous gift with purchase sets still available. First is the LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771) when you purchase the Ultimate Collector Series Death Star (75419).

When you purchase the LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village – Collectors’ Edition (76457), you can get the Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement (40770).

For the general purchase GWPs, you can get the LEGO Creation Celebration: Ferris Wheel with Fireworks (40758) when you make a purchase of $85 or more and the LEGO Spring Festival Lucky Knots (40756) when you make a $150 purchase. This would work great on some of the End-of-Year Sales or any sets that are retiring at the end of the year.

For the double Insiders points sets, you can get some extra points when you purchase the LEGO Icons Holiday Express Train (10361), LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (10357), LEGO The Simpsons Krusty Burger (10352), and LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360). Other countries have other sets listed for double points.

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LEGO Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (40806) Restocked on LEGO Shop

December 29, 2025 /

The LEGO Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (40806) has restocked on the LEGO Shop. Although it’s listed on backorder status, you can still place an order for it and it’ll ship in 60 days. The set has been extremely popular since its release back in October as it has been out of stock since. It does qualify for a couple of current promotions including the LEGO Creation Celebration: Ferris Wheel with Fireworks (40758) with a $85 purchase or the LEGO Spring Festival Lucky Knots (40756) with a $150 purchase.

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LEGO Brings Back a Few More GWPs & 2x Insiders Points on Select Sets

December 25, 2025 /

I guess LEGO isn’t done with the promotions for 2025 as they have brought back a few from the past including 2x Insiders points on select sets, all of which end at the end of the year. First is the LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771) when you purchase the Ultimate Collector Series Death Star (75419).

When you purchase the LEGO Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village – Collectors’ Edition (76457), you can get the Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement (40770).

For the general purchase GWPs, you can get the LEGO Creation Celebration: Ferris Wheel with Fireworks (40758) when you make a purchase of $85 or more and the LEGO Spring Festival Lucky Knots (40756) when you make a $150 purchase. This would work great on some of the End-of-Year Sales or any sets that are retiring at the end of the year.

For the double Insiders points sets, you can get some extra points when you purchase the LEGO Icons Holiday Express Train (10361), LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (10357), LEGO The Simpsons Krusty Burger (10352), and LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (21360). Other countries have other sets listed for double points.

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