Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon can train and battle, but don’t do the one thing I wish they could
Lego has announced a second generation of its 'Smart Brick' sets featuring Pokémon, aiming to improve upon the interactive features of previous releases. While the new sets offer more advanced play, the author notes that Lego still struggles to implement basic features like official character sound effects.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenge for toy manufacturers in balancing high-tech integration with consumer expectations for brand authenticity.
Gadgets Close Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.
The article is a consumer-focused product review that balances praise for innovation with fair criticism of missing features.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in