The future of the channel.

Summary

In this video, the creator announces a major life and channel milestone: purchasing a new house and planning to build a custom detached garage studio dedicated to LEGO mock building. After three and a half years in his previous studio, he shares the challenges and costs of creating the ultimate creative space, detailing construction plans, budgets, and upgrades. To fund the project, he’s selling parts of his LEGO collection and launching new custom products, with all proceeds going toward the studio. The video combines personal storytelling, project updates, and community engagement, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the next exciting chapter of his channel.

Takeaways

• 🏠 The creator has purchased their very first house and is moving out of the current studio.
• 📦 Packing up the current Lego Star Wars collections, mock sets, and studio materials is underway.
• 🔨 The new house includes an unfinished garage that will be converted into a dedicated Lego studio.
• 🧱 Renovation needs include insulation, drywall, painting, electrical upgrades, and heating/AC installation via mini-split.
• 📐 The planned studio is a 1,000 sq. ft., three-car detached garage with attic storage for future large-scale mock projects.
• 💰 Estimated project costs are $45,000–$50,000, including DIY work and contractor services, with some estimates as high as $80,000.
• 🛠️ Some work, like framing, will be done by the creator and helpers, while other aspects like siding and drywall will be outsourced.
• 💵 Funding for the studio will come from selling Lego Star Wars bricks on Whatnot and launching new custom products with profits dedicated to construction.
• 🚀 New products include the Clones Bros Gunship, recolored gunships, pad-printed pieces, and other mini-figure designs.
• 📅 The creator aims to have the detached garage studio finished and ready to use by the end of 2025.
• 🎥 A new video series will document the studio construction process as the next chapter of the channel.
• 🙏 Viewers are not obligated to contribute; the focus is on gratitude for continued support and engagement with the channel.

Q & A

What is the creator's main announcement in this video?

The creator is announcing that they have purchased their first home and are moving into a new studio space. The current studio, where they filmed for over three years, is being packed up as they begin the process of building a detached garage as their new, dream studio.

Why is the creator moving into a new studio?

The creator is moving into a new studio because they need more space to expand their LEGO mock building projects, particularly to build even larger and more complex mocks than their previous work like Geonosis.

What is the plan for the new studio space?

The creator plans to convert a 1,000 sq ft detached garage into a fully customized studio space. This will involve renovations like insulation, drywall, electrical upgrades, AC installation, and painting, among other tasks.

How much is the new studio project expected to cost?

The total cost for the new studio project is estimated to be between $45,000 and $50,000, although the creator has been advised by AI tools that it could potentially reach $80,000. They plan to fund it through a combination of selling personal LEGO parts and launching new custom products.

How does the creator plan to fund the studio construction?

The creator plans to fund the studio construction by selling parts of their LEGO Star Wars collection on Whatnot and launching new custom LEGO products. Profits from these sales will go directly toward the studio build.

What is the role of Whatnot in this project?

Whatnot is a platform the creator is using to sell off parts of their LEGO collection, particularly loose bricks used in their previous mocks. They also plan to host live streams on Whatnot to further fund the project.

What is the significance of the custom LEGO products the creator is launching?

The creator is launching custom LEGO products like the 'Plun Gunship,' featuring unique designs and pad-printed pieces, to fund the studio. These products are available for purchase, and 100% of the profits will go directly toward the studio build.

What can viewers do if they want to support the studio project?

Viewers can support the studio project by purchasing the creator's custom LEGO products or by tuning in to the Whatnot live streams where they can buy parts of the creator's collection. The creator emphasizes that support is entirely optional.

What is the creator’s goal for the new studio timeline?

The creator's goal is to have the new studio space—detached garage—completed and ready to move in by the end of 2025. However, they acknowledge that there may be bumps along the way, so the timeline might change.

What type of content can viewers expect in future videos related to the new studio?

Viewers can expect a new vlog series where the creator documents the entire process of building and renovating the new studio. This will replace the usual mock-building videos for the time being and will focus on the studio’s construction and development.