Foam Noodle Wampa Cave Diorama

[@bobahyde2290]

Budget please come back!! There's so many new awesome diorama ideas I'd love to see you build!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks so much for the kind compliment! Definitely it was a simple idea, I just wanted to make some icy jagged edges and I knew foam would work great, and it was the cheapest material around that's all. cheers !

[@Bored_Zach]

all your creations look better than what the companies make, when they make playsets. great job once again!

[@RFBikerScout]

What a summer project. It is quite deluxe in scope after all and holds out well. If you really have a proper Hoth 'playset' it would take up an entire room easily with the base, the cave, the trench, the plains. This is a great way to save space and still have some excellent play environments. If I'd have more room and ambition my entire display would be filled with dioramas. I do have an Endor one almost ready to be unvailed. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. - Dan

[@drxus9609]

Selling vintage figures is one thing, but selling your dioramas is another! Truly love your creativity. Awesome vids :)

[@mrdecepticonleader]

Wow! Another incredible diorama as usual. Just seeing all the Hoth related stuff that they have brought out in recent years to commemorate Empire. Yet no updated Wampa :/ Wish they would bring more creatures out again. It was good to see it survive the durability/playability test :)

[@hondasan72]

Fantastic job!!!! I like how detailed you were in explaining the steps... And the "Kids" test was brilliant!!! You even broke down the cost... You truly are The "Budget" Jedi!! I'm looking forward to building something similar with my grandson. Thank you for sharing this! Kutgw!!!

[@timmiller7858]

My son and I love to watch, and use your tips, to create our own playsets. Thank You for taking the time to make great content.

[@UltraKryptonian]

That was pretty awesome! I might use your methods for a Fortress of Solitude diorama. Thanks for the video!

[@intergalactic6662]

Does anyone other than me enjoy following these videos and building my own?

[@waltermalone216]

A lot of niggas.

[@cjh7234]

Yep

[@SpinninBz]

Love these too very keen to start my own

[@MrCros1970]

ive made a few now here is one of my latest if interested, kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ObdJiheKZ-hsU hope you enjoy

[@MrCros1970]

this is my latest one, please have a look and let me know what you think, kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ObdJiheKZ-hsU The Budget Jedi is a legend and inspired me along with Workshop Diorama and Black magic crafts to create the one in the link above, I really love to watch these clips and get ideas etc thank you Budget Jedi

[@StarmanSkywalker]

The fact you used blue foam is ingenious! Visually it reminds me so much of the Ice Cave levels from Super Nintendo's Super Star Wars - The Empire Strikes back video game.

[@tyewood1081]

Wow great work! The best part is that it's cheap but it doesn't look cheap. And it's easy to build. Thanks for the video.

[@CMB76]

Wow, you are incredibly creative and talented. This is such a fun playset and diorama. I would have loved this as a kid.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

CMB76 Thanks for the super kind words, yeah this is pretty fun, especially because I never grew up so I'm an oversized kid haha.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks Mark a real honor to get a comment from the MM! I wish I had half your ability to make some serious stuff like your landspeeder! Somebody needs to do a slideshow of your work on youtube, cheers!

[@KitBasher1]

I really like that - the blue foam kinda showing through makes it look like real blue ice, like we get up here in northern Michigan.

[@JediVlogger]

I've officially watched this video three times....Just when I think, there is nothing else Ed's videos can teach me about dios...I realize that I'm very wrong ...just brilliant being able to see that before hand with the materials you had, just brilliant...raised the bar once again my friend...

[@eddie88lego]

So glad I watched your video on Wampa Cave..... Excellent Job!! Makes me want to go and have an attempt to do one like that.... will have to go and get some of those noodles. I also loved what you did with the paper mache on the top and cave floor. Keep up the great videos... I love your ideas!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Amazing....I wish your videos were around when my son was younger....it would have been fun to make these things with him. Very nice and the kids look like they're having fun too. :)

[@codywright2840]

People who make dioramas out of typical house hold items or hard ware store items are way ahead of the curve compared to people who make them with LEGO! $10 for that astounding piece of display?! A LEGO version that size and to that detail would cost a couple hundred dollars minimum to acquire all of pieces in the correct color and shape. Incredible work, my friend! Keep it up!

