This replica of the nautilus submarine is a steampunk sensation. The radio-controlled submarine looks just like the original version and is 66.5 inches long.
Created by Bob Martine, the replica of the submarine from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” has internal lighting as well as a watertight cylinder.
Just imagine coming across this creepy looking submarine while you’re swimming in a lake by yourself. It would definitely be a great prank to play on someone!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Steampunk Aesthetics
- There is an opportunity to create products that incorporate the steampunk aesthetic, which includes brass and copper tones, gears and clockwork, and Victorian-era design elements
- Radio-controlled Replicas
- There is an opportunity to create replica products that are radio-controlled, allowing for greater user interaction and a unique experience
- Novelty Submerged Vehicles
- There is an opportunity to create novelty submerged vehicles that could be used for pranks or as unique decorations, such as a steampunk-inspired bathysphere
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can incorporate the steampunk aesthetic into radio-controlled toys, appealing to collectors and nerds alike
- Replica Manufacturing
- Replica manufacturers can create detailed products, such as the steampunk replica of the nautilus submarine, that are accurate to their original counterparts
- Event Entertainment
- Event entertainers can use novelty submerged vehicles as unique decorations or for pranks, such as a steampunk-inspired bathysphere submerged in a pool
