Star Wars Cantina | Creature Aquarium Display

[@FabWorks80]

WOW!!! 😯Fantastic build video, your level of attention to detail and creativity is mindblowing brother!!!🤯 Thank you for the shout-out and for being a judge on the FAB Works Challenge. It was an absolute blast!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much for assembling an amazing challenge my friend. Such a great thing for the community and I was honored to be asked to be a part of it.

[@RDGoodner]

You reminded me of a happy detail from my old Star Wars D6 days. Every Star Wars bar needs a unique drink like blue milk, so ours had "rainbow water." It was mineral water with a sort of rainbow sheen that came from the oils released by a fish swimming around in your glass. You were warned "Don't swallow the fish." Because the fish were little tropical fish that defended themselves by releasing hallucinogenic compounds from their skins. Predator fish would try to swim up to the school and get all confused and swim off. The dose you'd get from a single fish in a fairly large glass was just enough to make all the lights look pretty and give you a nice buzz. But the dose from an entire fish-- all at once-- was a lot more.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Awesome!!

[@realburglazofficial2613]

“I knew a Spice Freighter Engineer that ate the fish once. He launched himself at Tatooine in one of the escape pods while muttering “I know it’s secrets” over and over again. We landed to try and find him but we just found the empty escape pod. A week later, a tribe of Tuskens showed up at the nearby village with our engineer. He was found naked trying to talk to the Sarlaac, they captured him but decided to hand him back over to the humans because they “couldn’t deal with his crazy rambling anymore”. He was never quite the same again…so, yeah, don’t swallow the fish!”

[@GCubedProductions]

The wood caressing montage starting at 4:24 made me feel funny inside. Good funny, I think.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Thanks . . . I think, LOL

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Fantastic this is the reason why you are The Godfather of what we do !!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thank you Bro, much appreciated!

[@thegalaxygarage6694]

Awesome!!! 👏 What an amazing build. Thanks for being a judge on the contest.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!! I was super happy to be part of it!

[@brandonknight3527]

Thirty bucks for a stick......who would have thunk it.....Nice set up, that was very creative. The entire display is completely awesome.

[@Saavik256]

Probably specially treated wood for aquarium use, since you can't exactly just pick up a stick in your backyard and toss it in. :)

[@brandonknight3527]

Yeah, I guess....but still. LOL!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I know right?? I think i have a new business venture idea . . . Smuggler Sticks! only $25.99, a super deal! LOL

[@Saavik256]

@@TheSmugglersRoom $25,99 + S&H xD

[@brandonknight3527]

That's a good idea, LOL

[@GarthShaner]

No one mods with juice lids like you do! Love this!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! thank you!

[@NorMandalArms]

Now for a star wars dog kennel for inspiration 😁 love it. Came out great and again giving us all ideas our fish will love.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@NorMandalArms]

@@TheSmugglersRoom im serious though i need inspiration for a Star Wars Dog kennel or dog house. Help me out

[@thedarkknight803able]

This is one of the best projects I have seen. I am blown away 💥😮👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😄👍🏾.Awesome Episode .

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

That's not a stick. That's a rare species of J'um Char tree that only grows to be about a foot and a half. You've actually managed to save your patrons from a painful, grisly death as the J'um Char tree is highly prized for its poison-neutralizing properties. You can actually cut the tree into a thousand pieces and over a very long period of time, they will slowly grow into new trees. It takes a few thousand years, though.

[@jevonmiller1580]

I love the lore behind this build

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

What a great show you present! I am an electronics person and I’ve been seeking something to *inspire* myself and your channel is a wonderful source of fun electronic goodness. Thank you!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So happy to hear that. Very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Love the edit, love the creativity, the routing you did on the MDF and inserting that ribbed detail in the inset on the top is genius detail... Final look of this is next level as is your craftsmanship, love the buttery slo mo!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you bro!

[@keithjackson1180]

Love the build and I noticed you had a new helper with you. Great to get the young ones involved. Also, there are 3 truths in life. You cannot be too rich, too thin, or have too many clamps in your workshop. You will always need one more.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Amen Keith! Rules to live by for sure!

