#STEM toys

LEGO has officially unveiled the LEGO Smart Play system, marking one of the company’s biggest innovations in decades. At the center of the system is the Smart Brick, a standard-sized LEGO brick equipped with built-in sensors, LEDs, a speaker, and wireless charging. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eOJx8nGi7IE How LEGO Smart Play works The Smart Play ecosystem is made up of several interconnected elements: Smart Brick - Acts as the core interactive component, featuring motion and color sensors, sound output, LED lighting, and wireless charging. The result is a system that preserves the classic LEGO experience while adding a new layer of immersion through responsive feedback. Author's note: Techie toys are excluded from this list so gadgets like game consoles, Game Boys, Brick Games, and Tamagotchi sit this one out. Plastic propellers Photo via scitoyscatalog We didn't have fancy drones then so we play with these. These toys, especially the water gun, are still around and mostly played during summer. Gundam models Photo by Tony Wong Like Tamiya cars, Gundam toys are plastic-model kits that need to be assembled. Read more in our articles including "LEGO launches Smart Play system with Smart Brick and interactive playsets - first sets arrive March 2026" and "Toys Pinoy kids play with before smartphones and tablets".