Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

EDIT: This article has been edited to clarify that the rumor comes from Nash Weedle’s sources, and is not corroborated by Attack The Backlog. Nash revealed these rumors in Attack The Backlog’s podcast ...

For too long, Italian plumber and video game superhero Mario Mario (his government name) has hogged the spotlight, while his brother Luigi sits in the background, even though he's the world's leading ...

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Bring the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms to your shelf with Lego’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape, a 1,892-piece set designed for adult builders. Everyone loved the original orchid set, and ...

If there's one gift that's a universally great choice for anyone on your list, it's Lego. Everyone loves building with the iconic blocks, young or old. And this year, you can grab a fun Lego set ...

For nature enthusiasts, the Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet transforms into a vibrant and lifelike home decor piece once assembled. Crafted from 939 bricks, it features eight different flower ...

Update: This deal is no longer available. For the second week in a row, Amazon is selling a Lego Super Mario playset for over 50% off during its Black Friday sale. Last week it was Soda Jungle Maker, ...

With October Prime Day comes deals on all sorts of things, including tech and toys. Amazon has used the event to kickstart the holiday shopping season for the past few years, making it a good time to ...

LEGO Party launched in September 2025 with over 60 minigames. Super Mario Party Jamboree expands the Nintendo Switch series with seven boards. Both offer online play, but only LEGO Party includes ...

I was mentally prepared for Hollow Knight: Silksong’s bosses to lay waste to me over and over again. I knew that the QWOP-esque Baby Steps would not be a walk in the park. But I did not for the life ...

Despite Mario reaching his 40th anniversary this year with Super Mario Bros, we’re about to approach the 30th anniversary since Mario made his 3D debut with Super Mario 64 in 1996. This became a ...