Rounding up the rest of the month’s news from the world of LEGO bricks

SMART Play is bringing technology to the brick in a way that the LEGO Group’s creatives have long dreamed of. After almost a decade of work in absolute secrecy, the innovators behind this unique new platform explain what went into its lengthy development, how they combined it with Star Wars and hint at their ambitious goals

The final review covering 2025 includes The Princess Bride, Garfield, Shrimp-Fried Rice, Paddington and more

The latest LEGO House exclusive set is the ultimate souvenir from a trip to the brick’s hometown. Master Builder Stuart Harris and Model Designer Maria Jędryszek reveal how they distilled iconic locations like LEGOLAND, Ole Kirk’s house and LEGO Campus down to microscale for this special model

To celebrate the launch of LEGO Pokémon, here are the best creatures great and small

Fans sailed the high seas as Pirates proved popular once again, alongside fantasy and sci-fi creations