Star Wars Gonk Droid

[@Rjstubbs]

Ok, Bolts needs to be integrated into the show from this point forward! He's the perfect shop companion! Great job as usual

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, we agree! It was a lot of fun playing off of him. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@precisioncardmodels]

+1

[@chriscofett]

Superb! Bolts definitely needs to be a part of every video. How does L3fty feel about a new droid in the shop?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@chriscofett he’s. . . . Concerned 🤣

[@dcriley65]

Long time fan, just had a B-day last week (59 going on 200 by way), and getting into Cybersecurity. Bout time you finished that droid. 🖖🏾

[@remingtonarnold7900]

That’s a beautiful a Gonk sir. Thank you for your creative builds and your optimism.

[@perello23]

This was so Fantastic! Vary well done my friend!!!!👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌‼️‼️‼️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Ed!!!

[@perello23]

I hope to see you soon!

[@punishedprops]

This was a super fun video, excellent work. =D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you guys so much, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@aaronthered4126]

Sometimes it takes someone else's enthusiasm. I parked my hotrod before my son was born. Now 5, he was in the garage with me working on something and started looking under the cover. He was so excited that there was a "race car" (all cars with flames are race cars to a 5 year old) in the garage that he played in it for hours and talked about it to everyone for weeks. I rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump, filters, battery, bled the brakes, replaced front wheels and tires, redid the alignment, and cleaned everything up in about a month. We went for a "first" ride through the neighborhood today.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That right there my friend, is an absolutely wonderful story!

[@markgreenwood5604]

I am a big fan of the "This is how I made something cool" videos because for me the creation process is often more fascinating than the end result. (which is really saying something given how epically awesome your projects turn out) But I have to say that the interplay between you and Bolts was so well done that I actually felt emotionally invested in the character and his relationship with you. You're an incredible maker, and quite the performance actor as well. Excellent work!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You just made it all worth it with this wonderful comment Mark, thank you so very much!

[@johnsantiago1872]

@@TheSmugglersRoom 9

[@Davis1138]

I can't properly express how much I love this! Thanks Brian for always being an inspiration! This video was at a whole new level. Happy Star Wars Day!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@FabWorks80]

What an awesome build and video Brian, excellent work as always my friend!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend!

[@beaverc2884]

Your Gonk Droid came out looking like it would be walking with the sand troopers. Really nice job. 🙂

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kaelyncoppinger1373]

Bolts looks fantastic! I admit, I had my doubts on Bolts’ choice in color, but you made it work perfectly! And your message about it being ok to step away from a project, was exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks so much for the video Brian! P.S. Adults are a myth. Stay Imaginative my friend! 😉

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I was worried about the color choice too, but really happy with the Tatooine look! Thank you for watching and commenting. and I love "Adults are a myth. Stay Imaginative my friend!" . . . . PERFECTION!

[@kaelyncoppinger1373]

@@TheSmugglersRoom 😁

[@blizatrex]

The finished Gonk Is a sight to behold. Well done.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Wayne!

[@hornet232]

This has to be maybe the best story build video you've done! It was great! The story, the editing, the music and Bolts! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@unfated1]

I've said it many times and i'll say it again we need a love button!!!! Great video and great build. It was well worth the wait.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much Jason!

[@stormrodgers2613]

May the Fourth Be With You, man! You are my favorite Star Wars KZbinr! Hope you have a great day! The droid build looks amazing!

[@billbrydon3725]

That whole build was fantastic. I've always loved the GNK. Thanks.

[@alfreddumas4611]

Great episode Brian! BOLTS should egg on or needle you from the background on all future builds when the Mrs isn't available on screen. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@raymondschmitt8992]

Wow!! What a video! Some of the most thoughtful production on youtube! Not to mention how awesome Bolts turned out.

[@Brian_Rhodes]

As a tv repair tech I love that I can recognize so many of your random parts. Looks great

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES!!!! That's awesome!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Another Awesome Video! Im glad you finally Finished your project.😃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😎👍🏾

[@noelaxton4941]

Brilliant!! I absolutely loved this video. Loved the droid and the creativity. You allowed me an escape before I escape to build another diorama. I'm inspired! Thank you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the project and video!

