A Piece of Alderaan

[@sketchyguynv]

This brought a pretend tear to my eye. Not for all the billions of lives not actually lost but for realizing I missed the pretend kegger and interpretive dancing.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Lol, you rock man (see what I did there?) Thanks for the idea bro. I blame you!!!

[@thedabblingwarlock]

This has left me speechless. I have no words that convey the emotions that I feel, mainly because I am too busy laughing.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thank you!

[@captdan7876]

right !! The narration was spot on !!

[@lr5612]

That was beautiful. My heart aches for the never existent people of Alderaan 😔❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣

[@adrianfirewalker4183]

Are you sure? After all, it was "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away".

[@lr5612]

Well, it's a big universe out there, so who knows? 🤣

[@horman1973]

What a wonderful poem! What a wonderful piece of artwork! ❤ Alderaan will never be forgotten!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@CGRTist]

"Evil" Empire, whoa, hold on. Let's just say it was supposed to be a test that went horribly wrong due to a lever that was pulled a little too far back. By the way, the Empire needs one of these pieces to celebrate... ...um, mourn the loss of Alderaan. LOL

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@williamwilmes]

My parents were supposed to be on Alderaan that weekend. My dad lost his last 20 creds to a smuggler and a Wookiee, in a game of sabac, instead of spending it on hyperdrive fuel. Dumb luck. Love these ideas you come up with.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!! Awesome!!!

[@brokentuskgarage]

I shed a tear😢

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL

[@ChrisPage68]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Shmi Skywalker! 🤦

[@legendsfromtherims3708]

A surprise to be sure! But a welcome one. Thank you Smugglers. The force will be with you... Always. Remember Alderaan!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Always! Thank you

[@lopaka76]

An April 1st video that wasn't an April 1st style video. 🥲 This is far better than just going out into the backyard, looking at rocks and saying "that one looks like it could've been Alderaan." Lol

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! We try! Thanks for watching!

[@the_makersden]

I love the simplicity of the build and character. Having a story about a piece of… nothing, a bit of “rock” sells it, but can make it into something of a treasure at the same time. We can also use it as an example of not being unaware of our surroundings, and realizing the evil that is in this world can and will callously commit atrocities to further their own ideals upon others and how we need to see these things and call them out and hold them accountable. Stay frosty everyone! Keep building!

[@occamsrayzor]

The narration really highlights the poignant tragedy of this day that will live in infamy. The immeasurable loss of not only the flash mobs, but also the flesh mobs in the Twylek cantinas of the Alderaan East Side, will not be forgotten.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@TheOuterRim_]

This was a simple, but great idea, and you elevated it to a work of art. Awesome video production and storytelling.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much!

[@jameshebert5430]

Bravo, bravo, encore, encore! The Andorraans Force Ghosts shouted out as they clapped with joy! 👏👏👏👏 (I had to join in on the story, because I couldn't hold it back!) Good job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you kindly!

[@jameshebert5430]

You're welcome!

[@LITTLEsquirrelz]

Ooooo! Your camera work & musical orchestration choices! 🌟Wow!🌟 You’re in a bigger league now, my friend !😀😀😀

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much 😁

[@DarthTecolote]

Brother, there are no screws and bolts in Star Wars! @4:00. Love your channel and all of your awesome work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Look very close up to this picture, you’ll see the screw 🤣🤣🤣 . . . Thanks for watching!! www.google.com/search?q=rey%27s+staff+from+star+wars&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjNh7vAnpP-AhXBsCcCHdDxDfkQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=ret+staff+close+up+from&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQARgAMgUIABCiBDIFCAAQogRQxAZYoRJg_hhoAHAAeACAAWaIAaIHkgEEMTAuMZgBAKABAcABAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=JqwtZM3cH8HhnsEP0OO3yA8&bih=747&biw=428&prmd=isnv&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS755US755&hl=en-US#imgrc=1kNMLR91uZs9gM&lnspr=W10=

[@issinho]

Not going to lie, the setup and narrative gave me goose bumps!!! Love your projects and videos!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Lol, thanks so much!

[@TheAtariCreep]

What a fantastic idea bro. Great job.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mertz7305]

Gone but not forgotten. We shall never forget.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

👍

[@r2droidbuilder147]

That was beautiful. 🥹😭

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!

[@gonzaler99]

I was looking for love in Alderaan places.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

. . . Looking for world in too many spaces. . . . LOL!!!

[@talexander7217]

Who knew the Mon Calamari would taste so good. The phrase, "It's a trap!" hits a little different after this video lol.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@asilevinson1479]

your creations are very cool and I love the story you told with the video it was a lot of fun to watch and I love this video !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@SKSProps]

Loved the video!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks bro!

[@Mr.GScienceGeek]

What a great Aprils Fools Day project.❤️🤣❤️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!!

