Yoda Build, Part 6 - "Much To Learn, My Old (AFOL) Padawan!"

Marching right along with bag numbers 6 and 7.

Many more tan plates....

At least the set designers threw in a handful of bright colored elements to break up the monotony.  These are used as internal support pieces and will not be visible on the finished product.

Once this flurry of LEGO building frenzy came to an end, I found that Yoda now has a right arm and accompanying robe folds.

Here are the pics...

Yoda Build, Part 5 - "Once You Start Down The LEGO Path..."

"...forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you, it will." -Master Yoda

How true this is.

Once this model is started, it's very difficult to put it down!

"Control, control, you must learn control!"
-Master Yoda

Today's build post covers set bag numbers 4 and 5.  These two bags are largely dominated by a substantial amount of tan plates.

When all is said and done, it is found that the figure now possesses the outer robe sections that define the left side and arm.

Moving on...

Yoda Build, Part 4 - "Do, Or Do Not - There Is No Try."

Parts bag number three features another large number of plates: tan colored this time.
This part of the build largely defines the front edges of Yoda's outer garment.

The sections that are built here attach to the sides of the previously built brown middle section.

The complete assembly is then affixed to the proper spot on the Technics support structure via the rows of pins.

Due to the weight of the front assembly, the model won't stand up at this point, so it had to be laid down for the photo.

Yoda Build, Part 3 - One Tunic, Coming Right Up !

The contents of bag number two consist of a LOT of brown plates.
The parts go, of course, to make up the bulk of Yoda's inner garment.
This build is truly going to teach a lot about how to render the non-linear folds and wrinkles of clothing using rectangular building elements.

One thing that I quickly found out in starting this part of the build: the necessity for sufficiently bright lighting at the build area.

Not only are we dealing with many, many small pieces all of the same color placed in an irregular arrangement, but the instruction book illustrations can be challenging to follow as well if the ambient light is too dim.  LEGO conveniently supplied the illustrations with lighter outlines of each new part added to the assembly, but even these can be dicey to follow at times, especially if lighting is not adequate.

One thing that any builder of this set can least afford to do is to get any of these plate layer elements in the wrong spot.  Back-tracking to fix mistakes can be time-consuming and lead to more confusion.

I know, I've done it a few times....

Another handy item to have within reach is a good magnifying glass.

Or better yet, one of those illuminated magnifying goggle/visor thingies.

Even better still... be a Force-sensitive individual ...

Here's a pic of the bag two assembly:

Yoda Build, Part 2 - The Inside Story

Parts bag number one - all of the elements necessary to construct Yoda's skeleton are here.

Actually, it is a rectangular structure of Technic pieces featuring lots and lots of pins.

The first detail pieces are included here in the form of the Jedi's feet.  They incorporate quite a bit of movement, using elements that allow them to swivel laterally - and each of his toes (claws?) can bend downward.

Lastly, a small assembly is mounted at the top of the structure which will serve to impart movement to Yoda's head.

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...

"Nothing Personal...It's Just Business....."

"...LORD BUSINESS !!"

I recently acquired an out of production LEGO Movie set - Lord Business' Evil Lair.

Even though I am still in the middle of the Yoda project, I just had to break into this next set for the sole purpose of picking out the parts and building the Lord Business minifig, ridiculously big shoes and all!

This is the only LEGO Movie set that features Lord B in all of his towering glory.  I was quite lucky, indeed, to become owner of this set.

The remainder of the set will get built once Yoda is finished, but for now, Lord Business is free to roam the extensive artifact collection that is the top of my workbench!