Book of Boba Fett Slave 1 | Toy Conversion

The Book of Boba Fett has brought back the iconic Slave 1 Firespray Gun Ship. With it, it also brought back the nostalgia I had as a kid for the toy version of that ship. So today we are going to take part in a Toy Conversion of that cherished childhood collectable.
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[@Boylei]

Beautiful work, man! So many satisfying moments in this video. Really enjoyed it!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Oh my the way that wash flows thru the lines and curves really makes a statement about weathering technique!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Right!!!! I am in love with oil washes now! You should check out Black Magic Craft's episode on making them. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWTOmmSkr61osLM

[@GarlandLym]

I love the boldness to continue 'playing' with the toys of our childhood by doing what we might have done if we had the bank accounts we have as adults. And the continual pursuit of tearing down cardboard walls. I love the creativity and vision of your projects....and the ability to narrate beyond tutorial style and tap into another level of entertainment

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much Garland!

[@jspyutube]

😲cutting into ship 😲 putting rubber cement in air brush. Result, awesome! So glad you did this.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you! I didn't actually put rubber cement in the airbrush, but I did use rubber cement. Thanks for watching!

[@rikaika4178]

Let the collectors seethe. Their hoarded mint-in-box versions just went up in value. You however made that piece of plastic look like we always imagined it did when we were kids. Outstanding work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@Lordrixson5489]

I got a sense of nostalgia watching this video, I actually still have many of my Hasbro star wars figures and vehicles from the 70's and 80's, all of which show wear and tear from the 'battles' of my childhood imagination. You never grow out of it!

[@charlymacias5369]

This is so beautiful. It's something like your inner child meeting the child you were in the past.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! That’s what I thought too!

[@edbraun383]

What a beautiful improvement. I love that you're not precious about keeping everything original.

[@DHGamerMR]

Really looked great in the end, and it brought back so many memories of the Kenner toys I had as a kid. Another great video to watch over my morning coffee -- thanks for posting this!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks for always watching!!

[@TheFoxEssence]

Kenner had some amazing Star Wars toys.

[@CajunJedi66]

Awesome. Doing these mods to your toys make it more valuable than mint condition.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

my feeling exactly. I love the way it gives it new life!

[@j.s.connolly8579]

WOW! Yet ANOTHER GREAT BUILD! I've been a Modeler since I was about six or so. Both my dad and my older brother taught me SO MUCH! I'm almost 57 now and THIS is going to be my NEXT PROJECT! I bought a Complete "Slave One" at a rummage sale last Summer for $5.00! But that wasn't the ONLY Star Wars toy I snagged! I also snagged two of the later "X-WINGS" when they made it more accurate for the 3.75" Figs. and a whole BUNCH Of vintage Star Wars figures! I spent about $12.00 and walked away with a HUGE BOX Of stuff! So this was a definite Inspirational Video! Thanks. And My the FORCE Be With You! :D

[@tvctun111]

I always modified my toys when I was a kid. That led me into scale molding and scratch building in my teens and early 20's I've lost a lot over the years but I still have some and now I want to pull them out along with my old model builds and rework them and display them. Thanks!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sweet! Can't wait to see what you do!

[@CGRTist]

You've unlocked so many good memories! And that paint job is stellar!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend. Really appreciate it!

[@andypeesto3567]

Honestly I love how you modified slave 1 I think it looks far far better now after you modified it

[@eddieortega9625]

I would have a hard time modifying my toys but I have to admit, that came out amazing! I love it! Great job. I totally understand where you are coming from. There are different type of collectors and each has to do what makes them happy. Again, great job!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Eddie!

[@QS-si3cq]

You killed this restomod! Good on you for doing what you wanted with YOUR ship! AWESOME.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you !

[@petermerz2704]

Looks great! Nice weathering. Never saw rubber cement used for chipping. You learn something new every day! Model on!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks 👍. Glad we could pass that along!

[@kurtsimonson6157]

I had a Slave I as a kid (yeah, I'm that old!) Thanks for giving the Old Girl new life! haha

[@blizatrex]

A really awesome conversion. I like how you have the memories of this toy and are making new ones with this transformation.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Wayne! Yeah, I debated that for a while, but I like the memories too much.

