I think the "something out of nothing" videos are my favorite, as much as I love the 3D printed, laser cut, and laser etched customs. Nothing beats the stuff made from random bric a brac.
@TheSmugglersRoom3 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is certainly one of mine as well.
@AfterimagedKid5 жыл бұрын
You and your wife are so cool! I can't wait to make my own props inspired by you guys!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, we can't wait for you to make your own as well!
@FigmentsMade5 жыл бұрын
That's a great collection of smaller things! Sprinkler parts are such a fantastic idea! I suddenly have an urge to start disassembling parts in the aisles of Home Depot to look at the innards...
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
LOL!!! Right! Its amazing how many little parts and pieces you can find there, and so many of them are inexpensive and totally unrecognizable.
@FMCMUSA2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom what is your favorite faction
@blizatrex5 жыл бұрын
Looks really great. I wouldn't doubt many of the comparable props from the movies weren't kitbashed from the hardware store. A layer of thin craft foam would work to bulk up the belt.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wayne! The craft foam is a GREAT idea!
@Daniel_Palmqvist5 жыл бұрын
I love pvc magic, nice.👍
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theoneleggedraven19403 жыл бұрын
Made 2 non-canon comlinks for my daughter and myself for costume fun around the house because of this video. Great advice and ingenuity, B!
@JJModelMaking5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ideas and we'll executed! Loving the husband / wife team up!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! She keeps me going for sure, and we love working together!
@talaferrosingleton69654 жыл бұрын
And Awesome to see a Tag Team at work!😎👍🏿
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are going to try and do that more and more.
@PariahBurke4 жыл бұрын
What a talented and imaginative couple you are!
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! She's a keeper for sure!
@eyelikes2watch4 жыл бұрын
Fun! Thanks for the great ideas.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@NerdDad423 жыл бұрын
I see some great use of plumbing on that wall behind your head!
@lubovgeorgeable3 жыл бұрын
When I can actually say" can I have it "? to your video before even knowing what your going to create, I know it's an awesome channel!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom3 жыл бұрын
😉
@RainMakeR_Workshop5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're over that nasty case of Resin Greeblieitus.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
indeed!
@MapleJames764 жыл бұрын
Everything you're doing on this channel is inspired, Brian. Thank you for sharing :)
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much!
@legomegacy4 жыл бұрын
Man this is right up my alley of Star Wars inspired props. Thank you.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, so glad to hear it!
@scottthomas62025 жыл бұрын
Have you ever told the store employees what you're doing with all those plumbing parts? If not, you should. Lotta fandom out there! It might be a little bright spot in their day. Maybe bring a finished prop and show them...or give to the store. Steampunk prop builders get a lot of their parts from the plumbing and gas fitting section..lots of brass parts there. Cool video!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
You know, i really have not, but I love the idea of bringing in a finished prop or two to share with the store. Thanks for the suggestion!!!
@joyleencamiellegreene4 жыл бұрын
OMG, she is just a quirky and awesome as you are! Good match you two
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
She so is! She’s the best!
@freefallcustoms1755 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video sir! I'm currently working on some items for my Merc Kit (Constructing medic items, for brigade) and these types of videos always help get the creativity going.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That sounds awesome, we’d love to see what you come up with!
@TheAtariCreep5 жыл бұрын
As always amazing stuff bro. I absolutely love sprinkler heads for projects.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Those parts are great . . . and soooooo cheap!
@matthew_thefallen2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to have a partner in crime for this kind of stuff! 🙌🙌🙌 Cool as hell!
@TheSmugglersRoom2 жыл бұрын
it totally is!
@jediknightjairinaiki5605 жыл бұрын
I made my own Jedi and Sith Lord belts, inspired by the prequel Jedi and Darth Maul.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
SWEET!!!
@joshuasprings69275 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome im doing a smuggler costume this weekend
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to hear you are making a Smuggler Costume, how exciting!
@JamesR5D45 жыл бұрын
Great droid caller! I made a few droid callers out of pvc pipe and some machined aluminium a few years back now. The best part was I fitted them with a buzzer, battery and push switch and it sounded very similar to the film sound effect.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
YES!!!! The buzzer is a perfect addition, and you are right, that sound is an almost perfect match!
@hackfraudfilms4 жыл бұрын
you somehow managed to master the star wars design language, which shouldn't be possible haha, i'd love to see some videos on how to make some boots in the design of star wars, something along the lines of Cal Kestis' or the Mandalorians, I think you'd nail that. Great video too man.
@GratuitousSets5 жыл бұрын
Oh...and i've been awake for 40 hours straight working 🥱 I think I should slep sooon
@kg-bricks5 жыл бұрын
This looks so good
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ivangonzales56675 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool and awesome accesories for a Star Wars costume 😉👍
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivan!!!!
