The first 8 LEGO Smart Play Star Wars sets just dropped: Grab these 'Screen-Free' toys now and take back your kid's attention

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LEGO's latest innovation might be the biggest upgrade to the world's most popular toy in decades, and now you can finally try out Smart Play for yourself.

Aimed at kids and adults alike who want to experience more from their LEGO Star Wars sets, this new line of products is meant to revolutionize the way you play with the plastic brick by adding sounds, an accelerometer, and proximity sensors; So if you've always wanted to hear the noises of the Millennium Falcon as you fly it through the air, that dream has become a reality.

Why LEGO Smart Play?

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While I absolutely adore LEGO Star Wars, I'll admit I was incredibly skeptical when the Smart Brick was first unveiled at CES back in January. In fact, the idea of paying $100 for a 584-piece Luke's Red Five X-wing just so it could make its own "pew-pew" noises really irked me.

However, initial hands-on with the products in my local LEGO Store made me feel different about the new direction of the Star Wars line. LEGO Smart Brick sets feel premium and sturdy, and once you try them, you'll quickly realize this isn't just a gimmick.

That said, before you buy in, you do have to navigate LEGO's somewhat frustrating pricing structure. Only three sets actually include the rechargeable Smart Brick itself. If you buy the newly released $80 Mos Eisley Cantina or the $100 Millennium Falcon, you're only getting the "compatible" Smart Tags and Minifigures.

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John-Anthony Disotto
John-Anthony Disotto
Collections Editor

John-Anthony Disotto is the Collections Editor at Tom's Guide, curating advice on the best products to spend your hard-earned cash on. An award-winning journalist and longtime Apple expert, he previously covered AI at TechRadar and served as How To Editor at iMore. When he isn't at his desk, he's probably trying to stop his French Bulldog Kermit from destroying his newest tech product.

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