We are Building an Insanely Massive Star Wars Diorama

[@TANKTheImmortal]

These dioramas are my favorite part of your build videos. Worldbuilding with action figures like this is the way.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We really enjoy them as well!

[@kyr_taap]

This has to be one of the best speeches about a hobby/passion that I've ever heard! 👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Very much appreciated!

[@JamesG19771]

I was about to type something similar. Such wonderful words and so true.

[@CGRTist]

With winter upon us and the garage super cold, this is the perfect time to get into diorama builds! Perfect timing!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

There you go my friend! Do it!!!

[@Boylei]

So stoked for this, Brian!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend!

[@lamarravery4094]

You clearly are a pro. You're very good at this

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@lamarravery4094 thank you!

[@deannaatkinson3004]

OMG!!! You’re getting really good with sculpting XPS foam. The Pit is really starting to come together. There is already so much activity, energy, movement going on. Many stories are unfolding on these evolving streets. I’m blown away.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You are too kind! It's really starting to feel like a place!

[@lilevil_bricks9419]

This is amazing. Every inch has detail. Im sure you have details that only you know are there it seems you dont take short cuts and that shows man. great work

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@barryhouman]

This is looking really cool so far. I'm really excited to see more of this project.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, we are really excited to build it!

[@scottc8463]

You are so correct Brian. Creating helps re-set / heal the mind. Our brains need time to file away all the BS we throw at them day to day. mowing the lawn, washing the car, doing dishes and YES....playing with toys and building Star Wars rooms allows our minds to go on cruise control for a while so it can file away all the important stuff we take in. This is a necessary process for us and very healthy. Very cool diorama you got going there by the way. Did I see Luke trying to keep Han from seeing Han & Leia? LOL

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Yep, Han from the multiverse!

[@R4-98]

This is looking amazing Brian! Can’t wait to see the progress on this project!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks, we are super excited about it too!

[@griffinwojtowicz6961]

This actually was the most inspiring opening. Well done. Seriously. This was the most honest exposition. Thank you for the encouragement. Men need to hear this.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much

[@s1lvert1tan]

Tiny details telling tiny stories. Love it!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!!! I love it.

[@GCubedProductions]

Fire. Lit!!! What a speech all while showing off some very impressive rock work

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad it has you excited!

[@derekcoppinger4472]

Excited for this one! 😁

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@xanderdixon3688]

That’s looking really good allready

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank yoU!

[@ResinBelle]

Can't wait to watch this this evening after work.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@ScootJockey745]

Great motivational talk. ❤ There IS nothing wrong with being the 54 year old (today!!!) nerd that I am. Your diorama and prop/room builds are second to none. I hope to match your skills someday 😅. Right now I'm building Mando and IG 11 a custom speeder from a greeblied up shampoo bottle. 😊 I'll use some of your foam techniques for the display. Merry Christmas and Happy Life Day Lol!! (Yes...I will find the Star Wars Holiday Special on You Tube 😂😂😂).

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Merry Christmas to you as well! You’re going to knock that project out of the park!

[@debbralehrman5957]

This looks great. And everyone does creates in one way or another. We come by it naturally. We were created so we create. In many forms. Hopefully to the enjoyment of others. Certainly like you have. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I really appreciate it, thank you!

[@c4darkmane616]

looking forward to the finished piece

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank You. We are looking forward to all the work that we'll be doing to this project!

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Omg this is fantastic it’s definitely inspiring!!❤❤❤can’t wait to see more!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks, we're so excited to build it!

[@salvessen6100]

Amazing work!! Fantastic!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cerisekappes580]

Love it!!!!! 🥰

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad!

[@frederickkeith8054]

Even unpainted that is looking stellar.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@DioramaDimensions]

So well said! We live in a time where there are so many possibilities to follow your dreams and seeing you doing that is so inspirational!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@danielmaxwell6676]

Thank you for this video. We are all geeks and nerds, and I celebrate it!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Absolutely!

[@JVSClayBuilds]

A very inspirational and interesting video. I love the commentary and totally agree the escapism this kind of interest creates.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you much!

[@andrewb9590]

I love these videos that give us a “behind the scenes” view into the thoughts and motivations. Thanks for sharing this side.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You bet! Thank you for watching!

[@adamscenna]

❤this!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@jonwessels749]

Brian you are a tease. I will look forward to more videos

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! It wasn't meant as a tease, but if it keeps you coming back for more that's great!!!

