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.

Ridge Racer Type 4's hero cars can now be easily recreated in Lego with the proper decals, thanks to a fan.

You might remember this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the set built with near-infinitely configurable bricks. Top Gear itself put out this trailer some 11 years ago, though clearly, it’s animated ...