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Lego’s new Smart Play Pokémon sets are officially out, and they *can* train and battle, which is cool. But seriously, the biggest bummer is that Pikachu (and the rest of the crew) still can't actually say anything! Like, why can’t they say "pika pika"? It's such a basic feature, and it totally kills the immersion.<br>
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The article basically says that while the Smart Bricks have potential—and the first Star Wars sets were a letdown—this second generation is getting smarter. But the core issue remains: the lack of official sound effects. It feels like they’re missing the obvious audio feedback that makes these digital toys feel truly alive.<br>
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Honestly, when you pay for a "Smart Play" experience, you expect more than just flashing lights and button presses. The sound design is key to making the whole battle experience satisfying. Lego needs to prioritize the audio here if they want this to hit the next level.<br>
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/941484/lego-pokemon-smart-play-brick-sets