[@MagneticNerdsCreate]

Excellent video the narration was brilliant.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@flightofapaullo72]

That's so cool! Great little build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I'm glad you like it

[@basvanderwerff2725]

this better go on display in the room build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yea indeed!

[@farrrule1983]

I absolutely love this! A true homage to our beloved Alderaan ❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@duneseaoutpost]

Dance based on Gamorrhean mating rituals??? LOL!!!! Jokes aside, this is a brilliant and beautiful prop!!! Love it! You're always fading the line between a prop and a piece of art. I see this on display at some high-ranking corporate executive officer's desk or shelf. Exquisite! Bravo!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend. Figured if I was going to build a rock it better be over the top! Lol

[@duneseaoutpost]

@@TheSmugglersRoom 😂

[@TheAppleBias]

So good!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Always!

[@bronxsmash8869]

I was expecting you to use a large rock from outside of your house, but then you wouldn't have made something out of nothing. Love the video happy April 1st, everyone❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Right? LOL

[@jbprospector3638]

Love the commentary, great job.⛏️😎

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@durandanne-john6621]

Brian you are a true poet ! Thanks you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I appreciate that!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Great video!!! Love your creativity Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much!

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

That was some pleasantly captivating storytelling, thank you

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anthoniusrex]

Hilarious narration; legit prop build. The true April fools joke is that suddenly, a thousand voices cry out in pain because they want to make their own…until they start selling these at Dok Ondars 😆 well played Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thanks!

[@briancatron5496]

Hey, Brian! I ran into your dad today at a con in Amarillo. I've talked to him on many occasions but had no idea he was your dad. Very nice man and his droids are great.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

He's amazing! So glad you had a chance to chat with him!

[@raelshark]

Too soon.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sketchyguynv]

😂

[@JerryGreer1965]

Another Great video, love the story that went with a fantastic prop build

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karlrobertosterman]

More than anything else, I love your self-awareness.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

This is awesome and hilarious!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@FabWorks80]

Bro talk about brining something so simple to life and incasing it with a well done story and videography....Excellent work my friend!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you bro!!!

[@illustratedlefty213]

I was like bro just made a rock. Didn’t think to check the calendar. Well played. Well built as well but mostly well played.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Heavy Weapons Guy: "Maybe." *Sniff* "Maybe."

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!

[@unfated1]

Thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend! Much appreciate!

[@bryanmadewell8896]

You, my good sir, are one heck of a story teller. Being a huge Star Wars fan myself and knowing it's was just a movie, you had me starting to believe Alderaan existed in real life. Beautiful prop, amazing story. Your content brings me so much joy and inspires me to step outside my own comfort zones in model making to the next level.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much, that was very kind of you to say. We appreciate you.

[@grahamking9121]

A fitting tribute!

[@ResinBelle]

Excellent buildand fantastical story

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@jakemeyer8188]

This...this is FANTASTIC. Kudo's to you, good sir.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you kindly!

[@DoktorHalloween]

Rock on!

[@pseudomcclure2698]

This is a great project that made me spew hot coffee out of my nose toward the end of the video. I thank you for the opportunity to experience the searing hot pain the Alderanians didn't experience in their fictional inhalation. That being said, this gives me a great idea to make a Mandalore memorial with some green acrylic.... (You can have that idea too because mine won't look as good as you look as good as you can execute it!)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun little project. Your Mando memorial sounds great!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun little project. Your Mando memorial sounds great!

[@ArmouryTerrain]

To display this fully, you need to frame a photo of the planet behind your sculpture, with maybe a scroll above it saying "Remember Alderaan"

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You. Retail y could do that. I like the simplicity, and the mystery with just the name. However there are many ways to do it!

[@nikonshooter71]

What an awesome idea 💡

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! 😊

[@captdan7876]

Space_Bro... wow ! what a wonderful build!! the music and narration had me feeling stuff... and things !! as always, inspiring and Beautiful work !!

[@Craftlngo]

I'm glad my main Star Wars Experience happens around 3300 years BBY, where Alderaan is still in one piece and full of intrigues of the Alderaanian Aristocrats. Great Job on this Diorama. Is it a Diorama 🤔

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!

[@alexcapella637]

The monolog was epic.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@thedarkknight803able]

This is a Awesome build! Big Salute 🫡

[@whitsheupto1981]

Seconds before the Death Star hit, someone said…”This roasted Porg is to die for!” We will never forget the the not real people of Alderaan.😢😢😢

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

HA!!!! Too funny!

[@msvsalt]

Genius!

[@ProScaleModels]

That was great - *chefs kiss*

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@g.e-psimmons9175]

I remembered you saying something about bd-1 I can't wait to see that someday!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Well done my friend

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barryfriesen8062]

Again... awesome, just awesome!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chicotelles2054]

Tão simples e tão significativo. Parabéns!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@Dungeon_of_Rap]

So does this chunk of Alderaan affect Leia like Kryptonite does Superman?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Oooh! Good question.

