LEGO has an augmented reality app that brings LEGO sets to life on your own kitchen table. The free LEGO AR-Studio app lets your child combine their real LEGO bricks with virtual ones, opening up a whole new way to play.
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For decades, LEGO has been one of the world’s most iconic toy brands, loved by kids and adult fans alike (remember David Beckham’s Disney Castle build?). With the AR-Studio app, the brand moved into a new world of play — augmented reality.
LEGO’s Creative Play Lab, the team that explores the future of play, created the LEGO AR-Studio app to let fans play with digital versions of some of the most popular LEGO sets using augmented reality. That means brick fans can mix virtual LEGO sets with their own real ones, creating a genuinely unique way to play.
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What Does the LEGO AR-Studio App Do?
Once downloaded onto a compatible Apple device (via the App Store), LEGO fans can explore and control animated versions of LEGO models placed into real-world environments — like on your kitchen table.
It takes normal playtime to a whole new level, especially as kids can create their own stories and adventures with the models. The app also lets users record the action and save video clips directly to their device, so budding movie-makers can get creative too.
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There are fun animations and audiovisual effects to play with, plus special touches like a dragon breathing fire, a train sounding its horn, or a fire truck’s hose spraying water — all triggered from within the app.
In a nod to the kind of augmented reality made popular by games like Pokémon GO, the AR-Studio app also hides golden bricks around the scene for fans to find and collect while they play.
The LEGO sets available in the app include:
- LEGO City Police Station – 60047
- LEGO City Train Set – 60052
- LEGO City Fire Station – 60110
- LEGO Ninjago The Green NRG Dragon – 70593
- LEGO Ninjago Movie – Cole’s Mech – 70632
- LEGO Ninjago Movie – Destiny’s Bounty – 70618
As with any app, features and available sets can change over time, so it’s worth checking the App Store listing for the latest details before you download.
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What do you think — would your kids enjoy playing in augmented reality with the LEGO AR-Studio app? Leave a comment below and let us know, we’d love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LEGO AR-Studio app free?
Yes, the LEGO AR-Studio app was released as a free download. Always check the current listing on the App Store to confirm pricing and availability before downloading.
What devices does the LEGO AR-Studio app work on?
The app was designed for compatible Apple devices. Check the App Store listing for the most up-to-date device and operating system requirements.
Do I need to buy a specific LEGO set to use the app?
No — the app lets you explore virtual LEGO models on their own, and you can combine them with your own matching real-world sets for extra fun.
Does the app work with any LEGO set?
No, only a selection of LEGO City and LEGO Ninjago sets are supported. Check the in-app list for the current selection, as this may change over time.
Can my child record their AR-Studio play sessions?
Yes, the app allows users to record video clips of their augmented reality play and save them directly to their device.
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