Live at Jabba's Palace, for one night only, its the Max Rebo Band!
About this creation
2012 MOC Olympics.
Bracket 2
Leda Kat vs My name is Anonymous
A long time ago, in a category far, far away... STAR WARS!
Please check out my opponent: My Name is Anonymous
I love Lego, it is my obsession, but before I discovered Lego my greatest and oldest obsession was and has always been Star Wars. It was through selling some of my Star Wars action figures a few years ago that I actually stumbled, almost by accident, across Lego. How wonderful it was to see this category next to my name! Finally I have the excuse to really let rip and dedicate my new obsession back to my old one.
I didn't even hesitate, I had to do Max Rebo's band from Return of the Jedi. Taking my favourite group of vintage toys in hand (they even went to work with me and sat at my desk so I could keep looking at them all through that first day) I designed my diorama.
It is based on the special edition for a couple of reasons. 1: I like the extra creatures and the whole new song and dance number is way cooler than the original. Yeah, I said it. and 2: I only have the special edition for reference... I have an original copy on VHS. What is that you may ask? Well, I'm not sure... something ancient. I tried and tried but I couldn't jam it into my DVD player.
Let us meet the band:
Max Rebo.
Droopy McCool.
Sy Snootles.
Rappertunie.
Joh Yowza.
Jabba's throne room set.
May the force be with you, judges and fellow competitors.
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January 19, 2013 |
I love how you can fit so much facial detail on relatively small maxifigures. Great work. |
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October 27, 2012 |
Hahaha, this is totally great. I'm glad you chose one of the original movies, although you used the unnecessary carnival version with "better" special effects. Again, yes, that's how old I am ;o) |
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October 18, 2012 |
A Great moc that is. innovative ways to do big brick aliens and the moc is also really accurate. I can almost hear the music there... |
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October 16, 2012 |
Quoting Tim C
Hello again, Leda. You have really struck a chord with me on this particular build. Not just because of the skills that went into it, but because you have paid homage to my favorite movie of my favorite trilogy. I keep coming back to have another look. I would like to feature this on my Pick of the Week in the future, as always, with your permission. I normally try really hard to find works that haven't gotten the most notice, but I simply can't pass this one up.
Thank you Tim for your lush praise. It makes me feel all "aw shucky" of course you can feature this on your page, I would be honoured. |
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October 16, 2012 |
Hello again, Leda. You have really struck a chord with me on this particular build. Not just because of the skills that went into it, but because you have paid homage to my favorite movie of my favorite trilogy. I keep coming back to have another look. I would like to feature this on my Pick of the Week in the future, as always, with your permission. I normally try really hard to find works that haven't gotten the most notice, but I simply can't pass this one up. |
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October 15, 2012 |
Absolutely fantastic work – this category was tailor made for you :D. I love every aspect of this especially the piano thingy. I have the original toys too (from the 80s) and I must say these are an almost exact replica. I really like the close up of Joh Yowza – just like in the special edition. Good luck with the rest of the contest :D |
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October 14, 2012 |
Fantastic representation of a great scene! |
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Joh Yowza's lips could have been filled in slightly more by using the parts on the tips of his antennae.
Nice build overall. |
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October 14, 2012 |
Wow, just... Wow. You captured the scene perfectly, and I can't figure out where you find those parts usage ideas... GL in R3 Leda! |
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October 13, 2012 |
LOVE the way you made the stairs! I saw your competition, and if I was a judge, I would not know who to choose! Great job! |
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I caught these guys at Bonaroo '02 - DA REBO ROCKS!! - Huss Q. |
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October 12, 2012 |
Although I'm not really a fan of the extended musical number in the movie, you've managed to capture the look and personality of each character pretty perfectly! As I've said before, you should really continue in this scale. |
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October 11, 2012 |
Quoting Hans Dendauw NPD
My goodness, the long wait to build your first SW MOC and it's an absolute gem! Regardless of which version one is a fan of (original), the epic quality of each figure renders the argument moot. Magnificent parts usage to recreate them so accurately, no detail is spared! Then, to top it off, the background. You could easily have skimped and still won this with the figures, but instead used great shading and those sweet steps to create unbelievable depth. From one SW zealot to another, the Force is definitely strong in you!~H
Aw shucks Hans, thank you buddy. |
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October 11, 2012 |
Quoting Paul Vermeesch
The last entry for me to judge this round, and arguably one of the best in my bracket! Stellar work here Leda! Let's make your win unanimous!