[@danswindell5446]

My new favorite video you've done. Outstanding work.

[@FlokisModels]

Bolts looks awesome! As a scale model builder we all have the shelf of doom. The place that uncompleted builds go to collect dust until we find some motivation to pick them back up again

[@seanjensen7172]

Looks fantastic! Great color and your weathering is second to none! Awesome Gonk.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you like it

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I have a static, blue Scrubber Droid, which was inspired by the Naboo Patrol Fighters. I'd seen countless yellow Scrubber Droids to go along with the Naboo Starfighters but never a blue one. I have a second storage bin masked off to paint yellow, that has been masked off for at least eight years. Now that Mando flys a metal color N-1, I'll have to make a metal colored Scrubber Droid.

[@professorpikaeeveerockruff6868]

This is why I love watching your videos

[@hannahraeside9306]

Birth of the Gonk! I love it, excellent work!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Hannah

[@Texas2NC]

This is great! Love that you got back too it and found new inspiration. Gives me inspiration to finish some of my stuff too.

[@craiggehlert]

happy star wars days! you make all of our star wars dreams better!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Have a wonderful day!

[@NerdyPastime]

LOVED THIS! You guys did great with this video and the GONK came out great! Great fun! May the 4th be with you!

[@whistlelock]

To paraphrase Neil Gaiman, "finishing a project is a completely different skill than starting a project. You gotta learn how to finish."

[@andy_warb]

It's so true about droids getting personality... I'm building a tiny scale droid and I talk to it and give him pats on the head all the time :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Love it!! It’s totally a thing right?

[@kyleschumacher7184]

Whether your morals are intended or not, greatly appreciate the energy and heart behind your amazing builds.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I appreciate that!

[@deannaatkinson3004]

Brian, my friend, you have outdone yourself. I loved every second of this video. So happy that you brought BOLTS to life. I can absolutely relate to projects sitting in a corner, staring at you, screaming every time you walk out the door without touching them. Yes, I see you over there. Yes, I feel guilty. But you need to wait a bit longer. Keep up the inspiring work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Deanna, so happy to hear you enjoyed it.

[@samuelbuscop1615]

Beautiful gonk droid!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@TheRebelsRefuge]

This is quite frankly your best cinematic piece to date, you and Carissa killed this! I love that Bolts is your “inner” outer monologue, and should be a part of the Smugglers universe going forward.. great work my friend.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so very much!

[@TheRebelsRefuge]

@@TheSmugglersRoom how many hours did this take in post production?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@TheRebelsRefuge I lost count 🤣, but it was a lot.😉

[@theGrouch74]

looks incredible, what an excellent build. thoroughly enjoyed watching you bring this to life. perfect project for star wars day. may the 4th ( and the Force) be with you

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you !

[@Mr.GScienceGeek]

Amazing video!!! May the 4th be with you!

[@richardanderson7183]

I've had the pleasure of watching a good number of your videos since discovering them perhaps a year ago. This one, however, is next level in nearly every way. The effort is apparent and appreciated! Thanks, and congratulations on a job well done.

[@davebuts1921]

Even Gonks need a little love. May the 4th be with you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Yes they do!

[@GregoryHaynes]

Congratulations Brian on finishing the Gonk Droid build! Your videos are awesome! I think the story you made up for "Bolts" was great. Thanks again, it was fun to watch.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@Frimsure]

spectacular video. one of your best yet. bolts is awesome 👌.

[@markattardo]

That was a great video...all of it! Awesome droid too.

[@mangekyorinnegan95]

This feels like Star Wars, Iron Man, and Mythbusters all went into a blender lmao! Awesome!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

HA! Love it!

[@chrisfoot6680]

Thanks for the message at the end! I needed to hear that. 🤖❤

[@robertrobinson3229]

What a great project! I love the storytelling and creativity! It might have taken 17 months, 6 days, and 7 hours for you to get here but it was worth the wait!

