As I designed the new dianoga, I got the idea of adding playability to the trash compactor room. By
making a hole in the floor, the dianoga could peek up through as if it was submerged in the muddy
water. That task did present some challenges but I’m quite fond of the end result and hope it will
add lots of fun to that scenario. Besides that, I’ve made changes in the building flow and improved
the building experience.
Q: Was there anything unique about designing the round surface of the Death Star while
accommodating the planet killer laser?
A:I managed to add more articulation to the planet killer laser in comparison to the previous
incarnation. So yes, I of course had to be aware of the confinements, so the planet killer laser’s
disc wouldn’t hit the walls and floors of the Death Star.
Q: What did you find most challenging about the design for the Death Star?
A: It was probably redesigning Vader’s TIE X-1 Advanced to accommodate the Darth Vader
minifigure with the new two-piece helmet. The TIE vehicle went through numerous iterations before
I had a model where I was satisfied with the design, stability, and building experience.
Q: Was there anything in your original design that was not included in the final set?
A: No, actually not. Well, minor changes from my original sketches and iterations,
but nothing major was left out.
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