Thanks Paul! |
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October 11, 2012 |
Oh my gosh! Rebo is my favorite star wars character :P Who doesn't love a chubby blue elephant :D |
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October 11, 2012 |
My goodness, the long wait to build your first SW MOC and it's an absolute gem! Regardless of which version one is a fan of (original), the epic quality of each figure renders the argument moot. Magnificent parts usage to recreate them so accurately, no detail is spared! Then, to top it off, the background. You could easily have skimped and still won this with the figures, but instead used great shading and those sweet steps to create unbelievable depth. From one SW zealot to another, the Force is definitely strong in you!~H |
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October 10, 2012 |
The last entry for me to judge this round, and arguably one of the best in my bracket! Stellar work here Leda! Let's make your win unanimous! |
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October 10, 2012 |
That is just in-cre-di-ble!! As much as it is funny and beautifully made. Your building touch is unique and it would a shame not to stop by. I'm amazed... |
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October 10, 2012 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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October 9, 2012 |
congrats on advancing! |
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October 9, 2012 |
Quoting Sebeus I
Quoting Chris Phipson
Thanks guys! Can't wait to see the next category and opponent. |
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October 9, 2012 |
"Star Wars Cantina...
The weirdest creatures
You've ever seen-a
At the Star Wars
Star Wars Cantina:
Music and blasters
and old jedi masters,
at the Star Wars"
It looks like a living band. |
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October 8, 2012 |
Sweet Jabba the Hutt this is awesome!Youhave such a knack for these kinds of figures and the addition of the foux staircase was genius! You have my vote! ~ Chris.
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Very nice, I've seen a couple of creations depicting the max rebo band but I must say you managed to make your very own version, I particulary like the stairs in the decor, well done, you have my vote. |
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October 8, 2012 |
Another fantastic build Leda! This is such an iconic scene for me, and you pulled it off splendidly! The faux stairs really help to push this over the top! Good luck with the judges....like you need it! :P |
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White Knight October 7, 2012 |
HaHaHa, what a great laugh !>.....well done |
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October 7, 2012 |
The MOC just comes alive! Amazing! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Great stuff Leda Kat. |
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October 5, 2012 |
Another great entry. Dancing weirdos are becoming a speciality... :-) I particularly like your trompe l'oeil stairs. Good luck! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Quoting Parrington Levens
Wow Leda! You really have moved on from using just ordinary minifigs, haha... Neat build again. Seems you have a new style?
I think I might have. It's not to everybody's tastes I'm sure, but I think its yummy. |
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October 5, 2012 |
Fantastic job Leda! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Love the colors. :D Good luck! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Haha, great work and good luck! :) |
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October 5, 2012 |
Oh Leda my Leda, is there nothing you can't achieve with a pile of bricks at your command? Guess your Shakespear minifig is rubbing off on me (wink, wink)! I especially love the fact you used an armless fig for Max's snout. The shape is perfect. Bravo my lady, bravo indeed! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Great work! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Ditto to Parrington's comment... you are making this kind of dio all your own. Great figures again I like the thought put into the backdrop, especially the stairs! |
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October 5, 2012 |
Wow Leda! You really have moved on from using just ordinary minifigs, haha... Neat build again. Seems you have a new style? |
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October 5, 2012 |
Quoting My Name is Anonymous
Amazing job! I have barely even started because of all my school work. I just hope I can put something together by Sunday. Anyway, this is going to be really difficult to top.
Best of luck for getting your entry in on time. I'm sure you'll be fine. I've seen you have done a couple of Star Wars mocs in the past so I am expecting great things from you. |
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October 5, 2012 |
Quoting Brick Savage
I just realized that the stairs aren't really stairs, Wow mind has been blown.
