Combining the past with the present is the creative inspiration behind the number of sweet steampunk renditions that have been cropping up in every market from graphic novels, art and sculpture to transportation and fashion.
Originating in the late 1980s to the early 1990s, the steampunk genre is based on the incorporation of old-school steam technology and steam-powered objects into modern creations. Most of these designs feature Victorian-inspired pieces that are futuristic, even by present day standards, but are constructed as if they were predictions of the future made eras ago.
Popular images that come to mind when one thinks of the steampunk model are fictitious machines quoted by the famed authors H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.
These objects present a unique combination of predictions from the past, which are incorporated into projections of the future.
99 Sweet Steampunk Renditions
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Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Epic Leather Creates Star Wars-Inspired Riding Masks
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Explosive Steampunked Furniture
Sculptor Mati Karmin Refurnishes Mines for Tables
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Body Part Jewelry Pieces
Missy Industry's Pelvic Bone Pendant is a Hip Accessory
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Extreme Halloween Decor
Peter Montgomery SoCalHalloween is Fun and Freaky
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Creepy Kiddy Photography
The Corey Helford Gallery Promotes Trippy Nursery Art
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Steampunk Memory Sticks
These WWWorks USB Flash Drives are Unique in its Design
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Modern Mechanized Furniture
The Astrolab Dining Table Extends Via Remote Control
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Saucy Steampunk Weddings
‘Martine & Jim' Create Kooky Scenes for Their London Nuptials
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Custom Steampunk Abodes
Couple Turns Home into Post-Apocalyptic Paradise
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Victorian Punk Purses
The Old Junkyard Boutique Creates the Unique Steampunk Clutch
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Mechanical Monster Illustrations
The Steampunk Characters Series is a Badass Take Pop Culture
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Metropolis-Inspired Illustrations
Igor Artyomenko Renders Digital Images of Futuristic City Life
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$2 Million Sci-Fi Apartments
This Chelsea Steampunk Loft Pays Tribute to the Otherworldly
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Steampunk Bug Bots
These 'Catherinette Rings' Creations are Creepy Crawly Couture
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Steampunk Roadkill Art
Amanda's Autopsies Creates Art from Dead Critters
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Steampunk Mask Fittings
The Techno Masks by Richard Symons are Freakishly Well-Made
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Surreal Steampunk Illustrations
Santiago Caruso's Work is Dark and Unreal
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Steampunk Seductress Shoots
Rebeca Saray Photographs Women in Complex Victorian Garbs
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Sci-Fi Brass Sculptures
Bellino Alain Recreates Darth Vader's Helmet Using Fancy Junk
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Revamped Iconic Cartoons
The Steampunk Disney Princesses Series Reimagines Classic Characters
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Masked Steampunk Fashions
The Latest Issue of Vogues Homme International is Eerily Unique
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Fabulous Steampunk Watches
The Romain Jerome RJ Steampunk Watch is Sheer Masculinity
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Machine-Animal Illustrations
These Fascinating Hybrid Works by Nicolas Lampert are Awesome
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Da Vinci Smartphone Designs
The iSteamPhone Steampunks Your Favorite Touchscreen
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Futuristic Steampunk Cycles
The Electric Recumbent Bike is a Victorian Two-Wheeler
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Retrofied Mobiles
The Rotary Mechanical Smartphone Takes Your Cellphone Back to the 60s
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Steampunk Cyborg Portraits
Concept Art for Bioshock's Handyman is Tragic and Menacing
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Steampunk Superhero Suits
The Steampunk Iron Man Costume Would Make Tony Stark Proud