[@swagg3r_souls485]

Well to be fare you can’t really compare them, because this meant for action figures when LEGO is meant for buildable figures and structures

[@InfernoPS]

omg i am in tears.. kids are playing with toys... hard to believe nowadays.. you did an awesome job as in all of your videos.. to bad you don't have more views.. you deserve every click

[@slatho076]

Awesome diorama! I would never have thought to use foam noodles for something like this. It looks absolutely amazing.

[@robdcollector2808]

This is truly amazing..adding a flame to the foam pieces really made it look like ice!

[@southpaw99ll99]

The Force is strong with this one. This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@dioramaworkshop]

This is SIMPLY AMAZING and my SMILE is even BIGGER than the JOKER :) Love to see a fellow Diorama Builder who loves to work and design using Dollar Store items !!! I need to have you come join the Star Wars Celebration team :)

[@ILOVESTARWARSTOO]

i do like how you put that wampa cave together its a very interesting idea it is very interesting with 1 box the foam tubes can be used for other things too like on my hoth hanger great work

[@SithLord229]

WOW! Ed, how have I only just seen this video? FANTASTIC work! The cave looks awesome! I can't stress enough how cool the completed display looks, with the battle going on above ground! Awesome job!

[@Bughunt89]

Using pool noodles and fire to create a cold winter diorama, you may be the wisest man in earth.

[@Raygun619]

Youre the best at these dioramas. Very creative. Thanks BudgetJedi

[@supremeobliterator]

Awesome diorama. You are so creative when it comes to making your own stuff.

[@AncientConch]

No matter how close it looks as the movie cave it still looks really cool

[@TheOriginal]

GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH STRONG FORCE MY BROTHER!! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING!! THIS WAS MINDBLOWINGLY AWESOME!!

[@boshek71]

whoa-a true tbj classic-absolutely outstanding my friend-excellent work-the ice walls are a great idea-l oved the durability attempt-a perfect landing pad for the arc-170 hahaha thanks for the mention too,the set looked perfect with it!!!

[@orange3D]

very cool! would never have thought to use the foam noodles, and they work very well!

[@jeffpatton6358]

your displays are awesome,great work

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks a lot

[@AnneChulla]

Jeff Patton What is up

[@jeffpatton6358]

Panatda Songkhor what is up

[@tanyasalas2763]

Awesome. After seeing your Hoth Dio. I decided to build one and used yours as my model. Thanks for the inspiration)....

[@catmall]

those damn tauntauans! ;) haha. well its great it got that dirty look without any additional work to do! it looks great all lite up and everything! pure white snow would of been fine looking anyway but i think it adds to the realism of it all for sure! great job again!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Yes I think so, even though it's kinda huge, takes up so much space! and great job on yours as well!!!

[@matthewpahnke2613]

This is great. I'll have to make this for my son's birthday next year. I'll probably make a second box on the reverse side that is the interior of Echo Base to double the play value.

[@supersonic79]

Looks good man. Those foam noodles work really well as ice! Good Job.

[@MikeRendar84]

Ed, you're amazing! I think this is one of your best so far, great work!!

[@OrganicSteelColossus]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. Simply amazing. Great job. Subscribed!!!!

[@ChitownCollector]

Missed your videos, glad to see this one and I really liked the cave look. Great work.