[@Saavik256]

Amazing build, and the stick story made me chuckle. We live, we learn. :) Stay awesome!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheMoneypresident]

Remember the water pinball games in 1978. Every middle school kid had one.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES! I totally had one of those!

[@TheMoneypresident]

@@TheSmugglersRoom be easy to adapt and paint if any still exist.

[@markpotenza1894]

Fantastic build Brian! Have you ever thought of creating a book (SW themed of course) with a write up on “collected” items like this so when friends stop by they can get the history of them? Or it can just be another build that you can add to as you make things if anything else. Just an idea…

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very cool idea! Thank you!

[@davidking6172]

This gives me an idea for my fish tank in my sitting room. The Wife will love it (hopefully)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

whoohoo!!

[@NathanStoutStories]

Oh the stick… comedy in tragedy. Great build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you!

[@ThisEpicLife]

Very cool. You should consider possibly getting one of those projectors with the Halloween "holograms", to add movement and a sense of life in that aquarium.

[@ResinBelle]

That is most awesome! I love the addition to your cantina. It's perfect!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!!!

[@CGRTist]

Fantastic build. Love the back story too! Sorry about the stick! Lol

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks Bro! Appreciate you man!

[@propsandvillainy]

A true work of art ! I don’t know how you come up with these ideas bro but keep them coming ! We all need to come together and talk about this thing ! We’ll done

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks man! Really appreciate the kind words. I think it's because my brain is broken just enough to be interesting . . . sometimes!

[@anperegar]

This is by far my favorite. Impressive work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@wallyquintanilla192]

AWESOME BUILD! Once again I am completely blown away by your imagination!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@regularguyjedi9154]

Wow! You just always amaze. You are truly a master at this. Thanks for the awesome build Brian and a big KZbin hello to the youngling.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you kindly

[@bryanventimiglia9633]

Awesome build. That bay with the hanging glass would have been the perfect spot for a small k cup brewer.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Oooh!! Totally!!

[@Ken4trains]

Down right clever I must say!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@perello23]

Another fantastic build my friend even with the stick!🤣🤣🤣‼️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Ed!!

[@cynnon1]

After a trip with my kids to Galaxy's Edge last year, I went down the rabbit hole of trying to build a DJ-R3X droid for my game room. (Note: he's still not finished). Stepping a little further into that same rabbit hole, I wondered if I should make the room a little more sci-fi, Star Wars-esque to really sell the feel. Last night that led me to your channel, which is a wealth of ideas and creativity. You've now gained a new sub, and thanks for all the amazing projects and builds to give me inspiration, and to help us nerdy folk know that we're not alone in this grand universe.

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

I have that same figure and wow your paint job is awesome! Everything about this one is just awesome! Love the glass jars also. Great Job Brian! It was a pleasure being on the judging panel with you!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much!

[@jasonholmes2975]

Looks great, and even greater in its final home

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!! It turned out pretty slick we think

[@jasonholmes2975]

@@TheSmugglersRoom give me more to think about for my own build that's for sure, I was contemplating one of those jellyfish tanks with the realistic jellyfish that move and light up, but I need to check how close they match the ones seen in clone wars i think they're in. Also thinking of a terrarium similar to the one in fallen order but the plants would not be easy to make I dont think

[@lindagroskopf3749]

Ouch! that is one valuable stick. Great build as usual.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

It sure is!!! LOL, thanks for watching.

[@AaronSchmidt52]

Might be my favorite build of yours yet. Nice work 👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Wow, thanks!

[@MattsAquatics]

Great video! But I wouldn't put any live fish in that tank. It is way to small for fish,but could be good for a snail. Maybe a nerite or mystery snail. And as someone in the aquarium hobby, fake sticks at the pet store ARE PRICY! The video was great and I loved it. I've always been curious about the tanks in star wars🤔😆

[@jaybird4610]

That is crazy awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks for watching!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Very cool build Brian and I love the music. It's like Tron meets Europe's The Final Countdown LOL

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!! Carissa did a great job with the music and editing. So glad you liked it!

[@serennosquadcast8297]

I have been watching videos of galaxy's edge for the exact inspiration for a display prop in the past couple days! So cool to know there are others want to help and share! More please!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome! So glad we could help!