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Steampunk Gas Masks (UPDATE)
Artist Tom Banwell Creates Sci-Fi Face Armor
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Industrial-Chic Accessories
The Steampunk Sweet Shoppe Collection by Ghostlove Jewelry
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Dark and Dreary Diaries
The Splash Fashions 2011 Calendar is Artistically Creepy
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Steampunk Female Superheroes
Michael Dooney Adds His Twist on the Traditional Superhero
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Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Paul McCue Gives Pop Culture Robot Characters a Victorian Makeover
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Strangely Spectacled Fashion
The Henrik Vibskov AW11 Collection is Eclectically Creative
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Steampunk Alarm Systems
The Edison Alarm Clock Is the Work of Inventor David Krawczyk
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Victorian Computer Peripherals
The Rhombus Maximus Turns Back the Clock on Computing
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Intricate Steampunk PCs
The Clacker by Richard Nagy is a Computer That Belongs in the 1900s
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Victorian Smartphone Docks
The iRetrofone Steampunk Dock is a Blast from the Past
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Steampunk Mechanical Horses
Andrew Chase Creates Another Mechanical Masterpiece
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Cinematic Superhero Prints
The Roaring 20s' Steampunk 'Batman' Movie Posters
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Upcycled Steampunk Lamps
Gilles Eichenbaum Uses Vintage Rejects for Light Fixtures
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Surreal Steampunk Illustrations
These Jon Foster Drawings are Seriously Epic
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Slithering Steampunk Organisms
Sculptures By Michihiro Matsuoka are Far from Your Average Toy
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Surreal Self Portraits
The Ruadh DeLone Egotrips Series is Imaginative and Slightly Sinister
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Female Steampunk Renderings
Joe Benitez Illustrates Victorian Era Vixens with Badass Attitudes
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Flashing Luminescent Footwear
The Light up Steampunk Heels Will Transport Your Feet to 2057
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Eerie Eyeball Jewelry
These Twisted Sister Arts Pendants Have Their Eyes on You
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Upcycled Steampunk Sculptures
Gone Postal by Michael Ulman is a Fantastic Found Material Creation
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Upcycled Functional Robot Sculptures
The Joseph Drust Steampunk Minions Perform Simple Tasks
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Elephantine Gas Masks
The 'Olifant' by Tom Banwell May Be a Sneak Peek of Future Fashion
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Scintillating Steampunk Art
The Edge of Time by Artur Sadlos is Imaginative
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Watch Gear Cuff Links
These Steampunk Cuff Links are for Stylish Gearheads
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DIY Mechanical Arms
The Philip Valdez Steampunk Arm is an Amazing Creation
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Victorian Punk Jewels
'Harem Royal' is a Gothic-Inspired Collection by Roman
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Victorian Jedi Weapons
Defeat Darth Vader With the Steampunk Lightsaber
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Steampunk LightCycles
This Doktor A Creation is a Vintage Twist on a Futuristic Toy
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Flask-Based Lighting
These Alessandro Marelli Lamps are Experimentally Industrial
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Cinematic Steampunk Toys
The Inception-Inspired Electromagnetic Spinning Top Rotates Infinitely
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Steampunk Writing Instruments
Watch Time Fly with the Steampunk Gear Pen
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Opulent Burnished Bars
The Tazmania Ballroom is A Thoroughly Lavish Modern Club
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Victorian Sci-Fi Toy Guns
The Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder Dazzles Dangerously
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Vintage Victorian Menorahs
This Steampunk Menorah Provides a Punked-Out Way to Worship