[@Moggymorgenstein]

Terribly awesome. Reminds me of what I used to do as a kid building my own playsets and vehicles. Subscribed

[@TheBudgetJedi]

haha that's awesome. I wish I had done more of these when I was a kid! thanks for the sub and comment

[@nickangelo116]

I'm fresh into my thirties . I love collecting 4 inch action figures. Mostly batman. Only a few Star Wars.I am creating playsets for display as well.It's not just for kids!!At least it's not crack.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks, and yes how awesome would that be haha, a hoth room! (with AC). I can't wait i hope you show it off Dan really appreciate it man

[@skabcat242]

Nice use of those foam noodles. That is amazing work.

[@lamarravery4094]

Very imaginative mind you have. You should be a model maker for the movies.

[@davehenderson1415]

I enjoy your creativity. Well done

[@huntingwolf20]

This is one of the most ingenious displays I've seen. I love it man.

[@BRae0131]

I would be awesome if you did this with purple and black for the Bat Cave. Altogether another fantastic dio.

[@toy_room_of_insanity]

WOW!!!! This is absolutely incredible. Your grade is an A+!!!

[@rabidhammer31]

fantastic man, love watching the process too, great ideas done wonderfully!

[@Alaska-Jack]

Very AWESOME !!!!!! I think this one might be your best.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks a lot mate, really great to see you! hope the kids are well.

[@markmcgilton7854]

I never get bored watching what you do next . Keep it up :)

[@TheValleyboy]

Amazing work and extremely creative.

[@jclamadrid]

this is awesome..great job creating this diorama.

[@ankovlioncourt1013]

como siempre exelentes ideas y un trabajo impresionante un super diorama! saludos amigo!!!!!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks Mr. Venty! you're always so damn supportive!

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Wow! this looks fantastic. I know this is an older video, but it's really cool what you were able to do with these supplies. Well done and it looks great.

[@michaelsylvester9833]

I really enjoy this video. Using the noodles for my wampa cave. thanks for this video.

[@Guernicaman]

Another excellent job, Budjet Jedi! For a bit more of a realistic "frosty" & "icy" look on the snow, have you thought of, perhaps, adding some glitter. Would be nice to try.

[@spacejockeyindustries]

You definitely earned the like from me! Excellent job!!! If you haven't already, please do a rancor pit compatible with the classic Kenner rancor or other 3 and 3/4 scale figures

[@cheeno84]

Super awesome display!! Great for kids, since you can easily make a few!! U should totally do that!! That way you have a giant interconnective display!! Also how easy would it be to make a batcave using this as an instructional video!! Thanx dude!!!

[@AW-ob9qr]

your dioramas are amazing!

[@youngjedi1440]

very nice! I really think its a great new addition to your displays. and thanks for putting my wampa cave diorama video's link at the end :)

[@TheBudgetJedi]

thanks a lot! I totally left the back flat because usually i put it on the shelf, where it needs a flat back. But yes, one can put jagged ice edges on the back to and make it look like a small mountain!

[@darthcerebrus5074]

Helpful hint ,you can use foam covered with a thin coat of sheetrock patch plaster for the snow covered terrain .works really well especially if your doing a rocky terrain.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Hell yeah great idea, thanks a lot for the input

[@CarsonSmith74]

I love your videos. I have been a Star Wars fan for all my life, I too am a collector and I even have 3 Star Wars tattoos. Keep up the excellent work.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! You should share some of your collection with the star wars community on youtube!

[@etheangel2220]

Hoth based display in the summer...you waiting for winter before you start your tatooine diorama or something? this turned out great. the foam curved really nice too. looked real natural. you didnt mention it but was there lighting involved? btw which action fleet ATAT was that? it seemed unfamilar to me. was it one of those titanium ones or did you just repaint a regular one? also glad to see it survived the little walking disaster zones (thats what i call all kids hehe)

[@cmack282]

Excellent attention to detail!

[@mgvillanmp478]

Wow I didn't think you could top the last diorama but looks like I was wrong!!!! Awesome!!!! Very nice job!!!!

[@gmpnj29]

Looks really good. And creative.