[@LisaHarsh]

I loved the comment about some freaking out about doing that to a vintage toy. However I find it fascinating, I’d be worried more if it was making it look new and ripping people off.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Yeah, it was nerve-racking making the changes, but I'm happy with it!

[@TURBOTOYS8]

Haha my Mom done the same thing! I love this, my view is that you have turned a nice collectors piece into a masterpiece! I like to call it turning something undesirable into undeniable! Great stuff!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very cool! thank you!

[@bretts1646]

I figure if you're the collector who's appreciating the piece, you can do whatever you please with it. :) Great work, Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Absolutely! Thank you!!

[@adorimable9690]

i had a toy like this one, maybe newer though growing up and i lost both the wing pieces. it was a good toy

[@davidshareefChTPhD]

I've been wanting to do this for years to my X-Wing Fighter and now I think I will

[@t.i.m.e2851]

Shout outs to your mum!!💯🌹🤌😊 She's a True Gem 💎 ✨ 💖

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

She truly is!

[@miked6288]

Great job! That’s not an “H” for Hasbro, btw. That original version of that toy was made by Kenner. Hasbro didn’t purchase Kenner until the late 90’s.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks. Yeah, forgot to clarify in our edit. I knew the toy was a 1981 Kenner, which was why I was surprised it had an Hasbro “H”

[@josephcranmer5930]

I just bought the power of the force version of this....it's already painted in these colors. Yours looks amazing!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@dakotamanchester7919]

It looks so cool.

[@RandomStuff2024-j3g]

love the 2 tone green paint job

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@nathanpape9026]

I love your content. Not because I’m a huge star wars fan or even make near as much or as well as you…. But because every build is humble and realistic. Keep it up, the ship looked great!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@FabWorks80]

WOW!! 😲Took me back to when I was a kid playing with my Tie Fighter chasing my brother with his Millennium Falcon! Love this B!!! Thank you for sharing it with us; it came out amazing, Beast Work!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad you enjoyed it Bro! Thank you as always for watching!

[@chrishight6598]

Both amazing and inspirational!!! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

. . . and thank you so much for watching!

[@samuelbuscop1615]

It looks great!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@dangerbowers]

I've been staring at my 1981 Slave 1 and wanted to do this for quite a while. I'm also missing the same piece and I'll look for a similar replacement. Love the bigger idea of your space and am looking forward to seeing more! Great work!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Nostalgia!!! I love it! Great paint job bro.. great storytelling too 👊 what a lovely addition to "The Pit"

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

thank you sir! Glad you liked it!

[@thebountyhunterlounge1510]

My heart stopped when I saw the dremil disc and bandsaw... then I liked the Boba Refresh you did. Awesome build... no different then painting the kit model. I think you're going to need more juice lids for your collection. 👍🏼

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, I was worried I had enough kids 🤣. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRebelsRefuge]

Ok, I must say.. this video and its narration felt like it described my feelings to a "T".. reminiscent of James' bench build, this drew on the nostalgia of Star Wars and my childhood that reminds me of the absolute joy this franchise has given me. Thank you for keeping that spirit alive.. When I saw that Slave 1 fire spray model and followed along as you dissected the piece I felt at ease knowing you were the one doing this "re-imagining" of that scale model. It was then that I realized we make our own determinations on what gives anything value in this life, there are no set rules or standards.. Thank you for awakening the creator in us all and being the vehicle that has delivered us there.. In other words good build lol

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend. So very glad you enjoyed it. It gave me such a thrill to work on it, and I am very happy to hear it was well recieved!

[@GothamCity48532]

Most excellent, sir Brian.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you kindly

[@kiwimanMAKMCSWF]

Incredible paint job, this is awesome!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@bryanbbarnes]

Use the salt and hairspray method!!!! It works awesome!!! Can’t wait to see more room builds and want see your flight suit.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks! Great tips!

[@drscifi]

The music this week was on point!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Darren!!

[@captdan7876]

SO freaking Organized !! no i'm not jealous at all !! Lol Awesome Build !!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rapscallion3506]

Love the improvements. You’re a genius. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@geneleong5184]

Perfect! I’m speechless

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@toypolloi]

Great work. The end result looks really nice. I took this down another route a few years back making it still toy like, but with better stickers and lights. You may like to check that out.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Cool, thanks! That would be great to see. I will go check it out!