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Steampunk Luggage Bureaus
Richard's Desk by Restoration Hardware Contemporizes Victorian Look
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Steampunk Story Art
Ry-Spirit Captures a Sensational Sci-Fi World with Anime Inventiveness
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Stunning Steampunk Effects
The Henry Waltz Teaser is Stirring Up Some Buzz
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Victorian Firearm Weapons
The Steampunk Sub-Machine Gun Annihilates in the Looks Department
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Miniature Steampunk Sculptures
The Daniel Proulx Steampunk Beholder is Only 4 cm Big
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Steampunked Time-Tickers
The Stellar Steampunk Wall Clock by OstlundCustomWorks is Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Insect Sculptures
These Arthrobots are Incredible Sculptures from Recycled Materials
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Anatomical Bike Furniture
Matt Shiley Reuses Bike Parts to Build Chairs
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Popstar Apocalyptic Armor
The Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm is Justin Bieber Approved
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Steampunk Plastic Pumpkins
Yami Guru Creates DIY Trick-Or-Treat Buckets
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Retro-Futuristic Lighting
The Brass Steampunk Solar Lamp by Weirdward Works
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Steampunk Music Players
The Colorfly Pocket HiFi C4 Pro Blasts Music From a Baroque-Styled Box
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Suave Steampunk Mancessories
Steampunk USB Cufflinks are Perfect for Artistic Geeks
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Steampunk Anime Artistry
Il Codice d'Errico Show Portrays Innovative Technological History
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Laboratory Lighting
Create an Easy Experiment With the Beaker Table Lamp
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Bike Booze-Carriers
The Bicycle Wine Rack by Oopsmark Has a Steampunk Aesthetic
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Sci-Fi Spectacles
These Modular Chrome Metal Steampunk Goggles Are Sweet
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Oversized Steampunk Trikes
The Steampunk Racer is a Gigantic Penny-Farthing Recreation
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Wooden Robot Icons
The Steampunk R2-D2 Comes from a Galaxy Not So Far Away
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Stylish Steampunk Boots
These Kicks by Alex Steshak are Chic
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Steampunk Designer Goggles
Alrick Sunglasses Update a Classic Contemporary Twist
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Revamped Toy Weaponry
The Steampunk Nerf Vulcan is Battery-Powered Vintage Fun
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Transforming Metallic Mancessories
Fonderie 47 Cufflinks Stylize Gentlemen in Two Ways
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Real Robot Pals
Adorable Sculptures by Mike Rivamonte Depict Wall-E-esque Buddies
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Manly Gentleman Accessories
The Steampunk Miniature Pipe Wrenches Cufflinks for the Suave Dresser
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Spiked Spectacle Cycles
The Nemesis Skate Cycle is a Badass Piece of Charitable Art
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Metallic Steampunk Infants
Guillermo Rigattieri Brings a Mechanical Aesthetic to His Work
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Electronic Steampunk Magazines
Steampulp Publishing LLC is on the Cutting Edge
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Trumpeting iPhone Speakers
The Analog Tele-Phonographer Amplifies Your Cellphone's Sound
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Junktastic Record Players
Simon Jansen's Steampunk Record Player is Made of Upcycled Garbage
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Brainy Computer Peripherals
The Peter Balch Steampunk Brain Mouse Raises the Bar
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Spherical Steampunk Writers
The Writing Ball is a Peculiar Vintage Typewriter
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Time-Travelling Steampunk Weaponry
The Post-Apocalyptic Nerf Maverick is Super Badass
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Edible Steampunk Art
Elizabeth Marek's Steampunk Cake is Almost Too Cool to Eat
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Wicked Reptile Art
Jeroen Backx Created a Sick TurtleTank Character
