Star Stormtrooper
CLICK HERE for more information on BUILDING TOYS!
CLICK HERE for more information on COMIC BOOK PUBLISHERS!
CLICK HERE for more information on the HISTORY OF STAR WARS!
How to Modify a Lego Star Wars Minifig
Lego rocks! Its seriously cool and one of the many things that makes it cool is the huge range of Lego Star Wars minifigs that you can buy, either in stores or from auction sites like EBay. But what if you want your Star Wars minifigs to be a little bit special? Well, one way I tried recently was to give an Imperial Stormtrooper a fantastic pair of red glow-in-the-dark eyes. Just right for an evil meanie.
So, how did I do it? Well, it was all based on an idea that I found at this web site http://www.bigclive.com/joule.htm Its a device called a Joule Thief – no that’s not someone who steal diamonds. A Joule Thief is like a torch without a case that will take either an AA or AAA battery in the holder and use whatever power is left in the battery to light a red LED. It can actually light any color of LED but Stormtroopers have got to have red eyes – right? The amazing thing about this circuit is that it will run right down to the bottom of the batteries charge if left running continuously, and will often provide a week of continuous low level light from a battery that would normally be considered dead.
So, first of all you’ll need a LEGO Star Wars minifig to mod. I used an imperial stormtrooper since the helmet makes it easy to hide the electronics and the body is quite wide – just like me!
The other items you’ll need are:
30 cm of 0.15 mm isolated copper wire.
A 1k ohm SMD resistor.
A general purpose swiching SMD transistor.
A red SMD LED.
A small ferrite bead, 6 mm outer diameter.
A minature push button.
A piece of thin copper foil for battery terminals (I butchered this piece from a PCB).
A piece of thick paper to mount behind the LED in the helmet.
and finaly a small piece of flexible dark red plastic film to go in front of the LED.
First you have to decapitate your Star Wars minifigs to allow for insertion of electronics and battery.
After taking off the head, cut the helmet down a bit to make room for the electronics in the helmet, and use a small tool like a dremel to carve out enough room in the upper and lower body to make room for the battery .
Next, cut a small hole in the back to prepare for insertion of a miniature push button in the top center.
Next, assemble your Joule Thief. A full set of instructions is given at bigclives website above, but its fairly straightforward. Just wind the ferrite bead with 0.15 mm copper wire and connect up the resistor and transistor in the centre. Two wires should be left sticking out to the left to connect up the LED and another two wires left for connecting up the push button and battery.
You then need to embed the button in the back of your Lego Star Wars miifig at the top center of the body.
Finally, place the red film inside the helmet and re-assemble the minifigs. Voila – you now have a customised Star Wars minifigs that will be the envy of all of your friends.
About the Author
If you want to buy a Star Wars minifig to try this out, then why not head over to http://buystarwarslego.info and see what you can find.
Star Wars Episode IV Soundtrack – The Death Star/The Stormtroopers
|
|
Star Wars Stormtrooper Life-Size Statue (6’3″) – Don Post $9,990.90 |
|
|
Star Wars Prop 501st Life Size Stormtrooper $2,650.00 |
|
|
BOBLBEE MEGALOPOLIS STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION WHITE (STORMTROOPER MODEL) NEW!!! $2,500.00 |
|
|
Star Wars Prop 501st Stormtrooper Armor $1,800.00 |
|
|
