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Steampunk moves to the jet age

Thanel — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:22:10 +0000

A good amount of my day yesterday was spent talking about the US Air Force and LEGO steampunk with a cousin-in-law who is coming out of his dark ages. So it seemed fortuitous that Rod Gillies (2 Much Caffeine) posted pictures of his steam jet powered P2 Thunderbolt of the US Air Cavalry, circa 1906.

Bryan, you’re not alone.

Dr. Flotsam’s Phosphate Stand

Andrew — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:59:41 +0000

The LEGO steampunk 100-Piece Challenge just ended, and Drew (dover) came in right under the wire with this colorful contraption.

I’m not entirely certain what that dark blue piece is, but knowing Drew, it could be anything from Duplo to Galidor.

Gears of Jelly

Josh — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:10 +0000

V&A Steamworks has released yet another incredibly detailed clockwork sea-creature into the ocean depths. This one wants to sting you.

Time-Bending in 100 Parts or Less

Caylin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:01:02 +0000

Crimson Wolf uses great techniques and parts for this Steampunk creation. I particularly like the parts used on the windows:

It probably helps that I’m a sucker for sepia tones in photography, but I like that the treatment on this gives it a sort of “old-timey” flair.

You can check out more entries for the 100-Part Challenge at the Steampunk Flickr group.

Steampunk Jellyfish

Dan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:10:26 +0000

Over on flickr, The Magic Tuba Pixie has posted this fantastic underwater scene. I absolutely love the detailing under the dome on the jellyfish. The customization on the minifig is also excellent. The breathing apparatus is excellent.

Chris Malloy’s Iron Golem will do your steampunk bidding

Andrew — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:26:28 +0000

With a gap between LEGO creations of almost two years, it’s great to see something new from Chris Malloy (porschecm2). His Iron Golem is both sinister and adorably, simultaneously mechanical and biological.

The Chinese hats from the Adventurers Orient Expedition theme add a nice riveted look over the robot’s joints.

Steampunk flamethrowing battle mosquito

Thanel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:39 +0000

Sounds like it should a horrible mashup of bandwagon themes, but it’s actually one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while. Nathan Proudlove built this steampunk battle bug for this year’s BrickCon in Seattle. Way to bring it.

Looking forward to seeing it in person.

Fulton’s Revenge: a steampunk schooner

Nannan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:56:49 +0000

Jordan Schwartz finished a three month project on making a “steam-powered, schooner-shaped paddleboat.” Although there are many classic sea vessels and pirate ships, a large-sized steampunk ship is quite a delicacy. You can see this great build in person if you’re coming to BrickFair later this month.

Steampunk barrel robot smokes and flies

Thanel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:45:52 +0000

Kevin Fedde Crimson Wolf, built this artificial steam powered intellect (ASPI) for the Flickr Steampunk group’s 100 piece challenge, and I just love it.

V&A Steamworks’ clockwork fish chug through the clouds

Andrew — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:00:09 +0000

Guy Himber (V&A Steamworks) recently kicked off a series of LEGO creations that each incorporate a Knights Kingdom II shield.

Guy started with a clockwork lionfish (above) and followed it with an eagle ray (below).

As always, Guy combines SYSTEM, Duplo, and Bionicle elements in new and interesting ways.