The dark side of the brick

Walkers to me initially calls to mind shortbread... but in this context, it is my collection of AT-STs (and one AT-DP).   I'm missing 7127 from this list because I've already deconstructed it and 10174 because it is too far back on the shelf, but otherwise I think this is a complete collection of the current 2-legged AT walkers... 7657 from 2007 75083 from 2015 75153 from 2016 75201 from 2018 75254 from 2019 Clearly, 75153 is a complete disappointment - widely panned as the most useless Star Wars set of its vintage.  7657 hasn't aged all that well, though I suspect it was good for its time and it has some useful rare parts in it.  The other three are all fine examples.

I'm working my way back through some of my new sets to build at the moment.  Today's first build was the Easter Bunny Carrot House ( 40449 ) which arrived free with some sets I bought the other week.  I really quite liked this set - it's cute but is very nicely proportioned and has some interesting pieces (this is the first time I've found a 2x6 tile in a set!).  I have sent some photos to my 7yr old niece who will be jealous until I deliver her copy to her later in the month when we're allowed to visit. Next up this evening in the quick build, it was back to topic with the Resistance Y-wing microfighter ( 75263 ).  I don't normally love the microfighters but this one is better than most.  I had a copy of this set for ages but gave it away to a friend in need of distraction (along with some gin) and it took me a while to find another copy.  Finally, yesterday's build was the AT-ST Raider ( 75254) from back in 2019.  Again, this has been on the shelf f...