@johntheo47294 жыл бұрын
You guys are very talented
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@j.s.connolly85795 жыл бұрын
Awwww Man! Sewing is EASY! But see... My Fiancée ALSO Lacks at sewing... but she has the OTHER Skills and I do the "SEWING"! So we double team out stuff and just rock it out! :D And Yea I LOVE all of the Fiskers products! their "Scissors Sharpener" is WONDERFUL and a MUST HAVE For sewing AND crafting!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
That is so great! We love other duo's out there making awesome stuff! Thanks for the tip on the sharpener!
@j.s.connolly85795 жыл бұрын
LOL Yea your wife seemed to get into it too. her brief showing was funny though. And I will add... she has nice hands for doing close up demos. As someone that has done "Close Hand Demos" in pics. I've seen some REALLY Ugly hands and it can distract from what is going on. So Yea props to her for doing that, AND Nice filming of the sewing parts. AGAIN I've seen some BAD Sewing demos. And yea those "Sharpeners" are REALLY NICE to have for scissors AND even small blades AND Exact-O blades as well. I have a few of them. The are pretty inexpensive and can be found at most fabric and some craft stores. Some Sharpeners also have a removable/replaceable sharpening stone as well.
@talexander72175 жыл бұрын
I made a light diffuser for my lightsaber when the blade isn't installed out of one of those sink water diffusers. it works great.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
perfect solution!
@curtishart13205 жыл бұрын
Love you two awesome geeks!
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@purrosleukos2535 жыл бұрын
So much skill, and so much fun you guys are awesome and yet another really cool project!!!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@patrickmills23245 жыл бұрын
Great project, thanks for sharing!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@johnswanger84745 жыл бұрын
What's up you awesome geek! Great episode today, looking forward to the acrylic console interface panels!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That will be coming up soon. We are working on those panels as we speak!
@johnswanger84745 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom You are One with the Force and the Force is with you.
@verkoop74524 жыл бұрын
Love this channel
@verkoop74524 жыл бұрын
Hey Smugglers Room, could u make more wall and panel themed things I am making an Star Wars room (dead star control room)
@createscifi5 жыл бұрын
Great Episode!
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@moviemaker70215 жыл бұрын
This is so good! :D Thanks so much! 😊
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!
@stylincarrie14 жыл бұрын
instead of using fake leather , go to the thrift store, spend $5 on a leather coat an cut it up. I made my Han Solo belt and holster from one. Purses and belts are good for parts too.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
That’s such a great idea! Thanks for sharing that with us!
@borgieTT5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the way you format all of these videos. Really makes prop making look a lot less difficult than it appears! Keep up the great work! :D
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated! So glad we are helping!
@cashzeigler25965 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video I am going to level up expo and I am making a star wars cosplay
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@AlanVonGoodleef3 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@TheSmugglersRoom3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@brianw945 жыл бұрын
I love your work! Keep it up!!!
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@aeper5 жыл бұрын
Very nice, Keep up the great work!
@mstruvmgc074 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love it
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@davidtheswedishtechguy5 жыл бұрын
Now my 7 years old son stood behind me in the garage and asked... who is this cool dude daddy? And I said it’s the cool dude I found on KZbin that builds something out of nothing🤪 My son got so exited on you’re L3-fty 😊and now he watched the video and asked me if we couldn’t watch you’re videos and build stuff together 🙏😍 Thx for getting my son of the Nintendo 😂😍
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this. We can't tell you how great it is to hear that your son wants to build with you . . . that's what it is all about!!!!
@davidtheswedishtechguy5 жыл бұрын
The Smugglers Room when I was at his age I loved to take stuff apart and build something of my own and it all started when I saw the movie BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED and I loved that movie so much that my dad helped me build o look a like character from a styrene hamburger box that we glued stuff on from an old VCR 😊 Since then i pulled all I could apart to get the good stuff, and now when I’m older (37) il almost always improves stuff or just take it apart to check how it works🤷♂️😂 my wife is not that happy all the time doh😂 So now that my son got from build it for me dad to watching you’re video and wants to be apart of a build brings a tear in my eyes and it’s priceless 😍
@Shogundoxie1414 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you could make a computer/data spike with some of those plumbing parts
@jediknightjairinaiki5605 жыл бұрын
I've made several Droid Callers out of car battery terminal cleaners. They're metal and close to the same size as a flash handle. To secure them to my belts, I used a metal "c" clamp, like you would use to secure a broom to a wall, which I riveted onto the belt which allowed me to carry the droid caller horizontally like Han did. On a different belt I secured a metal clip, like you would use to hang a set of keys from, which allowed me to hang the droid caller, with a small metal d-ring on the end, vertically more like Luke did.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thats great! Very awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
@art4lifeproductions6123 жыл бұрын
I really want a custom leather belt for my new SW inspired outfit. I'd pay for it easily
@GratuitousSets5 жыл бұрын
Lol fantastic 😉
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated my friend!
