Forresto Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Although its a scene that often takes much of the punches in people's criticism of the Force Awakens, I for one really enjoy the scenes that take place on Han Solo's freighter the Ervana.I especially love the sploodgy squishy squid creatures with immense maws of teeth. We all know it. The velociraptor equivalent of the Sarlacc (which now that I think about it is absolutely horrifying!) the RATHTAR. We will be getting a set of this scene but reportedly we will not be getting a Mold of a Rathtar, think Dr. Strange's set. While I hope this is proven wrong I decided to build my own! Nothing too fancy just quick and dirty that I built in fifteen minutes. But wait there's more! You can build your own! I used these instructions for a basic Lowell Sphere from the artist's website: Bruce Lowell Just add tentacles, eyes, and teeth! Edited January 11, 2017 by Forresto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellisss_2 Posted January 11, 2017 Hello, Forresto. Your Rathtar looks great, you have captured the shape well! To improve, you need to make the tentacles longer. Kind regards, Ellis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 11, 2017 Very nice @Forresto! However I feel it is a little bit too small. 1 hour ago, Ellisss_2 said: To improve, you need to make the tentacles longer. I agree. However, with limited dark red parts, this is very impressive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaPasnaille Posted January 11, 2017 That's a great-looking and playable Rathar, excellent job! Better than what Lego will give us this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LaPasnaille said: That's a great-looking and playable Rathar, excellent job! Better than what Lego will give us this year... Have you seen what they are offering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellisss_2 Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: Have you seen what they are offering? What are they offering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ellisss_2 said: What are they offering? Exactly! No one has seen it, so how can this be better than what they are offering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishW Posted January 11, 2017 Looks great! Kind of like a baby rathtar. I picture something similar to the squid from the atlantis line(google "Lego Atlantis giant squid" if you haven't seen it), with just a few modifications to make the body longer. Great work on yours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 12, 2017 3 hours ago, FishW said: Looks great! Kind of like a baby rathtar. I picture something similar to the squid from the atlantis line(google "Lego Atlantis giant squid" if you haven't seen it), with just a few modifications to make the body longer. Great work on yours http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/8061_Gateway_of_the_Squid This one? That's what came to mind when I thought of a LEGO Rathtar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azrielsc Posted January 12, 2017 This looks really "cute"!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefPie Posted January 12, 2017 I really like what you made! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishW Posted January 13, 2017 On 1/11/2017 at 6:57 PM, VaderFan2187 said: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/8061_Gateway_of_the_Squid This one? That's what came to mind when I thought of a LEGO Rathtar! Yep that's the one if it was just red and a bit longer it'd be a decent fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProvenceTristram Posted January 14, 2017 Great moc. And for the record, I think people were far too harsh on TFA, and far, faaaaaaaar too generous towards Rogue One. Yes, TFA was a ANH retread, but it felt like a friggin' Star Wars movie. Rogue One was like Schindler's List in Space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 14, 2017 Nice build. Calamari sushi for Stormie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted February 1, 2017 Sorry to bump this topic (almost 1 month) but here is my LDD rathtar. Minifigures are Guavian Death Gang Member, Han Solo, and Kanjiklub Gang Member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDbricks Posted February 1, 2017 Can you fit a minifig in it's mouth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, JDbricks said: Can you fit a minifig in it's mouth? Mine? Yeah I think so. It's pretty large (maybe a bit oversized) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDbricks Posted February 1, 2017 Maybe a bit large yeh. I'd prefer Forresto's for display, but I think yours would be good for play, as it seems a minifig would indeed fit. Something in-between yours and Forresto's would be perfect. Those two Rathtars need to make a baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody Startale Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) That's an awesome Rathtar, Forresto! Simple and elegant, and instantly recognizable. I admit, I didn't like the scene too much in the movie – combined with the random goons and Han's a bit out of character talking in this scene, it had a bit too much Star Trek vibe for me personally. Like, I could see a scene like this fitting in Abrams' ST movies just as much or even better. It felt kinda alien to me, even though the monster scene is a Star Wars tradition. However, you caputed the Rathtar very well and I like what I'm seeing! I wonder if it could possibly be a little rounder, but this would probably required special parts or even molds, so for a pretty much purist version, this is as good as it gets! /* Edit: Only now do I realize that both our NE characters in our avatars are in shackles. The rebellion sure is having a hard time Edited February 1, 2017 by Cody Startale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted February 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, Cody Startale said: /* Edit: Only now do I realize that both our NE characters in our avatars are in shackles. The rebellion sure is having a hard time Long live the Empire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
