# Sci-Fi Geek Getups The Homemade Death Star Costume is Made Out of Paper By Annie Ho | Published 2010-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-costume References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/19/star-wars-death-star-costume/) & [pdjpdj.go-plus.net](http://www.pdjpdj.go-plus.net/thatsnomoon/thatsno.html) My inner nerd is jumping with excitement for this homemade Death Star costume. Who knew that with a little bit of time, paper and some paint, a Death Star would be born? Now this is something Darth Vader would love. The Darth Star costume was made by a [Star Wars fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray). I must hand it to him, the guy uses his mind to think of something genius. If I had the time and effort, I would totally make a Death Star costume out of paper! The link provided has a step-by-step guild to helping you build your own Death Star costume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Costumes:** Opportunity for companies to provide easy-to-follow instructions and materials for creating homemade costumes. - **Nerd Culture:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the popularity of sci-fi and geek themes in fashion and entertainment. - **Creative Upcycling:** Opportunity to promote eco-friendly costume making by repurposing materials like paper into unique and imaginative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and Hobby:** Companies in this industry can develop products and services targeted at DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists, such as DIY costume kits and workshops. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can create collections inspired by nerd culture, incorporating sci-fi elements into clothing and accessories. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can offer themed parties and cosplay events that cater to the nerd culture market, providing opportunities for unique costume experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Movie Scene Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-death-star-trash-compactor-diorama.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md)