Lego’s Star Wars Smart Bricks Are Surprisingly Delightful, but There’s a Learning Curve
The Star Wars Lego Smart Play system packs multiple sensors in a smart brick that react to motion, sound and colors when paired with special tiles and mini figures. CNET’s Bridget Carey shows us if the extra tech is worth it for silly fun.
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0:00 Introducing LEGO Star Wars Smart Bricks
0:15 Battling Darth Vader with Smart Tech
0:43 How the Smart Brick System Works: Bricks, Tiles, and Figures
1:05 Tech Specs: Sensors, Proximity, and Movement
1:25 Flying the X-Wing: Lights, Sounds, and Interactive Effects
1:50 Environmental Interaction: Refueling and Explosions
2:16 Battery Life and the Yellow Recharging Station
2:51 Silly Sounds and Character Interactions
3:09 Pricing and Set Variations
3:46 Analog vs. Digital Play: Preserving Imagination
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