[@sketchyguynv]

I’m gonna wait for the stick to go on sale then try this build!!!!! So COOL!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!!!

[@ekij133]

That looks great. I know I have an LED problem but I think those two little glass pots on the left with the red and green resin in them disserve to be lit (with a red and green LED) to highlight them. I wonder if you could get the resin to almost glow with an aimed LED.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yep, i've given that some thought. Though i do like how strange and mysterious it looks in the room. There is a small light above them that are a bit tough to see in the video, and they give off a weird glow, but you never know . . .

[@jeremiahbaer9042]

Great work! Very pleasing build video as well! This one has me stoked to try one myself! Thanks for being the Bob Ross of Star Wars and helping us build our own worlds! 😝

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!! That might be the best compliment ever! I loved Bob Ross!

[@barryhouman]

Nice job came out really cool. I also love the back story that you came up with for it

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I'm glad you like it, thank you!

[@ichawksfan]

I wish I had the equipment to do what you're doing with all the details. It's the only thing holding me back! You have great craftsmanship!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Please don't ever let the tools hold you back. Take inspiration and totally go for it with what you have. We didn't always have so many tools, and we were still able to create. Just go for it!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I was sort of hoping you’d say, ‘So I got home and I decided, I’m gonna make and sell sticks for $28.00.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL

[@automatemefirst]

Quite amazing.

[@blizatrex]

A really great addition to your cantina. I think one technique that you skipped past is very useful: the use of the backside of a file to deburr the interior of your cut pipe sections.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome! Yeah, we had not shown that much or every. Thanks Wayne.

[@TheOuterRim_]

Fantastic build, but you really ought to buy a few more clamps! Lol. Really cool concept and execution. Amazing!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

That TV next to where you put it needs.... In universe-ifying lol.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

AMEN to that!!

[@lasvegasnextexit1230]

That looks great in your bar!!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@calebhill7717]

Looks cool keep up the good work

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, will do!!

[@the_makersden]

Awesome build, and very detailed! One of these days I’ll be able to build with such detail as you and the other amazing makers! I have aspirations and inspirations from all of you guys!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I have no doubt you will get better each time, just keep building!

[@That1Stormtrooper]

Hans down my favorite YT channel.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so very much!!

[@trytofinishsomething]

Well done guys ... love Carissa's editing to the beat and the whole build and concept was AMAZING Brian!! Well done!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Shawn!!

[@randdmoore1]

Loved it. Dude you have a great eye for detail

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!!!

[@the_traveling_texan]

Another amazing project!!!! And had a similar dog toy story lol got home realized the $5 toy I thought I bought was actually $22

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I’m so glad I’m not alone!!

[@briancatron5496]

i thought about trying this challenge and had an idea but having never done this stuff before wasnt sure how to or finding enough parts. Guess its ok i didnt . Cant compete with the professionals and skills like this anyway.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I wish you would have given it a shot Brian. I think if you have an idea you should still do it! And never compare your beginning to someone else's middle. We all start somewhere, and we all have so much to learn. Just jump in there and give it a shot. Make a mess, make mistakes, and keep improving. I mess up every project at some point and have to re-work things constantly. It's the journey my friend. As long as you are enjoying it that is all that matters!

[@sebastiaanvreeken5562]

I think most people will have had some sort of should we return it or just keep it moment. And I am guessing you picked the stick from the aquarium section based on the price as those can get expensive as they have been prepared and are more expensive wood kinds.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That makes so much more sense Sebastiaan. I never considered it was treated. Makes me feel a bit better. LOL

[@nathanwood5977]

I love this and its so funny as I keeping seeing a Rathtar in an HMV shop window and wondering if I could do something with it. I would have never have thought of this though, such a cool idea.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yes you can!

[@YamiYoshi97]

Awesome build!!!! We use an Opee to make our cold brew coffee.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣. Thank you!

[@jeromyh8096]

That is so awesome. I just picked up that Rathtar at a con this weekend!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very cool

[@davidbrinkman7867]

Amazing! Love the channel Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@anthonypc1]

I appreciate the moral lesson of this video. Don't pay ($30!) for a stick. I'm building a tree for my cat, and I'm going on a hike for the wood branch materials.