[@jeremy_page]

It's really neat to see two of my favorite KZbin channels connecting! The first thing I thought of when Brian started working on this was Dave's video from a while back. Keep up the great work (both of you)!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@jeremy_page Thank you!

[@JJModelMaking]

Brilliant!!! I have a Slave 2 up in the loft, might just have to give it a once over. .

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sweet!!!

[@ilbftman]

Looks awesome. I built the Imperial shuttle Tyderium model kit back in 1984, looked too clean so I did my own weathering. Still have it today

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Love the Tyderium shuttle! I have one of those toys, maybe it deserves a mod?

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

I repainted a Revell snap and play falcon using similar methods. Turned out awesome. I love improving stuff with weathering!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome!

[@cerisekappes580]

You truly brought this toy to life!!!! Amazing!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@TheSmugglersRoom you are welcome 😊

[@franksdivingadventures4752]

Nice, now I want to do one for myself

[@jorgeldejesus8465]

Kenner indeed did toys who pass the test of time, that Slave 1 is from 1980, I have it on Xmas with Boba Fett and boy I play with hours and hours , I still have it , I did some paint and restore job on the ship and missing black ramp , great job on the toy !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Love it! Thank you! I have several others that certainly need an upgrade, my millennium falcon to name just one ;)

[@jandrasco2498]

Wow that turned out great

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@davedujour1]

As Toy Story has told us, toys are meant to be played with and used. If playing with them means repainting or modifying them to make the owner happy, then go for it. If playing with them means keeping them in the plastic and hanging them on a wall, that's fine too. Everyone is going to have a different way to enjoy their own toys.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Amen, well said!

[@DarthIllusive1]

Great custom and wonderful ideas!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@americanpatriot3150]

Great mod! This is the toy we wished Kenner/Hasbro would have given us! I’m currently slowly modding my Big Millenium Falcon. My goal is to put lights in interior and cockpit using fiber optics. I did a wash on it a long time ago but now it’s time to paint the full interior and trick it out. Your Slave I looks amazing. I’ve used the liquid latex weathering Boba Fett helmet and yes it is expensive. Thanks for the tip on rubber cement! I had forgotten about that stuff. The last time I used it was in elementary school! I can’t wait to see The Pit!

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

This is SO awesome. I found my old one of these recently and moved across the country, couldn't throw it out. Don't have much room now, but I might just have to try the same (it'll never happen tho, so if anyone wants it...)

[@stephenlozano2816]

That’s incredible!! Awesome job 👍🏼

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Craftlngo]

Awesome Build, Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@knightzcross419]

Awesome as always! Was skeptical at first cuz those are highly collectable, but it turned out so much better than expected!Brian, you're the man! Thanks for another great video

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! I know, super scary to cut into a vintage collector pieces, but i'm thrilled with how it turned out.

[@ChristianMercadoAcevedo]

Excellent work and outstanding commentary

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sharkozym]

Wow!!! You guys never disappoint!!! I have many x-wing fighters and several millennium falcons and I would love to do something like this to one or two of them!!! Great work as always and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for your room build!! I’m sure it will be epic! Shark!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You should!! I have a few Falcons laying around . . . i think that's next ;). Thank you for watching!

[@menschmeier13]

Wonderful project!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@bruticusmagnus]

25 years ago I took Slave 1 and added leds from Radio Shack. I miss the old school radio shack. Anyway I added jumbo orange led lights to the thrusters with a momentary switch. The light was so intense it made my stomach queasy.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, I miss Radio Shack too!! Sounds awesome what you did!

[@andypeesto3567]

Ooo that is so amazing I love it now

[@regularguyjedi9154]

Absolutely amazing. As always!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@johnnyknight5139]

That looks freaking awesome 💯

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@mecdj]

Fantastic.. well done .. it’s your toy and you’ve improved it !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks a lot!

[@cerethpainting6606]

Oh man, this is totally my jam! Great video!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@southp2470]

Absolutely loved this. I have the 1996 POTF version of this and I was looking for inspiration to do the same thing. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You are so welcome!

[@mercury1076]

Awesome piece of work. Fabulous.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Salt is excellent for the chipping effect also. Wet the panel with a damp paper towel, then flick the salt on. Let it dry, then spray your paint. Let dry. Brush the salt off. Boom.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Great tip! Thank you so much!

