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LEGO Star Wars goes SMART Play with new sets

January 10, 2026 by Amie Cranswick

The LEGO Group has officially unveiled the first sets in its new SMART Play line, introducing a new system that adds an extra dimension to building and play with bricks, tags, and minifigures that respond to play with lights, sounds and more. The initial wave includes three LEGO Star Wars themed sets – Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, Luke’s Red Five X-Wing, the Throne Room Duel & A-Wing – which are available to pre-order now and hit shelves on March 1st. Check out the promotional images and details below…

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.

  • INTERACTIVE BUILDING TOY – The Star Wars™ galaxy plays back with Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75421) All-In-One Set, powered by the LEGO® SMART Play™ system, with a SMART Brick and charger
  • POWER UP THE TIE FIGHTER – Place the SMART Brick on the SMART Tag in the starfighter for motion-activated engine sounds and lights, laser-shooting, refueling and repair sounds
  • LEGO® SMART STAR WARS™ MINIFIGURE – Bring SMART Darth Vader to life with the SMART Brick for immersive play, triggering reactions tosituations he experiences
  • BUILT FOR IMMERSIVE PLAY – Refuel the TIE Fighter at the fuel station, attack with Darth Vader’s Lightsaber™ and help the Rebel Fleet Trooper defend the Rebel outpost with its dual stud shooter
  • GIFT FOR KIDS – Boys and girls ages 8 and up who love Star Wars™ can enjoy screen-free action play with this exciting set that’s great for solo play or battling with friends
  • LEGO® SMART ASSIST APP – Help children unlock more from the SMART Play™ system with the SMART Assist App; get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced play
  • MIC DROP – This LEGO® Star Wars™ set includes a deactivated, built-in microphone for potential future play features; activation will require both your permission and a firmware update
  • DIMENSIONS – The TIE Fighter in this 473-piece set measures over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 4 in. (11 cm) long and 5.5 in. (15 cm) wide; SMART Brick battery life is approx. 45 minutes per charge

Launch into a thrilling new galaxy of LEGO® Star Wars™ adventures with Luke’s Red Five X-Wing interactive building toy (75423) for kids. 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, 2 LEGO SMART minifigures and 5 SMART Tags – enabling responsive play, dynamic sound and lights and more. Hear the engine’s roar as the X-wing fighter is flown. Activate laser-shooting sounds with the X-wing and Imperial turret. Monitor communications in the command center. Bring SMART Luke Skywalker and SMART Princess Leia to life. Refuel and repair the X-wing with the transporter. 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 kids, boys and girls ages 6 and up, this innovative set contains 581 pieces.

  • INTERACTIVE BUILDING TOY – Bring Star Wars™ missions to life with Luke’s Red Five X-Wing (75423) All-In-One Set, powered by the LEGO® SMART Play™ system, with a SMART Brick and charger
  • POWER UP THE X-WING – Place the SMART Brick in the X-wing for motion-activated engine sounds and lights, laser-shooting noises, plus refueling and repair sounds
  • 2 LEGO® SMART MINIFIGURES – Bring SMART Luke Skywalker and SMART Princess Leia to life with the SMART Brick for immersive play, triggering reactions to situations they experience
  • 5 SMART TAGS – SMART Tags for the X-wing, Imperial turret, transporter, command center and R2-D2 activate the SMART Brick with dynamic sounds and lights in response to how kids move and play
  • LEGO® SMART PLAY™ GIFT FOR KIDS – Boys and girls ages 6 and up who love Star Wars™ can enjoy screen-free action play with this innovative set that’s great for solo play or battling with friends
  • LEGO® SMART ASSIST APP – Help children unlock more from the SMART Play™ system with the SMART Assist App; get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced play
  • MIC DROP – Includes a deactivated, built-in microphone for potential future play features; activation will require both your permission and a firmware update
  • DIMENSIONS – The X-wing fighter in this 581-piece set measures over 2 in. (6 cm) high, 8.5 in. (22 cm) long and 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide; SMART Brick battery life is approx. 45 minutes per charge

Play out an immersive throne room duel and A-wing attack on the Death Star with this LEGO® Star Wars™ interactive building toy (75427) for kids. Part of a range of sets powered by the LEGO SMART Play™ system, this All-In-One Set includes all SMARTPlay components – 2 SMART Bricks and charger, 3 LEGO SMART minifigures and 5 SMART Tags – enabling responsive play, dynamic sounds and lights, and more. Listen to “The Imperial March” playing as SMART Emperor Palpatine sits on his throne. Hear Lightsabers™ hum as SMART Luke Skywalker and SMART Darth Vader duel and the A-wing’s engines roar in flight. Activate the A-wing’s laser shooters and dodge the Death Star turret’s lasers. Help children get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced SMART Play action with the LEGO SMART Assist App. A top LEGO Star Wars gift for boys and girls ages 9 and up, this set contains 962 pieces.

  • INTERACTIVE SET – Relive Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ action with this Throne Room Duel & A-Wing (75427) All-In-One Set, powered by the LEGO® SMART Play™ system, with 2 SMART Bricks and a charger
  • POWER UP LIGHTSABER™ BATTLES – Place the SMARTBricks on the dueling arms to hear SMART Luke Skywalker and SMART Darth Vader’s Lightsabers™ hum as they duel
  • 3 LEGO® SMART MINIFIGURES – Bring SMART Luke Skywalker, SMART Emperor Palpatine and SMART Darth Vader to life with the SMART Brick for immersive play, triggering reactions to situations they encounter
  • 5 SMART TAGS – SMART Tags for the A-wing, throne, Death Star turret and Lightsaber™ duels (2 tags), activate the SMART Brick with dynamic sounds and lights in response to how kids move and play
  • LEGO® STAR WARS™ GIFT FOR KIDS – Boys, girls and any fans ages 9 and up can enjoy screen-free imaginative play with this cool building toy that’s great for solo play or battles with friends
  • LEGO® SMART ASSIST APP – Help children unlock more from the SMART Play™ system with the SMART Assist App; get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced play
  • MIC DROP – Includes a deactivated, built-in microphone for potential future play features; activation willrequire both your permission and a firmware update
  • DIMENSIONS – The throne room in this 962-piece set measures over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 19 in. (49 cm) wide and 11.5 in. (29 cm) deep; SMART Brick battery life is approx. 45 minutes per charge

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, LEGO, Movies, News, Top Stories, Toys Tagged With: LEGO, LEGO SMART Play, LEGO Star Wars, Star Wars

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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