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more about #steampunk more comments → Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Perfect for laying down a Cleveland Steamer... more » AndPreciousLittleofThat: STEAMPUNK: Why take a shit in two easy steps when you can do it in ten complicated steps? more » appletoad: I'm going to steampunk a turd. more » Purple Dave: $100k? Two words: Lay. Goes. more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Damn the torpedoes! Full screen ahead! more » ThisDudeRufus: I've got priorities. If I had an extra hundred grand, it would first to go the construction of an actual submarine. more » qbrad: John, that was beautiful. *sniff* more » iwishiwasjeff: Does graffiti only come in yellow in NY? more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: If you happen to find yourself in the station on one those rare nights when it's not filled with activity and people bustling about, take a moment to ... more » michaelwest01: Wow, really wasn't expecting the last few paragraphs, but they were nice. more » -
#badideas
Steampunk Toilet Allows You to Take a Dump on Steampunk
Steampunk: I'm over it. And this ridiculous Steampunk Toilet is a good example of why. I mean, come on. [NerdSalad via Technabob] -
#hometheater
Submarine Home Theater May Require Captain Nemo's Underpants
What would you do if you had $100,000 to spend in anything you wanted? Make a home theater room that looks like a rotten Nautilus, complete with working periscope, plutonium torpedoes that glow in the dark, and sound effects? More » -
#quasimodo
Don't You Dare Call the Inside of Grand Central Station's Clock Steampunk
The New York Times sent a photographer inside Grand Central Station's biggest clock, on the building's iconic facade. He emerged with an amazing spherical panorama that may as well have been taken in 1928. More » -
#imagecache
The Ingenious and Absurd Converge, Dustily, at Burning Man
People seemed to love our retro rocket ship and crop circle-esque Burning Man posts a few weeks ago, so it's only fitting we bookend things here with a short wrap-up (dust included). More » -
#peripherals
Well, This Is One of the Grossest Mice Ever
Yeah, it's creepy. But can it track on glass? [Steampunk Workshop via Boing Boing Gadgets] -
#mods
We Like This PS3 Specifically Because It Has Nothing To Do With Steampunk
We're totally over the steampunk movement. Seriously guys, give it a rest. But this moisturegoon PS3 is really something special. More » -
#makerfaire2009
Neuron Chamber Offers a Glimpse at What Alien Brains Might Look Like
Okay fine, maybe this is more of an artistic representation that's taken a few liberties, but still, the Neuron Chamber on display at Maker Faire 2009 is a pretty cool looking piece of extraterrestrial art. More » -
#vibrators
Fully Functional Steampunk Vibrator Might Scald Your Privates
Unemployed exhibitionist metal worker Ani Niow created this fine piece of true steampunk craftsmanship, which for once actually deserves the "steampunk" moniker. Yes, it works. Sort of. Just avoid touching any exposed skin. More » -
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#diy
DIY Steampunk Light Switch Plates
Steampunk may be played out now, but these simple, yet elegant, DIY Steampunk light-switch plates make me want to jump back into the craze. More » -
#keyboards
Art Deco is the New Steampunk
Datamancer, who made the still-impressive Steampunk keyboard, has moved on to art deco. We cannot applaud this enough. More » -
#diy
Legway: A Pedal-Powered Steampunk Segway
Steampunk is tired—and you will be too if you build the Legway. There's no electric motor to whisk you to a destination—only pedal-power. That means you actually have to exercise. More » -
#steampunk
Say Coochycoo to the Steampunk Fetus
What's more adorable than a robot baby floating around in a steampunk uterus? Lots of things. More » -
#art
Cyberoctopus Attacked by Steamships
Yeah, usually our featured images are photos, but Alex Broeckel's photorealistic rendering—of that all-too-likely scenario that we will soon battle giant robo-octopuses using the power of steam—well, it just made horrifying, paranoia-inducing sense. [io9] -
#steampunk
It's a Pleasure to Meet You
Are you married? Would you like to buy five-lens steampunk goggles? More » -
#art
We're All Steampunk Cylons
DVICE threw a design contest to create BSG steampunk cylons. And while we love this particular piece by Shawn Sharp, thank the gods he didn't opt to model Cylon 6...or did he? Ewwww. [DVICE] -
#corkscrew
Amazing Corkscrew Is a Mechanical Masterpiece
In a nutshell, this elaborate corkscrew by British designers at Oneofonehundred is kind of like a cross between orrerys, elaborate clocks, and a Rube Goldberg machine—all wrapped up with a steampunk vibe. More » -
#paranormal
Victorian Ghostbusting Equipment Good For All Your 19th Century Spirit Punishing Needs
We know, we know — steampunk is sooo over and whatnot. But I can't help it that some of the best crafters don't think so and make amazing things like these Victorian-era ghostbusting tools. More » -
#mods
'Steampunk Frankenstein' PC Is Awesome Enough To Excuse Being Steampunk In The First Place
I've had some harsh words for lesser Steampunk mods, and with good reason—it's getting tired, and most examples are massively boring. Not boring: the "Frankenstein Steampunk", an absurdly thorough PC mod built by Dana Mattocks. More » -
#techart
Apocalyptic Machine Scultpures are Wonderful in a Morbid, Sinister Sort of Way
Judging from his uber-dark, mech'd-out artwork, Kris Kuksi probably had a disturbing childhood (or dropped acid in graveyards). But it doesn't make his pieces any less awesome.
