Tag Archives: Steampunk

Looking at these LEGO steampunk models, you can almost hear the hiss of steam, the clank of gears, and the whirr of clockwork. The steampunk aesthetic isn’t all wood and brass, so be sure to check out all the colorful models alongside classic steampunk creations from around the world.

High above the airships of the Deutsches Reich aboard Obenwolken

Linking to Jamie “Morgan19” Spencer‘s Brickshelf gallery in my last post, I realized that I’d never blogged his fighter/reconnaissance craft, the Obenwolken:

Obenwolken has a “state of the art onboard photographic recording system” to survey the steampunk battlefields of 1862, and is armed with a pair of repeating cannons. The always-excellent schematics reveal even more details (click for full resolution):

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Cagerrin’s Bionicle frog has an adorable mechanical leg

Cagerrin‘s poor Bionicle frog must have lost a leg, but Cagerrin is a kind soul, so now the frog has a mechanical leg:

Since the leg is apparently steam-powered, this is our first post to contain the word “frogpunk” (though not the first reference to the concept). See Cagerrin’s Brickshelf gallery for delicious froggy goodness.

Thanks to Jamie for the e-mail, and BioniBlog for the reminder.

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DARKspawn illustrates why dwarves are superior to ewoks

Although Aaron “DARKspawn” Andrews reminds us that both dwarves and ewoks are short, the diminutive and hirsute denizens of mines and mountains are unlike ewoks in every other way.

Most importantly, dwarves are awesome:

And ewoks are not. The end.

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Two scenes by Sir Nadroj

We feature two unique dioramas by the ever so prolific Jordan Schwartz, depicting a Victorian-esque sci-fi laboratory, which serves as the backdrop in the first part of Jordan’s fiction story called Journey to the Center of the Earth. The working lights on this creation are purchased from Lifelites.

Next is a creation called Bar of the Future, featurng a crowd of whimsical bar aliens.

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A special rock called Nedleh point

Adrian Florea (Olog) can work wonders in themes of fantasy. Check out this trading post built on an interesting rock formation. Take a moment to absorb the details including the marketplace, tower, and the whimsical small island.

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Jordan journeys to the center of the Earth

Jordan “Sir Nadroj” Schwartz is sending several intrepid minifigs on a voyage of discovery through the crust, mantle, and what lies beneath.

Check out their vehicle, the Mole:

More in the Flickr photoset.

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Demons, mecha and a touch of the Victorian

I think it’s been a while (or at least a lot of models) since I posted anything of mine here so it might be time to hit you with one. For those following I’ve been in a very cutesy retro phase lately but I decided to take a brief sojourn away and practise my town, steampunk and creature design in a mini diorama. I’m particularly pleased with the way the broken storefront worked out but feel that perhaps it lacks a feel of action.

Tim Gould's Demon and mecha

PS. It’s tentatively titled “31st May 1883” for want of anything better. If you can come up with a decent name I’d be happy to hear it.

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Nobody puts baby in a corner

Occasionally I see a model that I have to blog right away. This is one of those times. Brent Wolke (thwaak) gave his magic punk dwarves a toy, he then gave their mortal enemy the orcs a bigger toy. Not to be outdone the dwarves enlisted the help of Patrick Swayze (my interpretation) and built an even bigger toy: the “Forge Breath”.

thwaak's Forge Breath

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The future of the steampunk past

How do people who live in a steampunk world picture their future? Jeremy (aka Smod) has the answer:

More in Jeremy’s Brickshelf gallery.

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See a creation in 3D

Check out jehkay‘s latest creation of a flying fishing boat. What makes this special is that you can view the model in crosseye 3D, just stare at the image close to your monitor and slowly pull yourself away. It really works!

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Laputa: Castle in the Sky flaptters by Horace Cheng

I didn’t think that Horace Cheng could improve on the wonderful flaptters (from Hayao Miyazaki’s Laputa: Castle in the Sky) we featured here a couple of years ago, but Horace proves me wrong with a “version 2”:

Laputa Flaptter on Flickr

Though I kind of miss the grill, the overall shape is much better, and the chain works rather well for the safety rail. The Photoshop job certainly adds to the charm, with “Laputa: Castle in the Sky” in Japanese (天空の城ラピュタ).

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Prancing through the steam with Simon Tzidik

You’d think the steampunk walker has been done to death (and perhaps it has), but occasionally I see something new I just have to blog. Today, that’s Simon Tzidik‘s “Steam Prancer,” which uses whips for its feet:

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