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# Learn How to Carve Your Very Own Star Wars BB-8 Pumpkin

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## Melissa Locker


Oct 29, 2015 2:26 PM UTC

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## Melissa Locker


Oct 29, 2015 2:26 PM UTC

_Star Wars: The Force Awakens_ isn’t out yet, but everyone already knows their favorite part of the new movie —the [adorable droid](http://time.com/4083293/bb-8-reacts-star-wars-the-force-awakens-trailer/), BB-8\. Fan fervor surrounding this little ball of fun hasn’t let up, stoked by ridiculously cute videos of [BB-8 watching _The Force Awakens_](http://time.com/4083293/bb-8-reacts-star-wars-the-force-awakens-trailer/) trailer.

While figuring out [how the little droid actually works](http://time.com/4021837/star-wars-bb8-how/) is still the stuff of well-researched fan fiction, Disney has released a guide to paying homage to BB-8 this Halloween. The new how-to video gives fans a step-by-step map to transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a _Star Wars_\-themed jack-o-lantern that will be the envy of everyone on the block.

All it takes is two pumpkins, a template that fans [can download](http://family.disney.com/craft/bb-8-pumpkin) from the Disney mothership itself, some crafting skills, and soon fans can have their very own personal droid, no batteries required.

* [Watch the New Trailer for _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_](http://time.com/4078795/star-wars-7-trailer-watch-force-awakens/)
* [Epic New Poster for _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_ Unveiled](http://time.com/4077562/star-wars-force-awakens-poster/)
* [The Most Shocking Revelation in the New _Star Wars_ Trailer](http://time.com/4079195/star-wars-trailer-revelation/)

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