Vader's face is awesome! The gameboard also looks very nice.

it's 100% awesome

I love the shaping and scale of the Vader Head Ian, would really like to see you do the whole thing another time but the faceplate looks brilliant. Congrats on advancing and good luck!

Thanks for the kind comments everyone.

That's a very reasonable call; Luke entered an absolutely fantastic build, and is definitely deserving of at least one of the votes. In all honesty I was rather surprised by the outcome, though I'm not going to complain! :) Thank you for all the work you judges put into this contest, I really appreciate it.

Thank you for your vote Chris, I really appreciate it. Though you're quite right, it seems the force is much stronger in Luke and I than the trecky. ;)

Haha, very cool. Congrats on making it to the next round. :)

Nifty idea and build!

A well-deserved win! Stunning work, that helmet looks every bit as complicated as I'm sure it was. And you're matched against Heath... this is gonna be interesting. We all know what you whipped out last time you were up against that pirate. I wish you luck!

Heath's a poet, this poem doth show it! Thanks for the comment Heath, challenge accepted! ;) We've both definitely come a long way since the MIT. Just wait, now the judges will probably change how the match-up system works.

When it comes to destiny, some things are just meant to be. You made it through round three, and now you have to face off against me. Who the best builder will be? We'll very surely see. Though the outcome isn't one I can foresee, I dost accept thy challenge from thee. In other words.....GAME ON!!!!

Nice entry! Personally I preferred your opponent's, but the other two judges decided your fate. Good luck in Round 4!

One of your best in my opinion. The vader mask is genius! Great having Phipson under the Vader mask as well. Great job!

Hey Luke, thanks for the kind words. You're an admirably good sportsmen, and it's been an honor facing you. This round has only served to increase my esteem for you as a person and a builder. In all honesty, I was surprised by the outcome (not complaining here, but I was definitely surprised). Thanks so much for your supportiveness! Looks like I'll be having a re-match with Heath. *cracks knuckles* Let's make this a fight for the TFOL (pl)! ~Ian

Ian, I never got the chance to fully look at this and give you my opinion! The sculpting of Phi- *ahem* Vaders Helmet is incredible! Reall nice scene here, congratulations on making it to round 4! May the force be with you in the fourth! ;)

that is awesome!!! you really got me laughing withe "Luke I am your father" and putting phipson in Darth Vader's suite. great job with giant Vader's mouth and nose too!!!!

Congrats on getting through, Ian :) I really liked the metaphorical concept here, the large hand of the more powerful ready to crush its weaker opponent. Though its not the take the judges were after, I think it works really well. ~Thoy

Hey Ian, congratulations on moving on! Great way to use your time effectively and create a really out of the box MOC, it definitely payed off. Best of luck in future rounds, I'm rooting for you!

IMO you both unfortunatley failed at giving the epic battle of wars vs trek I was hoping for, its basically wars with a little trek on both MOCs. I have to pick one and vaders face wins the day. you have my vote!

Even unfinished, it does have a lot of character. The angles in the helmet are mad! I especially like the 3D chessboard. Good luck with your judges, Ian!

Fantastic work! The shaping of the head is brilliant. Extremely clever take on the category, Just genious. ;) Well done and good luck, Ian!

epic entry!

Incredible entry Ian! The angles and detail on Vader are just amazing! Best of luck to you!

A very clever and artistic build! Good luck with the other judges!

Awesome job Ian!

So NICE!

Wow, thanks a lot Shannon! If I were Spock, I'd just jump; the ground isn't as far away as it seems. ;)

good! the head is great

Awesome and very unique idea! The huge Vader head looks very realistic!

Great work! Especially that Vader, quite a likeness. Good luck!

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Great build!! GL in the MO!

Great Job Ian! Once again, the attention to detail is outstanding :D

The 3D chess idea was a good one - so's your giant Vader head, of course; the techniques in that are amazing. Good luck!

Wow, that Vader helmet is fantastic.

It wasn't until the 3rd photo that I fully appreciated this build. Great job!

You got my vote Ian. I wonder if Spock has a "logical" trick up his sleeve :) Good luck with the judging!

Clever concept and well executed!

Well, prior to yesterday afternoon, I had a 4 day vacation, a PSAT test, a house guest, and of course a heavy load of school to contend with. I honestly didn't think I was going to be able to get an entry in. The past day and a half have been Lego mania (I'm nearly sick of the brick). Anyhow, thanks for the comment Luke. Best of luck to you too, though I doubt you'll really need it! :)

Incredible Vadar head! Great work with the angles and the chess board.

Great concept, and well built!

Awesome! I hope Darth Vader won!

Ian, this is amazing! The way you captured the helmet design is just phenomenal, I can't even begin to fathom how difficult those angles must have been. Brilliant take on the category, and stunning entry. Best of luck with the judges, you've definitely been sandbagging everyone with those comments about how your creation wouldn't be done properly. ;)