LOL that really made me giggle. I never imagined those humble little stairs could have caused so much attention. |
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October 5, 2012 |
I just realized that the stairs aren't really stairs, Wow mind has been blown. |
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October 4, 2012 |
The FP for the stairs is unbeilevable and the characters look awesome. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Exellent PU! I love all of the characters :D |
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October 4, 2012 |
Oh my gosh this is amazing. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Max Rebo's never looked so groovy. The PU is outstanding. Really so very good. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Amazing job! I have barely even started because of all my school work. I just hope I can put something together by Sunday. Anyway, this is going to be really difficult to top. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Very Nice build! Perfect use of parts. |
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October 4, 2012 |
haha! I love it! absoluetly excellent design! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Oh. My. Gosh. Absolutely stunning! I just watched this movie recently and the details are perfect. Every member of the band is instantly recognizable and springs an image into my head, especially that last shot with Sy's nose/mouth/beak thing jamming into the camera :D Great work all around, and I wish you good luck! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Leda,
Sand red used perfectly. I don't know that I can say anything else that hasn't already been said, but I truly adore this. Thank you for moving into this wonderful style.
~Dave |
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October 4, 2012 |
Fantastic! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Quoting Tim C
Leda! I swear, you never fail to put a smile on my face with your MOCs. I loved Snow White, and I was impressed with Labyrinth...you left me speechless with Michael Jackson, but this may be my favorite yet. Star Wars provides most of my inspiration for my MOCs, and you have captured, yet again, the essence of the scene you chose. You have absolutely defied the limitations of LEGO to create such accuracy in each band member. Max is my favorite and his keyboard thing is perfect. The forced perspective stairs in the background was very much a success for you as well. I don't think I've ever seen that before. Great work and good luck in the MO.
Thank you for such a great comment! I love to play for ages and figure out which part could work for a section of a figure. I don't really know any techniques so I tend to just stick things together until it works. Max's trunk went through lots of different looks I even thought I might have to buy some bionocle part or something to make it work. I'm not even sure what prompted me to use a minifig... it was late at night... very late at night. When I woke up he had a minifig hanging upside down off his face. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Good, then I'm not the only one hearing that ; ) |
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October 4, 2012 |
Quoting El Barto !
The characters are not only accurate, but alive!
Hehe yeah, I keep thinking they are about to start moving and singing. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Wow thanks everybody for such great comments! I'm amazed at the amount of people have commented on the fake stairs, I guess it is kind of a cool effect now that you mention it... |
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October 4, 2012 |
Amazing! Are those stairs in the back? Brilliant! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Haha, brilliant! |
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October 4, 2012 |
that's awesome! |
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October 4, 2012 |
That's just plain awesome. Great work, and best of luck! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Instantly recognizable from the thumb... the category and the builder! I'm not going to wish you luck, 'cuz you do not need any. :) |
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October 4, 2012 |
Very recognizable, good job |
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October 4, 2012 |
The floor and the wall are really neatly done! |
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October 4, 2012 |
You know, that's exactly how I felt when I got the Monty Python cathegory last year; a god given gift! You just keep on doing it again, again and again Leda! There's a few PU's in here that some Lego pro's could learn from. Sublime work, see you in round three? |
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October 4, 2012 |
This is an amazing build! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Incredibly good MOC. Max & Sy are so spot on it's ridiculous. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Wow Leda! That is superb! I am stunned! Good luck! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Wow! The realism you capture with your color and part usage is of the charts! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Totally awesome. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Epic designs Leda! I love star-wars too, ever since I saw episode 4, (the originals) it was my favorite! I love jows mouth, and you pretty much NAILED Max and Sy! Best of luck! (Oh, and I LOVE the stair illusion!) |
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October 4, 2012 |
