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Steampunk Going Mainstream?
Here, in our niche technological world, we'd already considered steampunk as a mainstream phenomenon. But according to the NY Times, it could be the next major trend for, you know, normal people.
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Steampunk modding, love it or hate it, has caught on and led to everything from LCD monitors to Nerf rifles getting the treatment. And now we have this steampunk-ish modded violin, that's seriously cut-down and gutted, and packs in tubes and wires and faux valves. Plus one extra string.
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Modded Violin adds Steampunk-esque Styling, One Extra String
Steampunk modding, love it or hate it, has caught on and led to everything from LCD monitors to Nerf rifles getting the treatment. And now we have this steampunk-ish modded violin, that's seriously cut-down and gutted, and packs in tubes and wires and faux valves. Plus one extra string.
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Those of you who like steampunk, and the clarinet gun mod in particular, will love Professor Shagnasty's Model 101 Steampunk Nerf Assault Rifle. Looks amazing, and comes with "Halofex targeting device" or plasmatical ejector, manual and an "electron recharging stand." That is to say, a green light and a display stand... because this masterpiece is just a foam-dart firing toy after all. It's based on a Nerf Longshot and contains real vintage pieces, including 19th Century gas lamp parts vintage aircraft bits. It's a one-off, but it is for sale on Ebay— offers over $125 by the look of it, and closing tonight. [Ebay]
Steampunk Nerf Rifle Lets You Get Victorian on Someone's Ass
Those of you who like steampunk, and the clarinet gun mod in particular, will love Professor Shagnasty's Model 101 Steampunk Nerf Assault Rifle. Looks amazing, and comes with "Halofex targeting device" or plasmatical ejector, manual and an "electron recharging stand." That is to say, a green light and a display stand... because this masterpiece is just a foam-dart firing toy after all. It's based on a Nerf Longshot and contains real vintage pieces, including 19th Century gas lamp parts vintage aircraft bits. It's a one-off, but it is for sale on Ebay— offers over $125 by the look of it, and closing tonight. [Ebay]
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Our friend Datamancer, steampunk modder extraordinaire, is at it again. His newest creation is this Steampunk LCD monitor, and it's a doozy.
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Datamancer's Steampunk LCD Monitor is Another Stunner
Our friend Datamancer, steampunk modder extraordinaire, is at it again. His newest creation is this Steampunk LCD monitor, and it's a doozy.More »
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Action figure customizer Sillof has made everything from steampunk versions of Ironman to Star Wars characters circa World War II. We've featured his sets several times on this site, but what we've covered are only bits and pieces of an amazing body of work. The master model maker himself gives us the goods on why, and how, he does what he does after the jump.
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Toy Modder Puts Eclectic Spin On All Your Favorite Action Heroes
Action figure customizer Sillof has made everything from steampunk versions of Ironman to Star Wars characters circa World War II. We've featured his sets several times on this site, but what we've covered are only bits and pieces of an amazing body of work. The master model maker himself gives us the goods on why, and how, he does what he does after the jump.More »
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Star Wars Action Figures Stoke the Steampunk Fire
You would think that steampunk would have gotten old by now, but when masterful artists like Sillof work their magic on products like Star Wars or Iron Man figures, we just can't help but get swept up in all the nerdiness. Peruse the gallery to see what I mean. [Sillof's Workshop via Slashfilm]
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Steampunk Masturbation Device Invented by Internet Anal-Retentive Nerd Guru Merlin Mann
If you thought Merlin Mann was only good at making up ways to file all your emails into one of 43 correct folders, think again. He's also good at comedy. And masturbating. And steampunk. What do you get when you combine the three? This pretty damn great video. If you're lost, watch it after the jump as Merlin explains his hobby in intricate detail. It's not NSFW, but we didn't want to piss off the lady that works at Martha Stewart who wrote to us one time. On the other hand, she's probably long gone. More »
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Steampunk Vader Mask Makes Me Look Like Darth Kaiser
Mr. T doesn't understand all this jibba-jabba about Star Wars and steam punk! I ain't gettin into hyperspace, Han! They need Mr. T to install'em a new engine and shielding in da Falcon! And I pity that chump, Darth Vader, always having to wear that stupid mask. But I like this gold steampunked mask and chest thing 'cause I like the paint job and the nozzles! You heard me, suckas? NOZZLES! Jump to see all the pictures 'cause I'm heading to eBay to buy it!
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Whirlygig Emoto Steampunk Motorbike Has Electric Motor, Will Steam Your Face Off
You Steampunk fetishists are being spoiled today; first it was the Clarinet Gun Mod and now you have a freaking Steampunk motorcycle. The Whirlygig Emoto by Tom Sepe is so many awesome things in one, it really is amazing it is permitted to exist; it's a motor biking, steam throwing, electricity utilizing, Sci-Fi bag of fantastic. The motorcycle is built on a 1967 Tote-Gote frame, has a 15bhp electric motor and generates a pulses of gushing steam whilst driven, all thanks to a rear mounted boiler. Yes, it has a damn boiler affixed for the crazy effect.