Star Wars Takara 12 Back-C Stormtrooper AFA 80 $1,999.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS FULL STORMTROOPER COSTUME ARMOUR 501ST ANH $1,541.17 |
|
|
STAR WARS FULL STORMTROOPER COSTUME ARMOUR A-N-H 501st $1,541.17 |
|
|
STAR WARS STORMTROOPER FULL COSTUME ARMOR 501st Replica $1,541.17 |
|
|
STAR WARS **STORMTROOPER** ARMOR FULL COSTUME 501st ANH $1,541.17 |
|
|
Fernandes Nomad Star Wars Stormtrooper Guitar – COLLECTORS Don’t Miss!!! $1,495.00 |
|
|
◆Medicom X Kaws X Star Wars DARTH VADER Companion Kidrobot Chase Stormtrooper◆ $1,399.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS FULL STORMTROOPER ARMOR COSTUME A N H 501ST $1,169.70 |
|
|
STORMTROOPER Supreme Edition Adult Costume Star Wars $1,300.00 |
|
|
Supreme Edition Deluxe Star Wars Stormtrooper Halloween Fancy Dress Costume $1,242.85 |
|
|
Star Wars Stormtrooper 12 Back C AFA 85 $1,074.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS **STORMTROOPER** FULL COSTUME ARMOR 501st ANH $932.60 |
|
|
STAR WARS SUPREME EDITION STORMTROOPER ADULT COSTUME NEW $999.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS SUPREME EDITION STORMTROOPER ADULT COSTUME NEW $999.99 |
|
|
MISB Original Fake Kaws x Star Wars Stormtrooper Companion Figure blitz twins $999.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS STORMTROOPER SUPREME EDITION LICENSED ADULT COSTUME STD 909866 $899.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS STORMTROOPER SUPREME EDITION ADULT COSTUME STD XL 909866 $899.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS SUPREME EDITION STORMTROOPER COSTUME-SIZE XL $899.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS MOVIE SUPREME EDITION STORMTROOPER COSTUME $899.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Vintage Tri-Logo Stormtrooper AFA 85 $899.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Supreme Edtion Stormtrooper Costume XL Adult $899.00 |
|
|
Star Wars Supreme Edtion Stormtrooper Costume large L $899.00 |
|
|
STAR WARS STORMTROOPER SUPREME EDITION LICENSED ADULT COSTUME STD 909866 $809.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS STORMTROOPER SUPREME EDITION ADULT COSTUME STD XL 909866 $809.99 |
|
|
Storm Trooper Supreme Edition Costume – Star Wars $849.99 |
|
|
Storm Trooper Supreme Edition Costume – Star Wars $849.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Ultimate Storm Trooper Supreme Costume NEW XL $849.00 |
|
|
Adult Star Wars Storm Trooper Supreme Edition Movie Costume Suit Mens M/L XL NEW $844.99 |
|
|
Adult Star Wars Storm Trooper Supreme Edition Movie Costume Suit Mens M/L XL NEW $844.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Supreme Edtion Stormtrooper Costume XL Adult $839.00 |
|
|
SIDESHOW STAR WARS_HAN SOLO and LUKE SKYWALKER in STORMTROOPER DISGUISE 12″ figs $799.99 |
|
|
Star Wars STORMTROOPER Costume * SUPREME EDITION *Size Std * Officially Licensed $799.95 |
|
|
Star Wars POTF Luke Stormtrooper 92 Back AFA 85 $799.99 |
|
|
vintage star wars tri logo afa 85 stormtrooper high grade rare $750.83 |
|
|
SIDESHOW STAR WARS Luke Skywalker and Han Solo Stormtrooper disguise 12′ $755.00 |
|
|
STAR WARS COLLECTORS SUPREME STORMTROOPER ADULT Costume $759.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Rare Vintage 70′s STORM TROOPER Kids play HELMET Glow in the dark $750.00 |
|
|
vintage star wars 21 back g stormtrooper proof card afa85nm+ $711.32 |
|
|
Star Wars POTF Imperial Stormtrooper 92 Back AFA 85Y** $699.99 |
|
|
eFX COLLECTIBLE STAR WARS SHADOW STORMTROOPER HELMET $699.99 |
|
|
1977 Star Wars Stormtrooper 3 Position Laser Rifle MISB Boxed New Carded FREE $699.99 |
|
|
Medicom Original Fake OriginaFake KAWS Star Wars Stormtrooper Companion Figure $649.99 |