Whoa!! How do you keep doing this?! The colors you have in your collection, and the way you use them is astounding! The characters are not only accurate, but alive! I'd like to mention the set, specifically the 2D staircase - darned clever. Congrats on another hit! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Amazing job! You nailed the quirky characters and atmospheric-throne room perfectly! And for what it's worth, I prefer the Special Edition too :) Great job and best of luck! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Wow! This is awesome! You did a great job! I really like how you used a minifig for Max Rebo's nose. I'm a huge Star Wars fan too, I've been a fan ever since I was 9 (I'm 17 now). I've been a LEGO fan my whole life. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Being a huge Lego and Star Wars fan I love this. You did a wicked good job on every one of the characters. And even though I probably personally like him the least your Joh Yowzah is my personal favorite. And as always your backgrounds are great. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Wow, this is very cool! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Probably one of the best "Long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" MOCs I have ever seen. You don't see many artsy and creative Star Wars builds, but you certainly have created one. The details of the film are still there, but the way you have stylized this brings it to a whole new level. Great work! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Love it! VI is tied with III for my favorites of the Star Wars Saga. I have an original version, but I've watched the Special Edition so much, I don't remember what the whole song and dance scene used to be like. I've been meaning to put the VHS Tape into the VHS player because it is VHS, whatever the heck that is, but I can't remember how to put the tape in the entertainment center. :P This diorama is fantastic, and you have my support. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Well. I definitely have to congratulate you for thinking outside the box for this; These guys are really fun and lifelike! Keep this up, and I wouldn't be surprised if we have a repeat winner this year! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Leda! I swear, you never fail to put a smile on my face with your MOCs. I loved Snow White, and I was impressed with Labyrinth...you left me speechless with Michael Jackson, but this may be my favorite yet. Star Wars provides most of my inspiration for my MOCs, and you have captured, yet again, the essence of the scene you chose. You have absolutely defied the limitations of LEGO to create such accuracy in each band member. Max is my favorite and his keyboard thing is perfect. The forced perspective stairs in the background was very much a success for you as well. I don't think I've ever seen that before. Great work and good luck in the MO. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Hahahaha, I can't even look at Max Rebo without thinking about Robot Chicken "I'm not an Elephant!". Love them mate, simply great figures and a very clever backdrop. I've got my own build to be finishing and all I really want to do is watch ROTJ tonight! And I threw away about 200 VHS cassettes and a player a few weeks ago as we haven't even had it plugged in for two or three years - The original trilogy was amongst them... well done and good luck! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Thank God I'm not the only one who remembers what a VHS is! Ehem, sorry about that, I just couldn't help it. Anyway, this build almost literally knocked my socks off. The all over look is perfect. The backround, complete with those stairs, is perfect. But you didn't stop there, you made those figures which are so dead on I am stunned that they are made from Legos! Fantastic work all over. This is one of my favorite scenes from the movies, so this just made my day. :) |
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October 4, 2012 |
You captured their personalities beautifully. Great job Leda! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Leda,
Loren and I think this scene is excellent! We are, perhaps strangely, very interested in the stairs! Well done.
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October 4, 2012 |
Mollie, you always amaze me, this creation is truly full of creativity....
I love it!!!!!
Great Mollie...a breathtaking stuff. ;o) |
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October 4, 2012 |
Amazing, absolutely amazing!!! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Very well done! Nuff said. ~Thoy |
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October 4, 2012 |
The band members look fantastic, although my favorite has to be Sy Snootles. The stairs are a great touch as well, which seems to be a sentiment shared by any. Great work! |
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October 4, 2012 |
I love this! This is one of my favourite scenes from Star Wars and I love the aliens and backdrop! So much creativity here! All of the aliens are incredibly built and I love the 2D stairs. Another jaw dropping MOC! |
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October 4, 2012 |
Awesomely creative aliens. The 'set' is great too, the 3D- looking 2D background as used in many real movies is superb. 5 stars, great stuff |
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October 4, 2012 |
I won't enter in a debate about the new version's merits (the song does something I can't say here, it's not "alien" at all, it spoils the movie's atmosphere. The
CGI characters are cheesy, they clash with the costumed ones and they flatly seem to come from a different movie), I'll just say that this MOC is awesome |
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October 4, 2012 |
As Roger said, the "faux stairs" are really ingenious, and you really pulled off the whole thing excellently! Great work Leda! :) I would say good luck but you don't need it :P |
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October 4, 2012 |
Quoting Roger Brickjet
That's just so many levels of awesome! All characters and scenery are spot on!
Thank you! This truly was a real labour of love. |
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October 4, 2012 |
Oh and I just noticed the faux stairs behind them, lovely detail! |
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October 4, 2012 |
That's just so many levels of awesome! All characters and scenery are spot on! |
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