You could put a big inflatable pumpkin in your front yard, or maybe a scarecrow. Or, if you’re like Elevator mechanic Nick Meyer of Parma, Ohio, you could spend about $1,500 in plywood and foam to build a two-story AT-AT to defend your house. Meyer, who characterizes himself as a bigger fan of Halloween than of Star Wars, built the installation with some help from his friend Anthony Paroda over the course of a half a year of 10-hour working weekends. “We’re both pretty crafty, but it’s not rocket science,” Meyer told the AP. “You just gotta be willing to do it.“Patrick Cooley/The Plain Dealer-Cleveland.com//APPatrick Cooley/The Plain Dealer-Cleveland.com//APIn years past, the Meyer home has sported other extreme but less sci-fi installations including a pirate ship that extended out from the front of the house. Although if Meyer would rather stick to Star Wars, perhaps a Death Star is in order. The Associated Press contributed reporting to this article.