@ttccraftworks84695 жыл бұрын
awesome work as always mate. love it. but i too share your fear of sewing... il stick to weapons and armour i think lol
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
LOL, I have been getting lessons from Carissa, so far I'm a bit rough but I love the idea of adding it to the arsenal of making!
@wizarddiy20785 жыл бұрын
This is just a suggestion but I was trying to make my Alexa look a bit more Star Wars like and less boring, it failed. But is there any way in which you could do something like that or something you can adapt for that such as a stand. Again just a suggestion, keep up the great work!
@babyyoda20675 жыл бұрын
I just tried something similar with but with my google home, and yeah it didn’t go to good😂
@Gabesterreviews5 жыл бұрын
Wizard you should try painting your Alexa Droid colors and add some plastic painted Droid looking parts on to it oh I got a idea you should make your Alexa look like the new Star wars Droid you know the green and white one who rolls around on a wheel in the rise of Skywalker
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Hi Wizard, we have not totally re-made or altered any Alexa yet, but I like it and I think we need a serious upgrade! Now that said, we did build a ridiculous display for our Echo Dot if you haven't seen that episode check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3LahmCjh8acmc0
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
@@Gabesterreviews OH!!! I love that idea Goober, fantastic!!
@canvey67585 жыл бұрын
goober reviews I love that idea 💡
@alexb28895 жыл бұрын
Bruh dis niiice I'm not planing on a constume but DANG thanks great video
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
@cernstormrunner72634 жыл бұрын
Re: commlink - I believe Irv from Plecter Labs put a stripped down Bluetooth headset in a commlink prop and paired it to his cell so that the thing actually worked - i may have to try that
@scottmemberg5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! wtg!
@JvdBos4 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! And your sense for greeblie placement and whatnot is top-notch. But I'd like to challenge you to make the belt outta leather next time around :-) It might be easier than you think :-D
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are always hoping that our greeblies look legit. We will gladly accept your challenge on the leather working, i want a full leather solo belt . . . SO MUCH!!!
@JvdBos4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Cool to see you're picking up the gauntlet ;-) Looking forward to see what you'll make of it! I'd help, were it not I'm on the wrong side of the ocean ;-)
@MonkeyBox123 Жыл бұрын
Every time. Every dam single time I watch you guys videos, I wonder, how do they not work for the movies or something?
@TheSmugglersRoom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Raysboss30211 ай бұрын
I’m still looking for that woman who wants droid callers. You lucky man!
@TheSmugglersRoom11 ай бұрын
I'm a very, very lucky man!
@talaferrosingleton69654 жыл бұрын
I going to build me a belt!😎👍🏿
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! That’s so great to hear!
@DMWolFGurL4 жыл бұрын
Brand new subber, as in I mean I looked up Star Wars themed houses and you popped up, saw you build Star Wars themed things. Do you know what I have always wanted is to have a built in wall bunk bed like on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, or KOTOR II, with the lights and stuff. built into the bed cubby with you. Like the beds in the Ebon Hawk. The lights are at the head of the beds in the sleeping chambers. That's what I would love to build in my home those types of beds.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Yeah those bunks are great, they would be a very cool build!
@j.s.connolly85795 жыл бұрын
YEP! Another AWESOME VIDEO Brian! Nice Job! As a life long "Costumer" you hit the ALL the nails on the heads! Great Info! Costuming is SO Fun! I for one LOVE that ADULTS have gotten into it and Costuming isn't JUST for kids anymore! :D
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! So very glad you enjoyed it!
@emdee77444 жыл бұрын
Hi. Have you made a Wookie Life Day orb? I would love a simple DIY on that from you, if you could!
@otee16254 жыл бұрын
Hi, I like the sewing, but honestly, just go to some army surplus store or onlineshop. You get weathered old leather straps, belts pouches of all sizes for just some spare change.
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
No doubt! I love the army surplus stores, they have all kinds of great stuff. Perfect for kitbashkng a costume together!
@verkoop74524 жыл бұрын
Hey Smugglers Room, could u make more wall and panel themed things I am making an Star Wars room (dead star control room)
@jasoncarbone55534 жыл бұрын
Quick question. What is the part you use on the top of the droid collar? The disc?
@joshuatrujillo18884 жыл бұрын
Love ❤️
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@broertriangle57454 жыл бұрын
love the vid and i would love a vid about how you got to become you and what you do for a living ps this is a great video and i love can you star wars this. 👍👍
@deathtrooper71045 жыл бұрын
What about hydro dipping the droid caller or pieces of it like you did with the beskar?
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
That's not a bad idea at all! May have to try that, thanks!