[@AbbieNormal-x5z]

Not the stick! 😅 lol that would be something I would do!!

[@kentgoodrich9080]

Love it! Super creative.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@lopaka76]

Order $66. Your $30 stick story reminds me of a Big Bang Theory episode. One of the characters orders a Harry Potter wand on eBay, that they figure someone went into the backyard and picked it up. But the upside, it's numbered, so it's a limited edition. Lol Looks great. Rethesis drink and some death sticks.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Totally!

[@mandalorianihavespoke7453]

Beautiful once again 👏 😁

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DockingBay327Build]

Absolutely love this Brian!!! It looks fantastic in the window man!! I love how you combined all the different elements too! MDF, laser cut items, bought and found pieces! Really great man!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much! Really tried to use all kinds of techniques to give as many ideas as possible! Appreciate you man!

[@twisted_seraph]

Great build Brian, very unique and inspirational. I love how you came up with the story behind it. I did however see on your laptop in the background, and wonder what your plans looked like.Maybe show those and your thought process in the design stage.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey there, thank you! We were running tight on time, so I wasn’t able to show the plans, but we’ll make sure and include that on the next big build.

[@asilevinson1479]

your lighting got better and as a photographer I can say that your videos are made in high quality and your creativity with your builds is amazing and I love this video !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@M6Props]

Awesome build! It looks so good and fits into your cantina seamlessly. I love your creativity and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@GarlandLym]

Another great build !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Garland!!!

[@xiggywiggs]

great build as ever, excellent videography, I love the routed details especially, I'm a sucker for a wrap-around cut-out, it's a consistent feature of my 3d modeled objects. all that's well and good, but I'm commenting for one, simple reason. I think we all probably have a 30 dollar stick story.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Thank you so much! I am certain we all have a stick story, such fun to share!

[@ivangonzales5667]

Awesome and creative project as always, I really love how it looks 👏👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theGrouch74]

You never cease to amaze me lol another amazing creation,and backstory. It looks fantastic. painful stick story though

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@OfficialGlitchLab]

WOW $30 stick. I think we can all agree we have been there done that.

[@RebelMerc]

Amazing work as always, It would be pretty cool if you could add a smoke generator into the 'habitate' to give it that little bit of extra animation. But I don't know the long term effect of the vapor smoke on the surfaces/display. Anyway... great work I always enjoy your videos and would love to work with you on a project one day.

[@ViQRoy89]

I just inherited an actual glow fish tank, man, I might have to do something to make it more cool now

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sweet!!!

[@BittahGenius]

Great build as usual! When in doubt… orange juice top it!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@glenvillehyde4082]

Excellent.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Many thanks!

[@TRGreen-dk1mb]

Awesome Job!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MicaMakes]

Very nice detailed build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@01LTO]

Awesome stuff!! 👍🏻😮👍🏻

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@deannaatkinson3004]

Brian, this is one of your coolest builds yet. Not that everything you post isn’t cool. You set the curve pretty high for all of us. 😎 I really love the placement in the cantina…perfection. Several had mentioned lighting the goo globes. I initially thought the same. But, on further ‘reflection’ I think it’s reasonable to say that the intoxicating effects of the secretions are adversely affected by light. Keep ‘‘em dark and mysterious. If you needed a stick, dude, just let me know. Oregon has 78.42 metric tons of sticks. Different species. Different climates. Different states of decay. Infinite sizes. Im certain I could have found one for you. Could have saved yourself at least…. $3.00.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!! Thank you Deanna!! I liked the dark and dim globes too, glad you agree. I might have to take you up on some of those sticks . . . awesome drift wood from the beach!!

[@deannaatkinson3004]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Yes, the driftwood here is so awesome. Though, I found out that some beaches it is illegal to remove driftwood, stones, sand, etc. Speaking of sand. I collected some sand, last year, for a project. I discovered that the sand here is so incredibly fine that it freely passes through a stainless steel tea strainer. Accurately 1:72 scaled for Tatooine?

[@christiansteele7386]

Hi, Brian, the video was amazing as always and I love the stick😂 I wanted to say thank you so much for inspiring me to always try to make something out of nothing and to never stop, thanks.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much! Very much appreciate the kind words.

