
South African tech publication htxt.africa reports that its team travelled to the United States to try out LEGO Smart Play, as the product has no local launch in South Africa. According to the outlet, the trip was undertaken specifically to get hands-on experience with the new LEGO offering ahead of any regional availability. Details of the product's features or a local release date were not provided in the report's summary.
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