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#pleasestop
Steampunk AIO Computer Is a PC That Looks Old, Which is Apparently Still Exciting
Saying that steampunk is played out is almost getting played out itself, but they just keep making things. This week we have a another winner: a computer! Covered in brass! With horns! Die. More » -
#modding
Intricate Steampunk Mouse Might Have Gone A Bit Far With the Whole 'Actual Mouse Spine' Thing
Daniel Pon needed to make a steampunk mouse to accompany his tricked-out keyboard and monitor, so he got to work, and perhaps a little carried away. The end result is impressive. And kind of nauseating. More » -
#steampunkkeyboard
Datamancer Ergo Steampunk Keyboard Makes Writing Victorian Fanfics Slightly Less Uncomfortable
The original Datamancer Steampunk keyboard was quite steampunky in its presentation, and VERY steampunky in its price ($1000 to $1500). In the second round, Datamancer decided to do away with the straight edges and make the keyboard both brassy and rounded, two changes that would make any piece of hardware more...you know. It's made from an IBM Model M-15 split keyboard and is a one-off commissioned by a female client, so unless you call him up and promise him about 1000-1500 real (not steampunk) dollars, I wouldn't count on getting one this Xmas. [Datamancer via Techpin via DVICE] -
#fashion
These Steampunk Goggles Really Are Too Nice
When is a pair of steampunk goggles too nice to be just a pair of steampunk goggles? How about when the metal components have been swapped out for solid milled titanium that's then coated in golden colored titanium nitride? How about when the goggles feature irises that can be opened and closed through independent sliders, or photochromatic lenses that automatically tint in sunlight? Nah, these goggles still have plenty of room for improvement. When the leather has been replaced with tanned baby foreskin and the optics can pierce a brass corset, then we'll be getting close. [SmugMug via bbGadgets] -
#streetlife
Old British Busker Demonstrates Guitar Hero v0.1
You don't even have to ask this English busker/artist/engineer why he made his pedal-driven, guitar-plucking, steampunk-looking musical whatsit, because his reasons are bolted to the side: More » -
#art
Techno-Fantastical Original Artwork, On Sale for Cheap
You might not know the name Matthias Adolfsson, but chances are that his artwork will look familiar. Not so much traditional steampunk as fantastical and techno-fantastical (I just made that last term up btw, so don't memorize it or anything), many of Adolfsson's original watercolors are on sale at his Etsy store. While it's small at just 8"x5", this original called Racer goes for a reasonable $100 while most pieces are priced below $200. Adolfsson retains reprint rights. You get some quirky, original art. Sounds like a deal. [Etsy via superpunch] -
#actionfigures
Toy Modder Extraordinaire Steampunks Return of the Jedi
Some of you may be suffering from Steampunk fatigue, but I still get giddy when I see it done up right. Master toy modder Sillof, whose work we've covered a couple times before, has tickled my fancy with an update to his original Steam Wars action figure line. This time you've got even more detailed Steamtroopers, a mob boss-like Jabba the Hutt, vicious Ewoks and (for the boys) Steampunk Slave Leia. Check out the gallery, and his website. [Sillof] -
#historicity
'Handcar Regatta' Rail Race Is a Terrifying Steampunk Orgy
This week saw the commencement of the first annual Handcar Regatta race, in which over a dozen teams took to the rails in a ridiculous variety of human-powered steampunk machinery. The event wasn't so much a race as it was a showcase of overwrought vehicle design, taking inspiration from everything from hamster wheels to animals to, courtesy of the one team that took the "regatta" part literally, Viking longships. More » -
#steampunk
Steampunk Predator Stands Guard Over Junk Shop
Officially we are sick to death of steampunk, but we are willing to make an exception for a Predator with the skull of his alien adversary stuck to his spear. Currently the 8-foot statue stands guard outside of a London junk shop as a means of luring customers in to buy useless old crap. Whether it is successful in that endeavor is unclear, but the owners of the junk shop are not so attached that they are unwilling to sell it off to the highest bidder. Unfortunately, that bidder will have to pony up at least 5000 British pounds to take it home. That's about $9200 to us Yanks. More » -
#photoshopcontest
Reminder: Entries Due for Steampunk Photoshop Contest
In case you missed it, this week's Photoshop Contest is all about making ludicrous steampunk objects. There's still time to get your entry in! Check out the call for entries here for the details and just get your entries in by tomorrow morning to be eligible for the Gallery of Champions. -
#photoshopcontest
Put the Final Nail in Steampunk's Coffin Using Photoshop