[@bots2beasts]

With so much effort spent painting the Rathtar, (and pricey sticks used $$$) I'm kinda surprised the seams weren't filled in. Looked like a fun project. Thumbs up anyway (and SUBBED!). Inspired me to make my own "StarWars-ish" fun stuff for around the house. THANKS!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Yes, filling the seams really needed to be done. Unfortunately the project was running really really behind, and we needed to get it completed. Honestly, by the time it was finished and fully installed, you really can't notice the seams, so I got lucky there ;) Thanks for the sub!

[@bots2beasts]

@@TheSmugglersRoom YEah, was goign to say...Not really an issue since it is where it is. VEry cool Room BTW.😎

[@pinkisthedevil2153]

Hey man, i really love your videos. They are so well done and what you create is amazing. I got in to it initially because i built an star wars inspired shooter arcade. Looks right out of the star wars universe. I have you to thank for all of the ideas. I keep coming back though because now building control panels n such is fun i keep doing it. Also when you talk about how its ok to step away, and creating is supposed to be therapeutic, very cool. any way. cheers!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad they are helpful for you!!

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Hey Brian! My padawan and I ran into you at the hasbro booth at SWC. I was just telling my wife last night we should build an aquarium, and now this pops up! Haha she would never go for it, but it fits the smugglers room perfectly!!! Another incredible, creative build man. When is lucasfilm going to hire you!?!!?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

hey there!! It was awesome to meet you! Now go build and aquarium . . ask for forgiveness later ;)

[@tynelson8424]

Amazing build! Along with doing Star Wars I keep a lot of aquariums, already knew where you were going with the stick sorry brother I wish I could of giving you the heads up.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

All good Ty, live and learn right? LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@allanon93]

I am thinking of going to the May 5 celebration next year and of course Star Wars Con, while being dress as Grand Admiral Thrawn.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome!

[@charlymacias5369]

That's a pretty funny project! I'm not fond of the sequel trilogy, but I think rathtars are cool with those lovecraftian vibes.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@frankenmonkey87]

epic as always Brian! love this so much. the attention to detail is astounding!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

love this great job

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@SuperMasterTurtle]

Why do I suspect you have a huge warehouse full of orange juice lids, lol. Cool build.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! If I don't stop collecting them I will need a warehouse for them!

[@deanallenjones]

That is beautiful! It's also an inspiring build. I'm going to watch it again whilst I sort out my workspace, but from an Alt account to give more views because you guys deserve ALL of the views!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@missingallmymarbles7670]

Any particular reason for not illuminating the hanging spheres? Looks amazing!

[@billporter6592]

Very nice piece.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you kindly!

[@garypruett269]

Awesome I'm going to do a trash compactor monster.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sweet!!! Great idea!!!

[@zackmassey8258]

Could you please do an "updated" walk through of the whole basement project please? I'm (we all are) dying to see it! Also, any updates on the star wars Air B and B??!! Thanks! Keep it up.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

We just did a walk through for our Patreon group, and showed all the warts . . . believe me my friend there are a lot of warts. The room is so far behind it's embarrassing. LOL! The AirBnB is still in the works, just waiting for the build to begin!

[@zackmassey8258]

@@TheSmugglersRoom sounds good! I'll join your Patreon! Thanks!

[@zackmassey8258]

You just got me for $5 per month. I watched the tour video. DO NOT get discouraged! I'm an artist and a carpenter, AND business owner. I know what it's like dude. We have big dreams, and our excitement clouds our perception. People like us can always see the end result before its fruition....however, we tend to neglect the discipline required to finish. "Starting" ANY project is exciting! "Finishing" a project is a hassle. Don't stop, you actually motivate ME! I hope you and your wife get a million subscribers! Cheers!

[@kurisuuu48]

This looks so gorgeous!! As for the story with the stick: I can't count how often I paid much more than I expected because I didn't check the prices or, much more often, forgot that the price for sheets of wood was per square meter and not for one sheet 😅

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks Chris! Glad I am not alone out there!

[@nigelhirth2181]

To be fair, it is a very nice stick.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣🤣🤣