LEGO SMART Play might have just been revealed; however, it is already expanding. This expansion is happening in a galaxy far, far away. It also includes one of the droids we have been looking for (maybe we just didn’t know it yet?) LEGO has revealed five new LEGO Star Wars sets that utilize the new technology. LEGO also revealed the C-3PO is joining the LEGO SMART Play arena as a SMART minifigure. Even more exciting, Anthony Daniels, the actor who brought C-3PO to life, was on hand to help share the news!
“Though he was never a fan of adventures himself, I have always loved C-3PO as a LEGO Star Warsminifigure 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.
All of this news came out of the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Below is a look at the five new sets. These sets will be available on March 1st and can be pre-ordered today. This can be done at LEGO.com.
“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.
LEGO SMART Play is the biggest change that has come to LEGO in decades. It can react in real time to offer an interactive play experience. The idea behind it is to inspire children and their imaginative ideas into reality.
“Combining imaginative storytelling with innovative technology is part of everything we do and our collaboration with The LEGO Group represents a big step forward in interactive play,” said Divya Dalal, Vice President of Global Hardlines, Disney Consumer Products. “By creating immersive experiences for fans of all ages, we look forward to seeing builders across the globe bring their favourite Star Wars adventures to life with these new sets.”
Complete the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs with the LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Millennium Falcon™ set, an 885-piece set that brings one of the galaxy’s most iconic ships to life in a new way.
With four LEGO minifigures, including SMART Han Solo™ SMART Chewbacca™, SMART C-3PO™ and SMART Luke Skywalker™, as well as four LEGO SMART Tags, the set lets builders explore new and exciting functions when paired with a LEGO SMART Brick. For the first time within LEGO Star Wars, fans can jump into light speed, shoot lasers from the stud shooters, play holochess or practice lightsaber skills with LEGO SMART Play.
With the LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Luke’s Landspeeder™ set, fans can build on some of the most fan-favourite movie scenes from the franchise.
This 215-piece set includes a SMART LEGO minifigure featuring Luke Skywalker™, as well as a Jawa™ and Gonk Droid™, and LEGO SMART Tag, unlocking interactive features such as refuelling and repairing the Landspeeder™ when paired with a LEGO SMART Brick.
With the 440-piece LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training set, fans can reimagine the iconic scenes from Dagobah. With SMART LEGO minifigure of Yoda™ and SMART Luke Skywalker™ LEGO minifigures, the set lets two of the galaxy’s most iconic Jedi interact with each other in new and innovative ways.
The build of Yoda’s™ Hut includes a removable roof, for easy access to unique play functions, featuring the included LEGO SMART Tags. Together with, the trusted droid companion R2-D2™, the two Jedi are able to engage in activities such balancing the Force, training sessions or even having a rest in a brick-built bed, once paired with a LEGO SMART Brick.
Join the battle with the LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: AT-ST™ Attack on Endor set. With 347 pieces and two LEGO SMART Tags, the SMART LEGO minifigure of Wicket™, can take the fight to the brick-built AT-ST, paired with the AT-ST Driver™ and Scout Trooper™ in LEGO minifigure form.
Builders can recreate scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi with motion-activated, dynamic sounds and lights, including the AT-ST walking sounds, laser cannons and the speeder chase, when paired with a LEGO SMART Brick.
The tunes are truly wizard in the LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Mos Eisley Cantina™ set, where, with the help of a LEGO SMART Brick, players can play the music and give it a unique sound.
Including Obi-Wan Kenobi™ and Greedo™ in SMART LEGO minifigures form, and three LEGO SMART Tags, builders can sing karaoke, eject droids from the cantina, slurp on drinks or ride the brick built Dewback, among much many more special functions and easter-eggs. The 666-piece set also includes a Sandtrooper and two Band Members in LEGO Minifigure form.