[@fleckione-workinprogress4249]

Absolutely epic project! Love the style!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@rondys]

Great Stuff! MAY THE 4TH be with you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

And with you!

[@ElementsofImagination]

I absolutely love this! Nice work and great video!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Unbelievable production I felt like I was watch a series on tv you out did your self sir simply amazing !!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@cocayoo]

It's awesome that we finally see him finished! It looks amazing

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@asilevinson1479]

now this is one impressive gonk you created ! I am very impressed and I love this video !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@phillipdickson993]

Another awesome build!

[@craftynara]

Great episode and Bolts looks great! May the 4th be with you!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you

[@KevinMalliaTheMaker]

I loved this episode. Happy Star Wars day

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!!

[@CGRTist]

I love Bolts! Will he be a regular on your show? Wow, a ton of work went into this Droid and it paid off big time! Excellent build!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much Ron! I do hope he is a regular, along with all the other misfit droids around here ;)

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

This video literally gave me inspiration for my next prop project.

[@tdooz8400]

Man that is one of the best Gonk droids I've ever seen. Such a cool project and I'm glad you finished it off. I typically have a project sitting that I started and go back to later to finish.

[@weskerz2102]

Glad to see you finally finished the gonna. It's looking quite awesome. As usual: )

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@Tigrillo]

Woooo awesome master piece, congrats. Excellent

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@DHGamerMR]

Awesome! Another great video to watch over my morning coffee. Turned out great in the end and well worth the wait!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ImaginerImagines]

Beautiful man. Worth the wait.

[@jay5181234]

WOW! Can’t wait to show this to my Jedi later today (on her birthday!) 🐐😍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend! So glad you liked it!

[@mikemerz8769]

I watched all the parts of this build. I really enjoyed it and I’d like to thank you for the awesome advice. I’m getting back to some unfinished projects and I’m ready to knock them out! Thanks again bud, awesome video and amazing job!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Mike!

[@AAron.09]

The best thing you've made yet, maybe it deserves a subscription 🤔😉

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@chadoliver5160]

Absolutely love this video, my favorite that you’ve done to date. Bolts must return in future episodes. Love your work brother!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@americanpatriot3150]

Amazing work and this will be one of my favorite episodes of yours! Very inspirational. Thanks for the boost in my creativity! This definitely repaired my own personal “Hyperdrive Motivator” As an artist I go into periods of creativity followed by periods of burnout and a lot of projects half completed! Thank you again very much!

[@frankenmonkey87]

that was so fun Brain! amazing job as always. And the Gonk turned out amazing! One of the best I've ever seen. Tremendous work man.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@paultitmuss]

Love everything about this video. The production values, the honesty, the music and the fact that it is a continuation of one of my favourite channels…🤖❤️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@LisaHarsh]

Very nice enjoyed that so much. May the 4th be with you

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@laytonpratt]

Thanks for keeping it real... I am like that with my projects too sometimes

[@danwood7770]

He looks Amazing I love that power droid nice work Man

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks a ton!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

How can they keep getting better? LOL This video is like a fly on the wall type of video, and I loved it. You really have to have an imagination to pull this off. Great job on the video and integration! :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks so much bud!

[@VinnieDeesnutz]

Excellent video! Well worth the wait.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Kevin!

[@ArmouryTerrain]

Not a bad build video, although not recessing the face plate bugs me. The presentation was outstanding and the watchability and rewatchability is very high. A project very well done.

[@tomahawk5118]

Very nice job. I’d take that to a Comic-Con in a heartbeat.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@BrynSmith76]

Love it, what a great video. As a custom action figure creator I totally get where you are coming from. I start so many projects and don't finish them because I keep getting new ideas and starting them and so it goes on. But like yourself I go through my boxes and look at older projects again to rekindle the buzz from the first time I got the idea for the custom and I'm encouraged to finish them, one project at a time.

[@Lothwolf04]

our Gunk Droid is taking us 3 years and we still haven't finished it and it's just a pile of parts. so you taking 1 year is not that bad

[@savmagoett]

I think this one is my favorite yet, awesome finished prop, super cool presentation / reflection about the making process and geekdom, nice music, perfect duration, good humor, your videos keep getting better and better, thanks Brian (Marc Savary from the Smuggler's Guild).