@claudiabettinelli76334 жыл бұрын
How did you make the metal effect I didn’t understand it
@rodaf924 жыл бұрын
Re Commlink... I love your idea on making the commlink, I am planning on making few for my geek friends, but what items did you use. besides 1.5 GPM Dual-Thread Water-Saving Faucet Aerator, DURA 1/2 in. Schedule 40 PVC Female Adapter and sprinkler head, I was wondering what was the gray piece items. Can you help. Thank you in advance
@Syddalucida5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a post-TROS First Order officer costume, not entirely smugler/rebel look, but this has still been rather inspiring. 👍 And well... Can you tell your wife she has some very pretty rings? :D
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful, best of luck and be sure to let us know where we can see photos of your work. I will certainly let her know, thank you!
@mkbwarrior2 жыл бұрын
What are the screws?
@remuslazar20333 жыл бұрын
You should show us how to make a vest transponder. Various SW jackets have these buttons amd greeblies on them. I M thinking of making and old vest into a Star Warsy smugglerish vest
@TheSmugglersRoom3 жыл бұрын
You know, it’s so funny, we were talking about that exact thing last night. So, I think your right.
@remuslazar20333 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom excellent. Then I can't wait for the video
@sheevpalpatine97045 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and are satisfying to watch however I would love some more projects that are easy to achieve with little or no tools like your galaxy's edge datapad phone case. (I am also considering making a datapad like yours, as I need a new phone case) Also you earned a new sub :-)
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! We agree, and we do have other episodes coming up that require even less tools than this one. We are working to balance between elaborate tools and minimal tools to give as much variety as we can. Our biggest goal is the inspiration factor. If we can make a project that gets your creative juices going, that is a win! Thanks for the sub!
@sheevpalpatine97045 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom Well I'm most likely going to atempt the phone case/datapad project minus the air brush.
@sheevpalpatine97044 жыл бұрын
Hey also I have seen a few people transform toy lightsabers into something cooler and I was wondering if you could do the same.
@oof-is5rl4 жыл бұрын
Can I have a link to your store
@oof-is5rl4 жыл бұрын
Can you start putting links to your store in the description plz also can I have one now
@Gabesterreviews5 жыл бұрын
Hey smuggler can you make Star trek props too in your next video?
@alexb28895 жыл бұрын
Starwars good star trek bad
@Gabesterreviews5 жыл бұрын
@@alexb2889 I get it Star trek not as good as star wars but I am talking about him making the old Star trek props not the new ones honestly I prefer the old Star trek than the new one we got goin on now
@alexb28895 жыл бұрын
There's a new one?
@Gabesterreviews5 жыл бұрын
@@alexb2889 yes they made a new Star trek series a few years ago
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
There are actually many Star Trek props that would be fun to tackle. I can't say it will be in the next episode, but I'll tell you I have always wanted a nice phaser, and a vintage Tricorder would be sweet!!!
@JoeZook5 жыл бұрын
As we were watching... My kids heard you say 'Carissa' and they snapped up and said "WHAT??" because my wife's name is also Carissa... They thought you were building stuff with mama! Haha
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!! That is fantastic!! We meet so few Carissa's out there!
@atticus-rex5 жыл бұрын
How do I send you pics of some things I've built for our fan film based on your teachings?
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. All three places are good for sending personal messages. We'd love to see what you have been up to!
@RainMakeR_Workshop5 жыл бұрын
I've personally never understood why most costume belts close at the back and have decorative buckles. Still cool though.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is true. That being said, it would be nice to make a belt that actually uses the decorative buckle to actually . . . buckle! LOL
@shawnbartlett81384 жыл бұрын
Do you do this kind of work for a living ?
@TheSmugglersRoom4 жыл бұрын
Not yet ;)
@MasterKydis7 ай бұрын
Need advice. I bought a pattern from Etsy to make Jedi robes. It’s formatted as large European paper sizes and the local print shop is quoting me $85 to print it. That’s more than I spent on fabric! There has to be a better way…
@TheSmugglersRoom7 ай бұрын
Sorry, wish we could help!
@MasterKydis7 ай бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom one for the wife - how do you handle your patterns?
@scatman75695 жыл бұрын
FIRST!!!!!
@quixoticjedi9425 жыл бұрын
Wait til you start working with leather, that's a whole other rabbit hole to go tumbling down. I started making my own Jedi belt and now I'm making leather armor including helmets.
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Sweet!! We can't wait to start leather working. We have several of the tools, now i need the courage!! 😂😂😂
@quixoticjedi9425 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmugglersRoom I watched tons of tutorials on KZbin and followed another tutorial on Rebel Legion for the belt. All the tools and materials cost the same as a custom belt from someone on Etsy, and I learned a new skill. So either way it's a win win. Good luck with your leather working!