|
|
STORMTROOPER ARMOR COSTUME KIT STAR WARS ANH 501st USA SELLER UK MADE $629.99 |
|
|
1/6 SIDESHOW STAR WARS Luke Skywalker Han Solo Stormtrooper disguise 12″ figures $624.99 |
|
|
Star Wars Master Replicas Shadow Stormtrooper Helmet LE $630.00 |
|
|
Stormtrooper Painting ART Canvas Star Wars Jedi Darth Vader Empire Strikes Back $600.00 |
|
|
Star Wars TOP TOYS Stormtrooper AFA 85 $599.99 |
|
|
STAR WARS EP. IV STORMTROOPER HELMET COLLECTOR’S ED-NEW $599.99 |
|
|
MR.BABES “Stormtrooper” Original Pop Art Painting Star Wars Movie Storm Trooper $600.00 |
|
|
Star Wars POTF LUKE SKYWALKER STORMTROOPER AFA GRADED 85 $600.00 |
|
|
Adidas Star Wars Eldorado High Hi Top AT-AT Pilot Walker Originals Stormtrooper $599.99 |
|
|
Adidas Star Wars Eldorado High Hi Top AT-AT Pilot Walker Originals Stormtrooper $599.99 |
|
|
Adidas Star Wars Eldorado High Hi Top AT-AT Pilot Walker Originals Stormtrooper $599.99 |
|
|
Adidas Star Wars Chewbacca Wookiee Stormtrooper Jacket Yoda Sz “XL” $599.99 |
|
|
Stormtrooper AFA 75 Vintage Star Wars Action Figure – Top Toys $599.95 |
|
|
STAR WARS FALL OF THE EMPIRE DIORAMA STATUE SIDESHOW STORMTROOPER VS EWOKS MIB $499.99 |
|
|
Thermos Soft Lunch Kit, Star Wars Clone Wars, Storm Troopers $7.16 Thermos Lunch Box- Clone Wars – Superior foam insulation keeps food fresh- Comfortable, padded carrying handle- Durable, easy-clean fabric- Includes 10 oz. sport bottle- Measures: 10″L x 3″W x 10″H … |
|
|
Kotobukiya Star Wars Storm Trooper Silicone Ice Tray $9.95 Whether you’re making a treat for your family or spicing up a Star Wars-themed party, these sturdy trays let you capture ice, chocolate, jello, or cupcakes in the familiar shape of the helmets of the Imperial Stormtroopers. Durable, heat and cold resistant, and oven and microwave safe (230 celcius or 446F), these iconic symbols are a great way to add some fun to your parties!… |
|
|
Star Wars Press-and-Stamp Cookie Cutters, Set of 4 Heroes and Villains: Yoda, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Stormtrooper $23.99 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a Jedi master chef used the ForceTM to create dynamic gear for the kitchen. These amazing tools, known as “cookie cutters,” had the power to transform ordinary cookie dough into a delectable cast of galactic characters. Even the youngest Padawan bakers will have fun creating a fleet of cookies to re-enact their favorite galactic battles…. |
|
|
S.O.D.: 20 Years of Dysfunction $12.34 No Description Available.Genre: Music Video – Pop/RockRating: NRRelease Date: 26-JUL-2005Media Type: DVD… |
|
|
Forgotten Trip (Dj Stormtrooper Remix) [Explicit] $0.89 … |
|
|
X-CESS & G-NETIC / SHINE LIKE A STAR B/W MANCHILD… |
|
|
RoomMates RMK1490GM Star Wars: the Clone Wars Captain Rex Peel & Stick Giant Wall Decal $15.67 Complete your Clone Wars wall decor with this giant wall decal of a Stormtrooper. Matches perfectly with our other giant wall decals of Yoda, Anakin, and Obi-Wan Kenobi (all sold separately). Completely repositionable, removable at any time, and perfect for any smooth surface. Star Wars fans of all ages will love this one! para;Includes (1) 18″ x 40″ sheet and (1) 9″ x 40″ sheet (10 decals).¶¶Fu… |
|
|
Fathead Stormtrooper Wall Decal $72.49 Fathead is a life-size, hi-def, precision-cut wall graphic made of hyper-durable vinyl that’s easy to put up, safe for walls and complements the decor of any man cave, office, den, living room, bedroom – well, just about any room. A Fathead IS NOT a poster, sticker, decal, cardboard cutout, wallpaper, mural, cartoon, applique or illustration – although it is a form of art. A REAL.BIG. work of art!… |
