
A crafter has figured out how the Death Star weakness could have been avoided – it just needed to be made of yarn. This Death Star is soft and huggable and won’t destroy planets. You can make one of your very own with this pattern on Ravelry. Laser not included.
(via Craftzine)

The other day we got a peek inside the AT-AT, one of 1400 that are apparently on the Death Star. Indeed, the inner workings of the Death Star are infinitely more complex, but you can check out a simplified infographic after the break that chronicles everyone’s favorite moon-sized space station.
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This little Death Star ornament is actually a lot more complicated to build than it looks.
Fortunately, Chris McVeigh has provided all of the instructions you will need make one for your tree on his blog.
(via The Brothers Brick)

This Death Star-shaped planetarium includes the worlds of the Star Wars galaxy as well as our own night sky. Make sure not to confuse the two on your next science test.
Product Page ($25 Pre-Order for 3Q of 2010)

If you are having trouble getting started building your own version of the Death Star, this book of Star Wars blueprints can give you all the information you need. Offering five different plans, these blueprints will give you a head start on future technology. Before you start your Death Star, though, you want to try a smaller project like a lightsaber.
Product Page ($19.99)