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Recycled Book Pumpkin Decorations are Halloween Decor without the Mess
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Techno Victorian-Themed Disguises from Optimus Prime to Cthulhu
Repurposed Rustic Furniture
The Manoteca Found Object Home Decor Collection is Stylish
Devilish Doe-Eyed Cartoons
Kaneoya Sachiko Contrasts Cutesy Anime Visuals with Disturbing Concepts
Pop Culture Vixen Paintings
Siya Oum Depicts Fan Favorites as Seductive Pin-Ups
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The Sunstache is a Seriously Sophisticated Set of Shades
Robotic Street Artistry
Aditya Permadi Illustrates Androids with an Urban Stylistic Edge
Mystic Medieval Renderings
Yaroslav Gerzhedovich Illustrates Fantasy Images in Baroque Style
Saucy Steampunk Weddings
‘Martine & Jim' Create Kooky Scenes for Their London Nuptials
Surreal Slumber Scenes
Pete Revonkorpi Illustrates Pictures Straight Out of Dreams
Colorfully Perforated Furniture
The PEEP Storage Units Allow Natural Light to Seep Through
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Homemade Halloween Decor from Policitcal Pumpkins to Geek Lanterns
Colorfully Costumed Muses
Jessica Singh Dresses Her Subjects in Vibrant Polychromatic Patterns
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Mari Lowery Presents Creepy Hybrid Creations
Cushy Recumbent Bikes
This Design by Mosen Saleh Has Soft Seating
Artistically Corroded Furniture
Ka-lai Chan's The Ordinary Family Collection is Volatile
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From Patriotic Footwear to Crystal-Studded Heels
Colossal Character Cartoons
Daniel Mead Illustrates Giant Creatures from All Corners of Geekdom
Crab Leg Escritoires
The Polichinelle Desk is Many-Appendaged for Multiple Needs
Chic Lumber Shades
The Woodzee Wooden Sunglasses are Fashionably Eco-Friendly
Colorblocked Office Furniture
Felix de Pass' Boundary Desk is Minimalist and Modular
Morose Mushroom-Cut Muses
Mojo Wang Paints Strange Subjects with Similar Hairdos
Frightful Fairytale Illustrations
Alejandro Dini Renders Horrifying Images of Classic Narratives
Sci-Fi Brass Sculptures
Bellino Alain Recreates Darth Vader's Helmet Using Fancy Junk
Revamped Iconic Cartoons
The Steampunk Disney Princesses Series Reimagines Classic Characters
Intergalactic Ice Patterns (UPDATE)
Star Wars Snowflakes Take Winter Decorations to the Extreme
Adaptable Modular Desks
The Table by Samuel Wilkinson Keeps Working Places Tidy
Machine-Animal Illustrations
These Fascinating Hybrid Works by Nicolas Lampert are Awesome
Voodoo Desert Footwear
Steve Herrington and Generic Surplus Collaboration
Sci-Fi Biker Ensembles
The Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit Keeps Riders Safe in Star Wars Style
Psychedelic Astronaut Art
Steve Scott Renders a Space Explorer Being Bombarded by Trippy Graphics
Steampunk Cyborg Portraits
Concept Art for Bioshock's Handyman is Tragic and Menacing
Steampunk Gas Masks (UPDATE)
Artist Tom Banwell Creates Sci-Fi Face Armor
Colorful Interlocking Furniture
The Les freres Plo Collection is Full of Personality
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Paul McCue Gives Pop Culture Robot Characters a Victorian Makeover
Scandalous Cellular Advertisement Campaigns
These Russian Cell Phone Ads Will Certainly Turn Heads
Splendid Swimmer Cartoons
Anny Wong Illustrates Boys Ready for a Day at the Beach
Paper Silhouette Movie Posters
Alex Clark Emulates Saul Bass in this Cinematic Collection
Scary Symmetrical Illustrations
Hyeyeol Draws Horror-Filled Rorschach Test-Like Renderings
Haute Sci-Fi Couture
'Style Wars' By Francesco Grandazzi Fuses Star Wars with Fashion's Elite
Gourd Goop Extractors
The Pumpkin Gutter Will Have You Ready to Carve in No Time
Slithering Steampunk Organisms
Sculptures By Michihiro Matsuoka are Far from Your Average Toy
Romantic Retro Requests
The Steampunk USB Wedding Invitations are Chic
Female Steampunk Renderings
Joe Benitez Illustrates Victorian Era Vixens with Badass Attitudes
Gourd-geously Sweet Treats
Yummy Mummy Whips Up Some Pumpkin French Macaroons
Badass Dart Slingers
The 'Steampunk Big Daddy Gun' Revamps Nerf with a Rockin' New Look
Military Courtside Kicks
Light up the Court with the Nike Lunar Hypergamer QS Camo Pack
British Rock Boots
The Clarks Punk Edition Kicks Pay Tribute to Emerging English Music
Medieval Caped Crusaders
Igor Kieryluk's Gotham 1459 Puts Batman's Universe in a Different Century
Robot-Inspired Cupboards
The 'Percepter' Cabinet Represents the Epitome of Modern Furniture
Deranged Fairytale Art
Artur Sadlos Illustrates a Journey Down the Rabbit Hole
Costume-Changing Space Soldiers
Jon Bolerjack Remixes Stormtrooper Gear with Comic Book Designs
Printed Tattoo Tights
