Inspired by our Bantha build and with so many other elements already existing, we decided to re-create Mos Eisley, the main spacepart on Tattooine.
Beginning with the Bantha and Rey's speeder, we set about fashioning a custom landspeeder. Once this relatively quick build was completed, we created a hut for Obi-Wan Kenobi and a garage to house the landspeeder in.
The hut/garage combination serves to both house and hide minifigures and the landspeeder, with doors on both that swing shut.
The street scene outside the infamous cantina (more on that later) also features a rudimentary market stall, a grazing area for the Bantha, a small well, and assorted tumblewoods and desert plants.
Now, on to the cantina. Easily the most intricate and time-consuming aspect of our city build, it features two bar areas and a number of small tables and chairs, with multiple bartenders and debauched patrons.
The exterior features desert-inspired architecture, highlighted by a sliding door "manned" by a bouncer intent on keep droids out.
Obviously, finding enough tan and brown Lego pieces was among the most difficult tasks in this endeavor. We were thrilled with the cantina upon completion, and while the surrounding domiciles weren't exactly complex, the slapdash style fits the overall aura of Mos Eisley.
We feel we've honored the words of Obi-Wan:
"Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious."
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