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One of our favorite LEGO stop-motion animators, the BrotherhoodWorkshop, recently released a new video, featuring a fun mix of scenes and characters from Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

The recently released #76290 LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina, with it’s highly detailed interior and large number of characters, is perfect for playing out scenes from the Star Wars movies. In the video below, the Mandalorian and Grogu visit Mos Eisley Cantina, and they encounter both friendly and unfriendly locals.

While I always enjoy videos from the BrotherhoodWorkshop, I like the behind-the-scenes footage even more. In the video below, Kevin talks about how The Mandalorian in Mos Eisley: A LEGO Star Wars Mashup was made, and some of the tips, tricks, and equipment he used to make the video.

If you’re interested in LEGO animation, I recommend looking through the other behind-the-scenes videos and tutorials by the BrotherhoodWorkshop. And you can also check out The LEGO Animation Book by David Pagano and David Pickett, which is an excellent resource for both new and seasoned LEGO animators.

What do you think? How did you like the Star Wars Mashup video? Have you ever tried animation with LEGO? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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Watch LEGO Masters Season Two Premiere

The second season of LEGO Masters in the U.S. began airing on FOX this week! Just like in the last season, teams of two are competing against each other in lots of fun and very tough building challenges. However, while in the first season there were 10 teams, in this season there are 12. Will Arnett is back as the host of the show, and Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard return as the judges.

The new duos are set to go head-to-head in even more ambitious brick-building challenges than in the first season. Some of the challenges include an earthquake tower challenge, a demolition derby, a LEGO fashion show, and more.

In each episode, Will Arnett, alongside expert Brickmasters and LEGO employees Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard, will encourage the builders, introduce incredible challenges, and put their creativity and skills to the test.

The competing pairs who impress the Brickmasters the most will progress to the next round, until the finale, during which the top teams will face off for a $100,000 cash prize, the ultimate LEGO trophy, and the grand title of LEGO Masters.

As mentioned, the first episode of this season aired already on FOX earlier this week, and the contestants were tasked to create parade floats with at least one moving piece. The entries were fun and creative, and the participants also got a taste of the intensity of the competition. If you missed the episode, you can watch it at FOX.com/LEGO-Masters.

The competitors of this season are as follows:

Bryan & Lauren
Ages: 25 / 22
Hometowns: Laguna Beach, CA
Relationship: Siblings

Caleb & Jacob
Ages: 22 / 22
Hometowns: La Crosse, WI
Relationship: Brothers

Dave & Richard
Ages: 43 / 49
Hometowns: Chicago, IL / Brooklyn, NY
Relationship: Friends

Jack & Dawn
Ages: 67 / 59
Hometowns: Milton, OH / Coopersville, MI
Relationship: Siblings

Maria & Philip
Ages: 38 / 38
Hometowns: Grand Rapids, MI
Relationship: Married

Mark & Steven
Ages: 27 / 25
Hometowns: Atlanta, GA
Relationship: Brothers

Natalie & Michelle
Ages: 32 / 42
Hometowns: Tulsa, OK / Mesa, AZ
Relationship: Friends

Paras & Moto
Ages: 48 / 48
Hometowns: Boston, MA / Denver, CO
Relationship: Friends

Susan & Jen
Ages: 44 / 48
Hometowns: American Fork, UT
Relationship: Friends

Syreeta & Randall
Ages: 33 / 34
Hometowns: Queens, NY / Chicago, IL
Relationship: Friends

Zach & Tim
Ages: 18 / 47
Hometowns: Gaylord, MI
Relationship: Father and Son

Zack & Wayne
Ages: 26 / 28
Hometowns: Stockton, CA
Relationship: Brothers

What do you think? Are you excited for the second season of LEGO Masters? And are you planning to watch the show? Who is your favorite team? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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