[@SeanEckrich]

Love all of your builds, but your world building are some of my favorites! Glad to see another video in this series, and can't wait to see how this project progresses!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@SeanEckrich thank you so much!

[@torsloke]

I took a coffee break from building my Buddy the Elf says goodbye to the North Pole and sets sail for the shores of the Candy Cane Forest diorama I am building for my father-in-law's Christmas tree train set (last year it was several scenes from Christmas Story - things you learn along the way, how to sculpt a 1:48 scale turkey carcass and convey that Flick's tongue is stuck to the flagpole - next year will likely be Gimbel's, working my way up eventually to an eight-foot-tall Nakatomi Tower) and watched this. It was the perfect motivation boost, the sense of community you foster is always so worthwhile, and then I come out of it with a technique I can immediately employ - plaster will be the perfect thing to sculpt the snow mounds atop of the pink foam glaciers I've sculpted to surround the epoxy resin ocean. Thank y'all for sharing your world with us. I hope you have an amazing holidays, and I look forward to seeing how this all grows in the coming year!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad it helps with your project, sounds amazing! Happy Holidays!

[@brandonknight3527]

Nice. Way too cool.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We are super excited about this build!

[@Deathstroke-w4p]

Dude truly excellent Wow great channel

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much 😀

[@handicappedhammered9037]

Amazing happy holidays ❤️

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@thesovarian4464]

Absolutely beyond inspiring and incredible once again, every time I see one of your videos I have to put everything down and just create! Currently working on a small Coruscant model as well as a little Explorer's shop model... Theyre quickly becoming my favorite type of project now!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for the kind words! The project sounds awesome!! The smaller scale projects are definitely are enjoyable aren't they?

[@ericsimpson944]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU! I look forward to your videos and inspirational messages about seeking out those moments when building and creativity collaborate to make something wonderful. I know you are busy, and massive projects don't lend themselves to weekly updates, however please keep dropping these update videos as often as possible. Thank you do much for taking us along with you!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for the kind words. We'll keep making these videos!

[@DHGamerMR]

Another great video! As a long time tabletop gamer who has spent many many hours, day, and weeks building scenery and miniatures for just the right game setting, I recognize very well all the techniques you'll be using for that massive diorama. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!! So glad you are excited for the journey!

[@GalactiVids]

Looking great so far. Really looking forward to seeing this progress.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We're having a lot of fun with it.

[@fmgough]

Love Indy with the Ark.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

funny right?

[@fmgough]

@@TheSmugglersRoom you should carve a ruin into the wall of the diorama of Indy like in Raiders of the Lost Ark of C3PO and R2D2 in the Well of Souls.

[@RadtoyzGalaxy]

This is great.....most of my basement is a 1/18 star wars diorama ! there is a huge community online, I host a live stream every friday showcasing worldbuilders, would love to have you on sometime !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's awesome!

[@TANKTheImmortal]

🍻🍻🍻

[@flitschm]

Heart this so much!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@MigMonkey]

It's like you were reading my origin story to me.. Was world building even a term in 1983? I don't know but scale modelling has always been an obsession of mine. Started the same way with my Dad showing me a hobby shop in the mall with a great train table. I have so many small scale ideas (1:18 batmobile display for instance) and a couple larger ideas (Legacy Falcon or Razor Crest). Free time is so hard to find these days, but you're right that we need to take time to enjoy ourselves more. As children AND as 47 year old children..

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ekij133]

That's looking great Brian. I started on my 6th Dalek last night (Still need to finish #1 and #5, but #1 is busy being a Christmas Tree at the moment).

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Wonderful!!!

[@MTB214]

It’s looking great. I’ve made an Endor forest diorama from scratch. I’ve made some room dioramas too.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Fantastic!

[@fixingthingswithstrings]

I'm pretty sure I saw Indy at the bar... I love this stuff, I make models and have considered the diorama thing buy I just don't have the room to display them. Great stuff mang!!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks! It's always a challenge finding the space!

[@mattalki]

If only I had the space! I actually built a Fine Molds 1/72 Millennium Falcon that would fit in that diorama wonderfully.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You can always scale something like this down, or simply build a small part of it for yourself! You should try it!

