Honorary Borderline Sociopathic Boy Streaty appears to be hanging up his… well, I guess his thumbs. He’s likely getting on in years, (too tall for the rides now) and needs to move on to a more adult focus for his life; probably raising sharks and outfitting them with lasers or something. Streaty, we salute you!
I’m fairly certain a 1971 Ford Maverick had something like this for an engine, only less reliable, and made from weaker materials than plastic. But then again, a used Maverick was less expensive than a LEGO Deathstar is, and you could actually get to second base in the back seat.
If you’re over the age of 16, and have a LEGO Deathstar, don’t bother Googling “getting to second base,” because you’re never going to.