[@dad2-d244]

WOW! Great video. I sat down to preview it at breakfast just for a minute or two and ended up watching the whole thing through! Love it. New subscriber and can't wait to see more of your videos. ----a fellow droid builder!

[@regularguyjedi9154]

Thanks Brian. This was awesome and I love Bolts!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SummersideDiver]

Pretty sure we all have unfinished projects on the floor, a shelf, or in several places. Lifetime member here - I started a project in my teens and have held on to it ever since…… it’s been moved so many times I don’t want to count, and has been unfinished for over 30 years now.

[@nicdennis]

Hey man. Just wanted to say, be sure to be kind to yourself. Though your skills are top notch, and the online world can easily breed narcissists, we can tell you’re a genuine and humble guy. Give yourself grace and shake off any gate-keeping or imposter syndrome that finds its way to you. You are you, you do what you do, and that’s just perfect.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hey thanks! All good here, just having a bit of fun at my own expense 😬. Very much appreciate the kind words!

[@brianpoindexter2263]

Absolutely insane! Thanks Brian, now I HAVE to make one. My wife is not going to be happy.

[@Mu-podcast]

This is a whole new level of video for you Brian. Outstanding work, both on Bolts, whom I love as a character, and the video itself. I know the editing of this had to have taken a really long time, but you guys just nailed it.

[@51Kmh]

Awesome droid great work. l definitely need to make a droid myself.

[@DRToysCreations]

Great work!!!

[@BrucesWorldofStuff]

May the 4th be with you! Greetings Bolts! LLAP 🖖

[@peternelson3433]

Yep that's just like me. Over active imagination, hard time being forced for long projects, get side tracked alot. And a little bit impulsive when I see things that spark creativity and have to start working on it. We are from the same creative mind.

[@sketchyguynv]

Man! The suspense waiting for the integration to be successful….wow!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Thanks

[@stevebond4568]

Long have I waited, today is the day! Happy May 4th guys!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Hope you enjoyed Steve!

[@phmiii]

Amazing Work!

[@ivangonzales5667]

Wonderful and inspirational video, I think I need a Gonk Droid in my life as well ;) Happy Star Wars Day and MTFBWY :D

[@bobvitas4132]

I started thinking about mine about the time you started yours, and got a lot of greeblies done... and it has sat behind other projects. Sound familiar? The bad part is that I've since re-purposed the storage bins for, well, storage. Might have to head to the big box store and get some more!

[@petermerz2704]

Nice finish. It’s been a while. Love the weathering! May the 4th be with you! 😎

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks! You too!

[@garlandsworkshop]

I know exactly what you mean about letting time and process be a thing when inspiration flows back and forth. It took me 6 months to finish a project that was supposed to be quick and easy. However disappointed at reasons for not finishing it on time , I loved what I created when I did finish it. And it might not have been what I wanted had I forced myself through it at once. Clearly, any delay was by design,…because Bolts is an enviable masterpiece. Awesome job Brian

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Garland. Never let the projects get you down, remember, the projects are there to bring us joy!

[@grahamking9121]

The backstory (sidestory? 😉😄) and character interaction worked really well.. I love what you did there! I find this video encouraging, as I have so many projects begun and laid aside.. or remaining unstarted potential ones, once I gathered parts & materials intending use. As always, Brian, and Carissa, your approach is so helpful - informal, humorous, warm, personal, down-to-earth and frank.. while HIGHLY skilled and informative. Yay, way to go, us geeks!

[@MaksLangerd]

Amazing !!! Also great story :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@asmarteru]

Turned out great. I tend to start too many projects as well ... I don't ever give up on them, but sometimes it does take way too long to complete. Thanks for pointing that out ... might help so others who might feel overwhelmed. Happy Star Wars day!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So true! Happens to us all right? Thank you for watching!

[@davidking6172]

Great job Brian well done Sir 👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!