[@stonewars3224]

Dude this is awesome! I am currently recollecting Star Wars figures from Kenner. I want to do this with my collections.

[@tedbeauvarlet896]

The blue foam is really a great idea ;)

[@VonAwesomethefirst]

This is genius!! I'm gonna try something like this myself. I absolutely love the video.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

thanks so much for the kind words - I hope you share it with us here on the youtube star wars community

[@chevyboy6979]

It looks like a real wampa cave. Good jab

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks so much bobcat! the snow actually got the dirty looking patches because the dough was clumpy in some areas, and it worked out well. I sure didn't pee in it, but not sure about those tauntauns! lol

[@galiathen]

more impressive every time great job

[@ChrizRockster]

Looks great. You could use some thin wire to mount the Probe Droid on some fine fishing line. That would really make it look great, as you could remove the transparent mounts.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Fantastic idea, thanks for watching!

[@boblowes]

Another awesome diorama. Your Emperor's Throne Room was "seriously cool" (I commented on that under my real name). This Wampa cave is so cool, it's freezing! One thing it does need - Tampa leftovers - bones, tauntaun skulls, etc

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks a lot! really appreciate the comment. and fantastic idea!

[@boblowes]

+TheBudgetJedi You're welcome. Could probably do with some blood-stained snow as well. 😉

[@OIFEagle]

Next Halloween, be sure to buy a few skeleton toys for props around the Wampa.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks a lot haha Hasbro can do it even cheaper than i can, and can sell it for a lot more! that's why. appreciate you checkin in and thanks for the support

[@steel1973ss]

U never cease to amaze me!

[@TheToysThatWrestle]

Wow! This is absolutely fantastic.

[@johnmarkgordonTV]

the two levels..below is the cave, above is the battle of Hoth.. you just gave me a great idea :-) I will be doing the same...in the far future ;-)

[@sansanong8013]

Dude, you are so creative!

[@Charlou27]

wow. I don't even like Star Wars, but I LOVE this Wampa diorama! Excellent work, Sir!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

haha! well thanks for watching! technically i suppose this cave could be any kind of cave, even for just a random diorama!

[@LAbirdmanJD]

Great job this looks amazing!

[@proxyjerk3777]

Love your videos I made a rebel hoth base using some of your technique for the wampa cave it's on a KZbin video I made called Trek Wars 2 chapter one. Your videos are very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@EnlightenmentANAVRIN]

I'm also trying to recreate the wampa cave but I didn't know which Hoth luke to buy whether its the one with the other half of the ice pilliar or the vintage collection one with the taun taun. I like the errie blue glow of the cave it gives it a super cold feel.

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks man, appreciate the kind words as always, happy you enjoyed it! yes, it looks pretty good and thank God it's durable! lol

[@bernardcoyle514]

It looks really incredible...

[@Hellokittykawaiiiii]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Hellokittykawaiiiii Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching!

[@harleighwilson4083]

+TheBudgetJedi l like the vids

[@marikaeskola9075]

+TheBudgetJedi your sarlacc is awesome I made my own thank you for giving idea my sarlacc is awesome too!

[@marikaeskola9075]

+TheBudgetJedi my sarlacc is very playable

[@TheBudgetJedi]

thanks!

[@lrf233]

Hahaha! What a great build! And most importantly it passed the durability test!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

haha yes it did thanks for watching appreciate the comment

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks and me too! appreciate the nice comment

[@KesselRunTransmissions]

Amazing Diorama Ed! Probably one of favorites :) -Chris K-

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Thanks so much for watching Andre! hope you make one too bud!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

don't know about that Stig lol but love it when you check in! thanks man!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

Yes that's one of the things I want to make for sure! thanks for mentioning!

[@TheBudgetJedi]

haha thanks mate, I knew you'd enjoy that. did you think I was ever going to use that set you sent me? heck yeahh! lol. thanks again for the awesome gift