[@pozitron7242]

Mom at the beginning of the video: “Awe that’s so sweet , I knew he would enjoy them in the future.” ‘Proceeds to dismantle the ship’ Mom:NNNnnnnnnOooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL!!!!

[@basvanderwerff2725]

Came out great, gotta love the star wars ships

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you. Yes indeed!

[@isaacvalladares9159]

Unbelievable work !! well done.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@CReevesMakes]

This is the way all SW toys should have looked! Although after years of...love, mine were pretty dingy and distressed. LOL. Great work Brian! Love the tips and details!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Totally agree my friend. Thank you so much!

[@BlahBlahYaga]

So rubber cement acts as that masking liquid stuff! Good to know! Always learning something new & cool from you

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Hope that tip helps!

[@propsandvillainy]

I think my dude and wow counter just blew up I said it in my head so much ! Incredible stuff ! Dude ! Wow!

[@lesssanartofficial4830]

Great job, hope you do the vintage Slave 1 conversion with the latest version!

[@GalactiVids]

Cool refresh on the ship! I have my childhood Slave 1 that I am keeping rough and one to play with if any kids (or 40yr old friends) visit. But I also have a nice display version. I think for anyone upset by you modding this one, just remember it’s not like this personal toy was ever going to be in the marketplace.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Exactly how I feel. This one is mine and it will remain that way. Thanks for watching!

[@toddler_dragons]

I really like this! I've never had much interest in perfectly mint in box collections. And I love how you have customized your childhood toy :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you. Totally agreed

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Amazing job, love the paint and weathering. I can see both sides of keeping it the way it was and improving it, but im with you as far as improving and keeping it around for a long time to come.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@rahadianaryo5979]

@@TheSmugglersRoom 04:37 Good Job 👍! That's *one watery job to done* here...💧!

[@theGrouch74]

proper nostalgia . takes me right back to my own childhood playing for many hours with this toy . my fav ship. glorious stuff

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@bobp5356]

Beautiful job. You are a master of detailing. It will really help me out with my builds. Thanks

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome, thank you!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

That came out amazing, I had slave 1 as a kid as well, but have no idea what happened to it (along with all my Kenner SW toys). The thing is, I collect the 1:12th scale figures as an adult but never even considered getting an old school SW ship and modding it like this, such a great idea, and so well done!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much! you should try it. It was incredibly rewarding!

[@PhuVet]

If you use a yellow as primer and then do the chipping it will look like the paint was burned and weathered from blasters and reentry heating. I got that when i went to kennedy space center on one of the shuttles. The paint is ablative and is sacrificed to protect the sheet metal skin. Of course, use pigment and clear matte to add the effect of scorching. You can add iridescent paint to look like heat stress.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@antsquirly7654]

Good to see you again. Missed you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We just needed a small break, but we are back in action once again!

[@TANGO2072]

Did the same thing to my TVC Slave-1 w/ engine lights and sounds... now adding laser flashing lights to the guns and Seismic charge

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome

[@spectre_x_customs6955]

Dude that is too cool! Great job.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@craiglundgren1685]

You continue to inspire. Great work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I appreciate that!

[@davidbrinkman7867]

Dank ferrick that looks sick!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣 thanks!

[@NerdBarrage]

I'm using your video as a tutorial on how I'll paint mine. Keeping it stock and original is really tempting but damn that looks amazing! Well done!

[@IDMTB3D]

I love the mix of projects your doing, I have an old ESB Airspeeder toy that needs a repaint.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Brandon, that is so great to hear. We were really hoping that the variety would be good. We have so many ideas!

[@ResinBelle]

Awesome! Love the look of it

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@emilflognoid1532]

That was cool man! Good job, I got a slave one project in the works, I liked the rubber cement trick, thanks for the tip!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@jefferydecker6652]

Looks awesome

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@davidknight2220]

Brilliant truly inspired thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You are most welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ssskids123]

Fantastic build! I’m now looking at my die cast star destroyer and thing about paint and lighting!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Awesome!

[@russellschmidt2648]

I like the rubber cement masking. I’ve never used it, but I have used mustard.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Mustard is a gods one too, I just don’t like the way it smells 🤣

[@nathannevers9503]

Loved this one!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@jbprospector3638]

Came out great 👍 can't wait to see what's next 😁

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

More to come! Thanks for watching!