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 Post subject: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:56 pm 
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This is another from my 2 year old backlog. Noticing the interior of the Alexander's Star resembled my beloved Dino Star, I wanted to print some inserts that could convert an Alexander's Star puzzle into a larger cousin to the Dino Star. The Bronto Star!

You can buy your own parts to modify one of yor extra Alexander's Stars here:
Bronto Star on Shapeways

Please note, though, that as the Alexander's Star is tricky to turn, so is the Bronto Star. So don't expect to speedsolve it, but it can be fun to have alongside your Dino Star on display!

Youtube Video Here.


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 Post subject: Re: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:25 pm 
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Interesting sticker pattern, and a nice looking puzzle. Next on your list of mod parts should be for a Golden cube and a Dogic :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:38 pm 
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Beautiful! Such a simple mod, but I like the shape much better than the original. I also find it interesting how the puzzle aspect of the object is very understated.

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 Post subject: Re: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:41 pm 
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Thats a really smart idea! Looks beautiful too! Congratulations!

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 Post subject: Re: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:05 pm 
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Nice mod with a cool name.

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 Post subject: Re: Jason's Bronto Star
PostPosted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:35 pm 
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Since it is modified from an Alexander Star it has the same diameter between two opposing tips.
What is its weight?

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