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Just Another Set of Steampunk Dice, That’s All…

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We recently showed you some steampunk-inspired dice which I thought were pretty cool. But those dice were all just little cubes. These ones look even cooler, thanks to their unusual D&D-style shapes.…

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October 7th, 2011 by: Technabob

Combustible Lemon Pendant is the Ultimate Portal 2 Insider Jewelry

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Items referencing companion cubes, defective turrets, ATLAS, P-body, GLaDOS, even Wheatley himself are far too obvious for those who want to be members of the Portal 2 insider’s club. This piece of jewelry is a much more subtle choice for the discerning Portal 2… fan.

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May 12th, 2011 by: Technabob

This Bust is Made of Bronze and Pure Evil

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Is there a bust more badass than this? The original Darth Vader looks like he’s part Predator:

The 8-inch, 10 lb. bronze bust is made by Gentle Giant Studios to commemorate the original version of the Sith for all seasons, as drawn by Star Wars… concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. He

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October 28th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

2010 Olympic Medals to be Made From Old Circuit Boards

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It’s already pretty awesome to get a gold medal. Really – it means that for at least one day, you were the best in the world at something, and there’s no arguing with that. But Olympic medals have become increasingly more beautiful, too, and the medals for the 2010 Vancouver…

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October 16th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Bioshock Belt Buckle: How Splicers Keep Their Pants From Falling Down

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Here’s the perfect fashion accessory for Bioshock… fans.

Technabob reader Matthew Borgatti (aka “M@”) created this intricately detailed bronze belt buckle which bears the inimitable Art Deco logo from the classic underwater shooter. M@ started out by having a wax mold carved on TechShop’s Tormach CNC.

He then produced a

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June 16th, 2009 by: Technabob

Metal NES Controllers Look Like Artifacts From Our Gaming Past

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As though the original NES controllers didn’t look great enough on their own–you’ve gotta love that sleek, simple design, if only for the nostalgia value–someone’s gone and turned them into bonafide art….

These bronze and aluminum NES controllers were both cast using max models and silicone molds, and then

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March 14th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Fragile Future 2 LED Lamp Made From Dandelions

The Fragile Future 2 lighting fixture really lives up to its name. You see, each tiny light source is actually framed by the seed pods of a dandelion. Now why is it called the Fragile Future 2? Presumably, because the Fragile Future 1 was just a little TOO breakable.

Created…

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October 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

Old World Nixie Tube Clock: Going for Baroque

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I’m not sure if this clock design qualifies as “steampunk” or simply anachronistic, but it sure looks different than just about any timepiece I’ve ever seen.

Combining retro Nixie tubes with a baroque antique bronze enclosure, it’s definitely different. For some reason, I’m betting your Grandma probably didn’t have one…

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September 25th, 2008 by: Technabob

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