[@cerisekappes580]

Love the whole video! Beautiful 😊

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

Alderaan, one but lives on as long as someone remembers! You do know that Alderaan has lived beyond the blast. You see, it is now part of the "Force"... We all know that the "Force" is within us all. So WE All have some of Alderaan in us all! 😢 Just like Star Stuff that we all are made of. The Universe has it's own way of dealing with thing's. Supper build and the story was just, just, so heart warming and sad that there will not be anymore pretend kegger. 😭 LLAP 🖖

[@frankenmonkey87]

Hilarious Brian! Truly inspired.

[@M6Props]

This video was epic - love the change up in your narration and video style on this one. Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoy your traditional format, but this felt fresh and hit the mark for the content. The "fake rock memorial" turned out beautifully - its clear you put a ton of effort into your projects and how you film them! i can't wait for the next video!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@SupBro-ww9go]

Dude, that's awesome

[@mattl5826]

Can you add a link for that rock texture tool? How about a similar display for a genuine piece of the Razor Crest?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Ooooh! Th razor crest would be fun. Which tool are you asking about?

[@mattl5826]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Umm, the one shaped like a rock. Sorry Brian.

[@jdomyan01]

What kind of laser cutter do you use?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I have a Glowforge Pro, and an Omtech 60 watt. I use the Omtech a lot more.

[@rippera45]

Her name was Breha. And though many have forgotten, her daughter never did.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

that was funny and moving all at the same time 🤣❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@WiKiTWoNKa]

@@TheSmugglersRoom the Force is with you 🤺

[@ekij133]

I've been searching for a good memorial for ages but I seem to look in all de wrong places.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You've been looking in a world that's in too many spaces? . . . LOL!!!

[@AkselBredahl]

Awesome! Just like always ofc :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Gamorrean mating rituals....damnit we will never know! LOL!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!!!

[@eternalmiasma5586]

Honestly I could see the people of Star Wars doing this, like people keep pieces of the Berlin wall

[@robertvalade2400]

I love the storie you made tha veri cool.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@Quire]

Still looks like a square foam piece painted gray... #RememberAlderaan

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I've seen plenty of grey square rocks in my day. Maybe that's how they looked on Alderaan . . .

[@modelermark172]

Very well executed. Ironically, the display base itself was a more involved project than the purported piece of the fictional, doomed world. Maybe a good companion project could be a similar display with a piece of the first Death Star. Or maybe even a display with a planetary chunk salvaged from Krypton . . . ?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Live the Death Star piece idea!

[@Geek_TimeX2]

Alderaan is now aldergone

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣

[@theoneleggedraven1940]

"And Alderaan's not far away; it's SR Geekication" **Red Hot Chili Peppers (probably)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Nice!!!

[@kelleyplumer8723]

Fun episode. Hows Gonk doin? Are you wearing the Mando kits when you go to comicon/silicom/SWCelebration this year?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Gonk’s doing fine. Just hanging out powering stuff. Not taking our Mandos to celebration, but will at the others.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Gonk’s doing fine. Just hanging out powering stuff. Not taking our Mandos to celebration, but will at the others.

[@craiggehlert]

Amazing! video.. thank you..i think ill go flash mob a Gamorian mating ritual.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!! Do it!!

[@jeditsuyoshi]

what pen are you using?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

It’s a Pica pen. Awesome stuff!!

[@davedujour1]

I was hoping for another Star Trek build this year! This is pretty good though. Stupidly funny and perfect.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you liked it!

[@davedujour1]

I'm adding that to my "to make" list.

[@lt.danhooper1635]

Next, can you make something for the imaginary people who died at the imaginary Fall of Reach?

[@scottthomas6202]

Hasn't one of the exoplanets discovered recently been named Alderaan?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤷‍♂️

[@Kuruttra]

Calamari incantation? So... Splatoon is Star wars canon? Now I gotta imagine Inklings fighting Storm troopers, Sabine Wren would love them!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Right?

[@mokdumoknonsharrall1868]

😢

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

:)

[@bostdell]

ace!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!

[@LarryCarrell]

How about a piece of the Death Star? Maybe an arm or leg of one the countless contractors that lost their lives…

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Oooh! I love the idea of a piece of the death star

[@MicaMakes]

😢 i had pretend family on that planet

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DarkSideBecky]

❤❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

👍

[@tzkelley]

Alderaan was made of pink foam? No wonder it was easy to blow up. They should have made it out of rock instead.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Right?? Crazy!

[@michaelinterbartolo3]

Shut up and take Mon cal flan credits. I must have this

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Could be fun to make some for people. It came out pretty decent and it's pretty funny . . . if your twisted like I am ;)

[@CajunJedi66]

Wizard

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

👍

[@tomclem]

If you already had that rock, why not just paint the rock?

[@tom726]

Long live the rebellion and slave bikinis.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