The Rovolving Shop Designs Bold Stockings and Colorful Leggings
Boxy Bush-Like Furniture
The Free Port Cabinet is Pleasantly Playful and Eclectic
Funky Industrial Illustrations
These Greg Darroll Designs are Eccentric and Punchy
Minimalist Workplace Accessories
The Kaiju Studios Office Furniture is Modern and Practical
Giant Footwear Vehicles
The L.L. Bean Bootmobile Celebrates the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Folded Cardboard Furnishings
Chairigami Provides Seating with Papercraft-Inspired Designs
Pumpkin Carving Party: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Victorian Sci-Fi Toy Guns
The Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder Dazzles Dangerously
Victorian Craps Cubes
Mechanical Oddities' Steampunk Dice are Ideal for Old-School Gamers
Snuggle-Worthy Sci-Fi Toys
The OctoKitty Star Wars Plush Characters are Cuddly Intergalactic Icons
Sharable Bifold Desktops
Slate2 by Kimberly Andersson Encourages the Communal Aspect of Learning
Collapsible High-Fashion Shades
Burberry Bright Foldable Sunglasses Are Portably Convenient
Golden Bird Furniture
The Uccello Side Table & Lamp Creates an Emotional Connection
Customized Cap Contests
The New Era 'Introducing' Project Wants Your 59FIFTY Designs
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Cycling Workspaces
The Kickstand Desk Keeps Workers Constantly Moving
Remotely Controlled Limbs
The Handroid Robot Hand is Operated by a Glove
Lightsaber-Inspired Sneakers
Stride Rite Children's Shoes are for Star Wars Geeks
DIY Sci-Fi Christmas Decorations
Build the Nerdy LEGO Death Star Ornament for Yourself
Popstar Apocalyptic Armor
The Ian Finch-Field Steampunk Robot Arm is Justin Bieber Approved
Steampunk Plastic Pumpkins
Yami Guru Creates DIY Trick-Or-Treat Buckets
Gold Gilded Glasses
The Giorgio Armani 22-Karat Gold Aviators are Stylish
Metallic Pop Culture Pieces
The Kreatworks Metal Art by Sudjai Presents Sci-Fi Hero Sculptures
Packable Luggage Offices
The Richards' Secretary Trunk by Restoration Hardware is Transform
Robotic Grip Gauntlets
The Human Grasp Assist Device Increases Dexterity and Reduces Fatigue
Dialogue Bubble Book Organizers
The Comic Shelf Brings Graphic Novels into the Real World
Balancing Granite Furniture
Ryan Jongwoo Choi's Co-existence Table Focuses on Harmony
Steam Punk Joysticks
Sam Kurd Designs an Out of this World Accessory
Vintage Hollywood Shades
Barton Perreira Eyewear by Giovanni Ribisi Gets Stylishly Classy
Creative Cyborg Illuminators
The Talbotics 'Robot Night Lights are' Crafted from Re-Purposed Junk
DIY Spy Gadgets
The Homemade Grappling Hook Launcher Looks Vastly Different From Batman's
Rawhide Wilderness Footwear
'A Bathing Ape' Mountain Soldier Boots Helps Gear up for Cold Weather
Masterful Mechanized Typography
Riccardo Sabatini's 'Mekkanika' is Made of Gears and Gadgets
Neon Stick Figure Disguises
Make a Splash in the Dark with the GlowGirl Costume
Surreal History Illustrations
Mark Hunter Brown Captures the Fantastical of the Overshadowed
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These Kicks by Alex Steshak are Chic
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The Yamaha Hecta is a 21st Century Christiania Bike
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These Death Star Thanksgiving Photographs are Dysfunctional
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The MIT Build-Your-Own-Robot Kit Allows Cyborgs to Be Made from Home
Bold Bronze Boots
Cast Shoe by Tom Dixon Features Kicks Encased in Metals
Digitalized Droid Kegs
Paul Carff's Kegdroid Gives Way to the Future of Bartending
Stealth Spitball Spewers
The Max Force Shadow Hawk Emulates a Sniper Rifle
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Charlie Turner Crafts Stunning Yet Simple Wooden Time-Tellers
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'Yard Keeper' by Andry Tatarko is Psychedelic and Eccentric
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The Bendino Lamp Flattens Traditional Light Appliance Designs
Periodic Cuff Connectors
One Big Element Cufflinks are for the Scientific and Sarcastic Types
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The MA-UGV is Not Likely to be Your Next Go-To Barber
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The Light Pick Will Add a Bright Flair to Rock Shows
Illuminating LED Candles
Prismate BIG-18 Lights up the Home in a Beautiful Hue
Time-Travelling Steampunk Weaponry
The Post-Apocalyptic Nerf Maverick is Super Badass
Basketball Star Sunglasses
The Dunkman Eyewear is a Collab Between Forever K Michael and Shaq
Streamlined Hubless Rickshaws
The Rig Wheel Concept Redefines Roadside Cycling
Fetish-Inspired Cufflinks
The Mood Mechanical Cufflinks Shows What You Like in the Sack