Gallery: The Force Is Strong With These Star Wars Jack-o'-Lanterns
Alex Wer01R2-D2 pumpkin
This R2-D2 is a work of art. A lightsaber-weilding Jedi could not have done better.
Donald Parr02CShMgAnWIAIsrij
A meeting of the dark and light sides of the Force.
Joe Reinhard03CShPMGdUYAA-FC9
Jack-o'-lanterns from the Dark Side.
Charles G Barron04Chewbacca
This might be the only way Chewbacca would ever look spooky or threatening. You can practically hear the Wookiee roar.
Pat Greene05E.T. and BB-8
They're from two totally different movies, but let's be real: E.T. and BB-8 would probably be homies.
Tony B Kim06BB-8
Remember what we said about BB-8 just being a gourd on top of a pumpkin? This is Exhibit A.
Christy Johnson07Han Solo pumpkin
This pumpkin shot first.
Christy Johnson08Leia pumpkin
It would be better if you could see more of her signature over-ear hair buns, but otherwise this Leia gets top marks.
Christy Johnson09Pa17orSA
This pumpkin just realized he kissed his sister. That's the downside. The upside is that the Force is strong with him.
Christy Johnson10W81v2n-Y
Lando! Lando really doesn't get enough love. We're glad to see someone took the time to carve a pumpkin in his honor.
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