Let's face it: steampunk is dead. It used to be pretty cool, but we've seen enough normal gadgets covered in leather and brass to last a lifetime. It's no longer new or interesting, and until someone makes a functioning airship, I don't care about steampunk anymore. Let's celebrate the life of steampunk while confirming its death with a Photoshop Contest, shall we? I want you guys to make some completely ridiculous steampunk gadgets as we give this trend the Viking funeral it so badly deserves. More » -
#modding
Bloo Balls Custom PC Case Mod is a Whole New Kind of Punk
This custom case mod made for Bit-Tech is just eye-grabbingly bizarre... from the outside alone. Built by a guy called Craig, Bloo Balls was over a year in the making, which included and a whole lot of careful design, redesign and fabrication. There's a mass of careful plexiglass-carving in there, including a hand-made, custom-crafted liquid cooling system for both P4 processor and northbridge. Plumbing and CPUs don't often mix, which is why the build included one fried motherboard. Check out the gallery: it's amazing, inside and out. So amazing, it almost warrants its own genre name... we're just wondering what to call it. More » -
#casio
Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 Wristwatch is Barely Steampunk
Seriously, this steampunk thing is getting out of hand. Like with this Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 wristwatch. They took a Casio watch, slapped on some bronze paint, and now everyone and their steam-powered mechanical dog is calling it steampunk. Enough! If you're going to charge $100 for a bronze-colored watch and have people start calling it steampunk, it had damn well better come powered by a miniature lever-pulling version of K.W. Jeter. [Casio via OhGizmo] -
#customjobs
'Archbishop' Gothic PC Looks Straight Out of an Old Church
Datamancer, the steampunk virtuoso who's created such pieces as the steampunk keyboard, LCD monitor and laptop, has just unveiled his latest creation: The Archbishop. It's a full PC made with stained glass that's more gothic than steampunk. More » -
#auctions
'Steampunk' Watch Sullies Steampunk's Good Name
I'm not sure if steampunk is currently cool or if it's played out or if it's still "underground," but I do know one thing: this "steampunk" watch takes everything crappy about the aesthetic and includes nothing that makes it cool. It's a lame-looking watch on a boring leather cuff with some gears randomly attached around it. No one in some alternate-Victorian future-past would be caught dead wearing something so half-assed. If you're going to do it, do it properly, with the adornments looking like they're necessary to make the thing run. Put some effort in, people. [eBay via Coolest Gadgets] -
#steampunk
Klaatu Varata Studios Produces Steampunk Creations With Back Stories
For those of you who enjoy steampunk, story telling and handmade creations, I present to you Klaatu Varata Studios, the workshop of Arkansas artist Dillon Chandler. Check out his Solarian Ray Gun or the Geldar Light Infantry Robot, both of which come with the back story of the Kelevion Universe and the civil war which has torn it apart. If sci-fi musings aren't your style, take a look at his Steampunk Scorpion, made from motorcycle engine parts. Several of Chandler's works are available for sale on his Etsy page, and range from $10 for two toy-sized bombs to $2,200 for a nine-foot-tall metal bear. Some of my favorites are below: [Klaatu Varata via Tomopop] -
#steampunkstrikesback
Star Wars Bounty Hunters and Yoda Have Us All Steamed
Here in Gizmodo we have this love-hate relationship with steampunk—which borders in the hate-hate most of the time. But when it comes to Star Wars redesigns, I can't help it, I'm fascinated by them, specially the new bounty hunters from Empire Strikes Back, including an omfg-I-want-it version of Boba Fett. Yoda and the rest of the characters, like the Snow Trooper, are equally as good. More » -
#steampunk
Steampunk Soviet Gas Mask Looks Like That Nazi From Hellboy 1
This specially-created one-off steampunk gas mask was made from leather, brass, and a Soviet-era gas mask. What's special about this isn't that it looks incredibly creepy and incredibly cool, it's that it looks kinda similar to that Nazi villain from the first Hellboy movie. Maybe it's just us and our excitement for Hellboy II that we're even thinking of buying this on eBay for $650 to use in our "LARPing". Yeah, that's the ticket. [ebay via Livejournal via Steampunk Workshop via Wired] More » -
#furniture
Transparent Clockwork Desk For the Wealthy Steampunk Aficionado
I have seen a lot of cool desks in my day, but the Executive Desk that artist Dale Mathis has created is definitely one of the finest. As you will see in the video after the break, the gears in the desk actually work—making it a fully functioning piece of art. And as such, you won't be finding this thing at IKEA anytime soon. Each desk is handmade to order and will set you back a whopping $21,000. More »
