RBBL Challenge Week 6: Speeders
RBBL Challenges are speeding by!
Since everybody has their Star Wars parts out and is still hyped about May the 4th, this week's building challenge is Speeders. Air Speeders like the Empire Strikes Back Snowspeeder, Landspeeders like Luke's from A New Hope, or a Speeder Bike like the scout troopers' in Return of the Jedi.
Need pilots for your speeder?
The RBBL Team can get those together, too! Feel free to request your favorite figures or set a budget and we’ll pick out some truly exciting figures for you. If you'd like minifigures, let us know when you reserve your box so we can make sure to reserve your favorites.
Tips and tricks to help you take off!
Start with the seats - Build a comfortable seat for your pilot/driver and build around it. This will help you keep the build compact while making sure you can still squeeze a minifigure in there.
SNOT - When you start with the seat you’ll need to build “out” rather than “up.” Use Studs-Not-On-Top techniques to give your speeder great angles.
Go old school - A lot of the speeders and ships from Star Wars are based on George Lucas’s love of classic muscle cars, so think about what makes those so iconic. Sleek lines, flashy colors, and sometimes exposed engines, Like many of our previous challenges, the trick to building your favorite speeder is SNOT (Studs Not On Top) bricks. Depending on your design, you can use them to build the base to your speeder; add wedges, blasters, or other cool textured pieces; and so much more!
Make them hover - Since speeders are most often airborne, using clear or well- hidden bricks helps to add depth to your build and give the illusion that they’re actually gliding.
*The Bulk Brick boxes won't have everything you're likely going to need to complete the build. But if you get stumped, post your WIP (Work In Progress) on the FB group and we'll help you work through it. Or, just post your WIPs because we love seeing how builds come together and suggesting new techniques :)
This week’s prizes are a blast!
This week’s Bulk Brick Boxes will contain your choice of a parts in either your favorite custom color scheme or an exciting surprise of colors! If you have a specific color scheme or build in mind, just let us know and we’ll prepare a Bulk Brick Box with the type of parts we think you’ll need to get it done.
Per usual, Boxes will $15 and available on Wednesday from 11-7. You can reserve a box by replying to our post in the Facebook Group, emailing Build@RogueBrick.com, or calling the store at 817-720-3330 (we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday 10-2). You do not have to purchase a Box to participate in the challenge. All builders that post their builds on the Facebook Group or with #roguebrickbuilders, will get a free Day Pass for their hard work whenever we reopen the buildspace.
RULES: All ages welcome to enter a build. The RBBL Team will collectively pick their favorite build based on presentation, story (whether written or implicit with the build), and creative use of parts. Photography is very important since we can't see it in person, yet. Try to use natural light (cloudy days are great) and keep your camera steady.
Submit as many entries as you want, but one day pass per builder. We'll keep a list of day pass winners and give them out with your next purchase or whenever we see you next.
Our favorite build will receive the Luke's Landspeeder with a custom Tatooine build!! Deadline is May 12th at 11:59pm