# Sci-Fi Spice Shredders The Death Star Herb Grinder Destroys Planets and Herbs By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-herb-grinder References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/10/14/death-star-herb-grinder/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/155327245/star-wars-death-star-grinder-for-herbs) Every nerdy chef needs to put the Death Star Herb Grinder on their wish list. This herb crusher instantly pulverizes any type of spice or herb and can instantly destroy a planet -- Okay, that last part wasn't true, but you get the idea. [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) merchant Pyroteeze makes these Death Star Herb Grinders by hand using polymer clay that is non toxic. The Death Star Herb Grinder is a little bigger than a baseball in size and safely snaps closed using a magnet. While it's designed to be used in the kitchen, chances are that some folks will find another use (one that may be illegal in certain states) for this geeky [herb grinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1). This herb-grinding Death Star is currently selling for $22 in Pyroteeze's Etsy shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Kitchen Tools:** Innovation opportunity for businesses to create unique and quirky kitchen tools with pop culture references. - **Handmade Polymer Clay Items:** Opportunity to cater to the demand for eco-friendly, handmade goods in the market. - **Herb Crushers/gri Nders:** Potential to create advanced and convenient herb crushers/grinders with technology to ensure faster and efficient grinding. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique kitchenware with pop culture references to cater to the growing market of nerd culture. - **Handmade Crafts:** Chance for businesses to cater to the increased demand for eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind handmade crafts that represent geek and pop culture fandoms. - **Technology-driven Herb Grinders:** Opportunity to innovate and create advanced herb grinders that cater to customers who prioritize convenience over traditional methods of herb grinding and crushing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Cannabis Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-grinders.md) - [Multi-Seasoning Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpan-mastermill.md) - [Macaron-Resembling Colorful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sucuk-bratwurst.md) - [Spherical Mortar & Pestles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mortar-and-pestle.md) - [Modern Cannabis Grinder Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cannabis-grinder.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Extra-Spicy Hot Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hot-pepper-grinder-set.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Modern Geometric Artful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1.md)