Yoda Build, Part 1 - Getting Started

Hi, Boys and Girls, and all of you assorted AFOLs !
It's time for another build series here at the home of the Double Decker Couch.

This time, the subject is Star Wars set #75255 -

YODA !

Here is a shot of the parts bags all laid out. There are 13 labeled bags, plus one extra containing larger parts, along with a long axle piece and a small sticker sheet.

Parts count is 1771.  The midi-chlorian count is quite high as well, this being the diminutive Jedi Master himself.

"Strong in the Force, he is."

The biggest attraction for me concerning this set is that it is not the usual "play" set, full of mini-figs and vehicles, rather it is a bona-fide LEGO 'sculpture'.

So, time to get started.

Got the can o' Dew at the ready, and the Star Wars theme cued up on the CD player...