About a year ago, we showed you a model of a TIE fighter that we constructed using one of our Star Wars model kits. Well, now we have a brand new range of Star Wars model kits on offer (and just in time for the new film!)
With a newly-replenished stock of model kits in the Gadget Inspector warehouse, we thought we'd put our skills to the test once again a
nd try to construct one of the new models. Just like last time, we started off with two metal sheets and a set of illustrated instructions that we pretended not to need. We popped out the the pieces carefully, trying not to damage them lest our efforts be wasted.
Next, using our superior hand-eye co-ordination (and perhaps a little bit of the Force), we started putting the pieces together. We strongly recommend that you keep a pair of tweezers handy when you attempt one of these model kits because some parts can be fiddly.
Anyway, we're pleased to announce that we succeeded in our second model-making quest, and we have once again constructed our very own Tie Fighter Model! We're very proud of the finished model, and we now have it on display in the office so everyone can admire its beauty.
Click here to see our first attempt at constructing a Star Wars Model, or
click here to check out the rest of our fantastic model kits.
If you're a Star Wars fan or a model-making addict, you're going to love this! Our R2-D2 3D Model Kit is a challenge, but the awesome R2 model that you end up with is well worth the effort! It'll look great on your mantelpiece, and then everyone will be able to admire your great craftsmanship! There is no soldering or gluing needed - simply pop out the pieces and get connecting!
By now, you must be wondering how you can get your hands on one this fantastic model kit.The good news is that you might just be able to win one in our latest competition; we've once again teamed up with Hyper Recruitment Solutions on Twitter, and we'll be giving away an R2-D2 3D model kit to one lucky winner on the 2nd of October 2015!
So how do you enter this amazing competition? Here's what you have to do:
That's all there is to it - as it says above, the competition closes at 10am on Friday (October 2nd), so make sure you get your entry in before then!
Despicable Me fans across the world are no doubt dribbling at the prospect of Minions, an upcoming feature-length film that will see Gru's adorable yellow henchmen set out on an adventure of their very own.
But, with the première still a few months away, how much do we actually know about the year's most hotly-anticipated family flick? Let's find out...
When's the release date? The film comes out on July 10 in the USA, although we lucky Brits get it a little bit earlier; June 26 is the film's UK release date.
What's the story? Minions is a prequel to the Despicable Me films. It will show us the history of the minions, giving us a glimpse of what happened to them before they joined Gru's cause. If you've seen the trailer, you already know some details; the minions have been around since prehistoric times, and the sole purpose of their existence is to serve the world's most despicable supervillains.
After disastrous stints with Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and other historical baddies, they find themselves without a master, and so three brave minions - Kevin, Stuart and Bob - set out to find somebody new to serve.
Who's in it? Well, the minions themselves will all be voiced by Pierre Coffin, who is also the film's co-director. There are big stars elsewhere, though; Sandra Bullock will play Scarlet Overkill, the villainess whom the minions end up trying to woo, while Scarlet's husband Herb will be voiced by Jon Hamm (a.k.a. Don Draper from Mad Men). Michael Keaton, Alison Janney, and Steve Coogan will also star in as-yet-unconfirmed roles.
Will any other established Despicable Me characters make a surprise cameo? Not that we're aware of. There's been no suggestion that Steve Carrell (Gru) will be involved in this movie; nor is there any sign of Russell Brand (Dr Nefario) Miranda Cosgrove (Margo), Dana Gaier (Edith), or Elsie Kate Fisher (Agnes) on the cast list as it stands.
Will there be another proper Despicable Me film? Indeed there will - Despicable Me 3 is tentatively slated for release in 2017, so Gru and his girls will be back in a couple of years.
Can I have my own minion? Yes you can! Our
Talking RC Minions are huggable, snuggable, and every bit as adorable as their on-screen counterparts.
Get yours here.
