June 8, 2011

LEGO Star Wars Empire Strikes Back - Taun Taun

Arguably my favorite beast in the Star Wars Universe. Quote from Wookiepedia :
Tauntauns were a species of omnivorous reptomammals who were indigenous to the icy planet of Hoth. Tauntauns were commonly used as pack animals during the Rebel Alliance's stay at Hoth. Tauntauns were also used as patrol mounts when it was learned that the Rebel Alliance's own vehicles could not cope with the cold very well. 
When Lego released it first Taun Taun with 7749 Echo Base set, I knew I gotta at least have that beast. Have 3 till date. Luke Hoth gear figure were bought at BrickLink just so he can mount the Taun Taun.

Han Hoth gear figure is from 4504 Millennium Falcon set. Actually the Taun Taun that Luke ride on has a broken left horn. It should be easily customize one of it but I don't know if it'll look as natural as I want it to be. So in the meantime, will leave it as it is :)
Here is an original shot of Luke on his Taun Taun :


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