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Clarinet Gun Mod Artwork is Not for Band Practice
Take a peek at this insane clarinet mod, which causes the instrument to drop its musical roots in favor of something a bit more offensive. Unfortunately, there isn't an awful lot of information to go on, but the device clearly looks like an artwork installation, meaning it probably isn't going to be firing rounds of 0.270s anytime soon. This information is probably causing the NRA to weep tears of hate and misery—oh, how we love the Gun Mod Clarinet. [80gritart]
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Mac Mini Gets Steampunked for Wedding and We Say Yes!
I have never been a big fan of steampunk computers (LEGO steampunk is a completely different matter, though) but I have to admit that this Apple Mac mini is actually so simple and elegant that I would actually like to have it myself. The complete set after the jump—with Gilliamesque keyboard or the Nautilus-style flat screen included—is very nice, but the mini itself is just perfect.
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If you like to pretend you're working in the bowels of an airship while you toil away on your Excel spreadsheets, this "Steampunk Furnace Mouse" is for you. A handmade labor of love that uses smashed windshield glass found on the side of the road to create a very realistic glowing-embers look inside its brass grate, it's a wholly impressive (if uncomfortable-looking) project. The creator has a detailed breakdown of how he made it with loads of pictures, so if you're interested in creating your own rather than coming up with your own original idea, head on over. [Project Page via Neatorama]
Glowing Steampunk Furnace Mouse Delivers +15 Nerd Points to Your Computer Setup
If you like to pretend you're working in the bowels of an airship while you toil away on your Excel spreadsheets, this "Steampunk Furnace Mouse" is for you. A handmade labor of love that uses smashed windshield glass found on the side of the road to create a very realistic glowing-embers look inside its brass grate, it's a wholly impressive (if uncomfortable-looking) project. The creator has a detailed breakdown of how he made it with loads of pictures, so if you're interested in creating your own rather than coming up with your own original idea, head on over. [Project Page via Neatorama]
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Steampunk Artist Mods Vintage Headphones into Gadget-Compatible Cans
Molly porkshanks Friedrich is the creator of these retrofuture headphones, made from an old-ass headset found in a thrift store, and some Panasonic cans that she bought on Amazon for a buck. What is cool about them—apart from the fact that they work a treat with MP3 players—is that Molly has not over-egged the Steampunk pudding and added a ton of copper valves and brass wotsits to the mix. [Steampunk Workshop via MAKE]
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Steampunk Iron Man: Our Unhealthy Obsession Continues
I don't know what it is about steampunk, but we simply can't get enough of it. Now we are ashamed to admit that our obsession has reached rehab-like proportions. However, it looks as though this steampunk Iron Man will have to keep us satisfied until we get the help we so desperately need. [Sillof via Fwoosh Forums via Fanmode via Plockhead]
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Stuffed animals are creepy enough as is — there are few better ways to make people uncomfortable in your home than having a dead animal propped up next to the sofa — but this just takes it to the next level. The "Fixed - Fawn" by New Zealand artist Lisa Black crams gears and mechanics into the cadaver of a dead baby deer, making it look like it had surgery performed on it by a mad scientist. And if you think that's unsettling, you should check out the ferret on her website. You'll thank me for sparing you it this early in the morning.
[Lisa Black via NotCot]
Steampunk Taxidermy Takes Steampunk to Awkward Places
Stuffed animals are creepy enough as is — there are few better ways to make people uncomfortable in your home than having a dead animal propped up next to the sofa — but this just takes it to the next level. The "Fixed - Fawn" by New Zealand artist Lisa Black crams gears and mechanics into the cadaver of a dead baby deer, making it look like it had surgery performed on it by a mad scientist. And if you think that's unsettling, you should check out the ferret on her website. You'll thank me for sparing you it this early in the morning. [Lisa Black via NotCot]
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LEGO may have the most amazing sets ever, but the fans keep leaving me speechless at every turn, specially the Steam Wars contest which is now closing. We already showed you the Steam Speeder, the Pod Racer and the TIE Fighter and X-Wing, and here you have an extremely detailed Steam Jabba Barge and Slave I. Those are my favorites, but the AT-sTEam, General Greeves Wheel Bike and the ARC-17 Steamfighter are also quite impressive, as you will see in the big galleries after the jump.
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Steampunk LEGO Jabba Barge, Slave I and Other Amazing Steam Wars Models
LEGO may have the most amazing sets ever, but the fans keep leaving me speechless at every turn, specially the Steam Wars contest which is now closing. We already showed you the Steam Speeder, the Pod Racer and the TIE Fighter and X-Wing, and here you have an extremely detailed Steam Jabba Barge and Slave I. Those are my favorites, but the AT-sTEam, General Greeves Wheel Bike and the ARC-17 Steamfighter are also quite impressive, as you will see in the big galleries after the jump.
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Steampunk NERF Weaponry
Fact: NERF glocks are way cooler than their gunpowder-based alternatives. And steampunk (like certain varieties of sharp orange cheese) makes everything better. That's why we're flipping out over these customized steampunk NERF guns by Chris Furniss (even though you may have seen them before). It doesn't appear that Furniss fabricated anything, and instead scraped off the toy logos and painted the pistols to looks like an aged mixture of metals.
Sadly, these two pistols don't appear to be for sale. And even if they were, we'd have probably purchased them first and then posted the link.[flickr via boingboing]
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