{"id":4194,"date":"2026-06-03T09:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/i-spent-3-hours-with-legos-new-pokemon-smart-play-sets-they-solve-the-smart\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:26:50","slug":"i-spent-3-hours-with-legos-new-pokemon-smart-play-sets-they-solve-the-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/i-spent-3-hours-with-legos-new-pokemon-smart-play-sets-they-solve-the-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"I spent 3 hours with Lego\u2019s new Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play sets \u2014 they solve the Smart\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I spent 3 hours with Lego\u2019s new Pok\u00e9mon Smart Play sets \u2014 they solve the Smart\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n

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The most fun I\u2019ve had at work for some time is when Josie and I got to build the Lego Smart Brick Darth Vader TIE Fighter set for our YouTube channel. Well, it was\u2026 as now that\u2019s been replaced by the hours I spent playing the brand-new Lego Pok\u00e9mon sets today \u2014 all 12 of them \u2014 as they\u2019re everything I could want as a long-term fan of both, and they’re a true evolution (pun intended) of the Lego Smart Play platform.<\/p>\n

My favorite improvement: you could forget these sets are at all Smart Play compatible.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t meant as a slight against the Smart Brick \u2014 I think the techno block is an incredibly fun play feature \u2014 but my biggest criticism of the original Star Wars batch is that they feel incomplete without the brick. Darth Vader\u2019s TIE fighter literally has a giant open space at the back for the Smart Brick, and even with it in place, the set feels a little more open than a spaceship should be.<\/p>\n

Here, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Garchomp, and the gang are complete models without the Smart Brick; perfect blocky action figures to pose and battle with. But lift off their belly, and you\u2019ll expose a Smart Play tile that, with a charged-up block, will help to bring these critters to life.<\/p>\n

Further, the sets are jam-packed with play features enhanced by smart features, but aren\u2019t dependent on them.<\/p>\n

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The all-in-one Pikachu\u2019s Training House couldn\u2019t be a clearer showcase of this. With the electric mouse, you\u2019ll experience the full Pok\u00e9mon cycle. He starts out hiding in the tall grass, waiting for you to throw a pok\u00e9ball at him \u2014 which you do by hitting a target, which makes the grass fall back, and, with a Smart Brick, plays a successful tune.<\/p>\n

With your new partner, you can then touch the training tile to begin getting Pikachu ready for battle. In training mode, Pikachu and all other 19 Pok\u00e9mon in this lineup can grow their strength by hitting targets, practicing moves, and generally preparing for battle (activated by your movements as you shake them about).<\/p>\n

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When they next take a breather, you\u2019ll complete the training and, if you both worked hard enough, you\u2019ll hear Pikachu level up. You can then prepare him a sandwich in the kitchen to reward his hard work, before folding down his bed so Pikachu can take a well-deserved rest (complete with sleeping noises).<\/p>\n

With a second Smart Brick and Pok\u00e9mon, you can also engage in a battle \u2014 just make sure to remember your type matchups, and to consider the inherent strength of each \u2018mon. Even with training, Mewtwo might be a tough foe for your mouse.<\/p>\n

As an all-in-one set, Pikachu\u2019s Training House is a little pricier at $69.99 \/ \u00a359.99\/ AU$129.99, but seeing it in action with all of its smart and non-smart play features, this feels like a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n

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Though if you are on a budget there are simpler yet still delightful options like Berry Bash with Bulbasaur and Bidoof ($19.99 \/ \u00a317.99 \/ AU$34.99), Trainer’s Buggy Adventure with Squirtle ($29.99 \/ \u00a324.99 \/ AU$54.99) and you\u2019ll also find pricier sets with more pieces like my favorite: the Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle ($79.99 \/ \u00a369.99 \/ $139.99). The trophy is designed to look like Cynthia\u2019s hair, I\u2019ve been told.<\/p>\n

All 12 of the new sets will launch on August 1 at Lego.com and are up for preorder right now.<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters<\/h2>\n

This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n

Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n

Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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