[@mattalki]

@ that might be in my future. I’m currently building an R2 which is taking a lot of my off time. 👍

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

Walt Disney was obsessed with miniatures and world building. His brother Roy helped him scale his world up a bit. Ok, quite a bit.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

cool

[@tobynobel5671]

Also being in my 40's, we never outgrow toys, ever! Lol. I've been collecting Star Wars, GI Joe, knock off GI Joe, Jurassic Park, Lightyear, etc, etc, toys to make a cool diorama some day. Playsets are great for a base to build on.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

YES!!! Play sets definitely are perfect!

[@shawnstjohn3831]

I love watching your vids! I always get little ideas as you progress. This time, I saw the TIE fighter in the circular area in that book you were flipping through. Then this idea spawned. You know those magnetic field levetation, desktop things? Where the object floats on a magnetic field seeming to defy physics? How cool would it be if you could do that with a TIE fighter in your diorama?? It would just sorta float there as though it was in a maintenance area and they were testing the ion engines or something. Just a thought! Keep it up man!! 👍🏼

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

We talked about something similar. Maybe with speeders and such spread throughout!!

[@barrycarlafriesen7898]

Brian, I love diorama building and Star Wars so...I LOVE THIS! Is that the MPC Falcon or a model kit? Keep going and Merry Christmas to you both!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! The Falcon is an original Kenny toy from the 80's!

[@HawkWorley]

I really wish I had the room to have dioramas.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Remember, you could build smaller versions, or even at a much smaller scale if you don't have a lot of space.

[@HawkWorley]

@TheSmugglersRoom the wife and I agreed 1:1 for most things. I'm still not sure where we are going to put her Speeder Bike.

[@TalkingDonkey2]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Did you sneak Sam from Trick R Treat in there? That's rad.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You bet we did! The real question is . . . Did you spot Freddy Kruger? 😂

[@TheAtariCreep]

@@TheSmugglersRoom NO! On the hunt.

[@tubiobethards1328]

Same..i sent ya a message on facebook messanger..hope you like the pics..and my current endor build im doing now..your videos has gave me a lot of ideaa..as youll see in the pics..im also working on my star wars lights..look forward to more ideas

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! I look forward to checking out your build

[@squelch13]

This looks great.. do love me a good Diorama.. Am I crazy or did I see Marty McFly and Sam from Trick R Treat hiding in amongst the figures??

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You certainly did see them! Thanks for watching!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Fantastic,Motivational, Inspirational and above all Geek-Tastic on so many levels !!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend!

[@DarkDioStudio]

Yo! Looks like Indy went thru the SpielbergLucasverse! He definitely needs that drink. What’s the name of that book?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL! Yep, Indy and other friends from the Spielberg/Lucasverse will be seen throughout this build! That book is the Art of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

[@randallpaints2507]

AWESOME! A few questions: You put what looked like styrofoam into a liquid. What was that? Also what book are you referencing?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sorry, not sure what you mean "Styrofoam into a liquid?" The book is the Art of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. it's a fantastic resource!

[@randallpaints2507]

@@TheSmugglersRoom 2:17 is what I’m referring to. I love the Art of Star Wars book I might have to pick that one up.

[@TalkingDonkey2]

❤❤❤

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thankyou!

[@lamarravery4094]

Have you ever thought about taking it to the next level and make your own action figures?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

@@lamarravery4094 of course! Here you go!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

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[@FigureFather]

I am working on a full eternia diorama for my masters figures

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's really cool!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

😊

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

👍

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

I believe I saw Indiana Jones hiding with all those Star Wars people. 🤪

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I believe you did!

[@sbcinema]

I recently built a small model, but unfortunately I can't find my Star Wars figures to put them in (they were probably stolen when I moved).

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

sorry to hear that

[@zCreepingDeathz]

Feel 100% the same way. I have my family, no friends and longing to be a kid permanently.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I miss being a kid, the only benefit now is I can spend the money on toys whenever I want!

[@diegogonzalez-ed9yb]

¿Donde puedo comprar figuras de star wars de ese tamaño??

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

These are the traditional 3.75" scale figures. You can get them almost everywhere; Amazon, Ebay, etc.

[@winstontilley5208]

👍

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

👍

[@muonwap]

what star wars art book is that?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

It's the Art of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Great resource book!

[@ApocalypticDreams666]

44 here and still playing with toys with absolutely zero shame!!!! I'm definitely a man-child.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Outstanding!

[@turtle60]

"Don't anyone tell you otherwise, we are here to fart around "-- misquoting Kurt Vonnegut.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL

[@ScarletwingRuri]

tiny project...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

😂

[@kevynfournier5107]

I’m disabled too. Grow up and Heal yourself.