Out of Weta’s painting room have emerged three awesome custome painted rayguns . Sourisak and Jonny have this time been painting on a World War II theme.
Firstly, there’s “Der Adler“ or The Eagle, with a paint scheme reminiscent of a Messerschmidt BF109 fighter plane.
Then there’s the “Iron Tiger“, with a livery like the German Tiger tanks that sent chills down the spine of anyone inside an allied Sherman tank.
.. and finally “The Divine Ray” – taking a lead from the “Zero” Mitsubishi fighters that served in the Pacific and are the most commonly associated with Kamikaze – the Divine Wind.
These three guns will be available EXCLUSIVELY at Weta’s booth #2615 at Comic-Con in San Diego that opens in the evening of Wednesday 21 July. First come, first served (but to remain on display until Sunday)
Scott Freeland, the artist behind the has created with iRetrofone Steampunk Copper edition.
The new dock, which is on sale at Etsy for $450, will charge or sync your iPhone 3G, 3GS, or 4, and sports a working USB handset. The dock, is hand-sculpted with cold cast copper and half-inch thick urethane resin.
A very special Art Exhibit is happening in Hartford CT July 9 – 16th. The Exhibit features the up and coming theme of STEAMPUNK. Hosted and curated by Joey Marsocci, Proprietor of Dr. Grymm Laboratories of Middletown, CT. This is the second annual STEAMPUNK BIZARRE Exhibit. Because of the size of the show and visitors last year, we have moved to a much larger venue. There are several artists from Middletown, New Haven, Hartford and throughout CT joined by artists from around the country and London, England making a total of 23 Artists. The event also features local vendors contributing to the design and food contributions.
This is a very big event that has turned an International eye from the Steampunk and Art community, towards Hartford, CT. I have previously been involved in an international Steampunk Exhibit which took place at the Oxford Museum, UK which to date was the most popular exhibit ever to take place in the museum, turning around 75,000 visitors in just a few months.
” I am working on a short film called “Lightning In The Bottle.” In short it is a Teslapunk inspired parable about the quality of life for a strike hand, those responsible for the capture and delivery of product (lightning), who receives a raise. Lightning In the Bottle captures the fantastical conjunction of science and nature that catapults a lowly strike hand to upper management above the clouds. The fantastic world in LITB is entirely powered by lightning. The strike hands, those responsible for capturing the lightning, work in some of the most difficult of circumstances. The short is both a science fiction parable and a corporate film showcasing the life of Frances Young and his rise to the upper heights of corporate management.
We have started a production blog, bottlethelightning.com, to open up the process to the world – this includes VFX breakdowns, writer’s quirks, and teasers [ its been described as dvd extras presented in reverse]. Currently we have a contest to help us lock down on the music bed for the teaser. Each vote (via comment/like on Facebook enters the participant into a drawing to win a screen credit + a copy of the finished short on DVD. We also have an indiegogo page to help raise partial funding. Lastly – here’s a link to the teaser via vimeo .”
“Ashlyn hasn’t seen Gray her former lover in five long years. Not since the day he believed her to be a traitor to the military cause they both served.Now as the volatile nature of their planet is reaching a fevered pitch, and the war over water to run their steam-powered technology is threatening all beings, she must face him once more.Despite her intense hatred towards Gray, Ashlyn can’t let the father of her child be murdered by General Dagnus, the leader of the opposing army.Risking her life, Ashlyn lays everything on the line to save the man that betrayed her once. As they work together to survive, will they be able to rekindle the passion they once shared?”
At The Gallery of THUM: Steam Plant Building: 159 South Lincoln Street, Suite 151. Spokane, WA 99201:
Entire month of July. Opening ceremony: Friday, July 2nd from 5:00-9:00. -Everyone is welcome!
Uncaged Creations and Gallery of THUM owner Cecile Charles are attempting to educate the Pacific Northwest (besides Seattle) about the Steampunk subculture by bringing a steampunk art show to The Gallery of THUM in Spokane, WA. (Washington)
Currently most of our artists are from the Seattle area, but we are interested in garnering submissions from all over the world. (Submissions from off-world/other planets are accepted as well, provided that the artist is able to complete the entry form in English)
We will be displaying art work from Abney Park (albums for sale!), Tinplate Studios, Aimee Stewart, SteamPink, author Ivan Drugostrov, Mac McGowan, GemPunk, Mad Dog Hats, Uncaged Creations, and many others.
Guests are welcome to walk -or ambulate in any manner that is suitable to their race- through the Gallery during its operating hours: M-Th: 11:00-6:00. F-S: 11:00 – 6:30. Closed Sundays.
All artwork will be available for display and sale throughout the month of July.
The folks at Lost Machine are building a Steampunk pirate ship, but they need help to finance it. Interestingly, they’re not just asking for donations, they’re selling these neat, hand-made, LED tripods:
Game Distillery is pleased to announce the release of Aqua for Xbox Live
“Aqua is a stylish naval-action shooter with tactical elements. Steer your ship into the middle of a raging naval war, where masses of enemies and allies engage in real-time operations over large, multi-screen maps, presented in a unique distinctive steampunk art-style.
Destroy masses of enemies on- above- and below the water surface, unlock new ship-types, weapons and upgrades to enhance your ship as you progress through an entertaining story-driven campaign accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn comic sequences.
Choose your tactics and form your own special squadron to support you in battle, issuing offensive and defensive orders to overcome masses of enemy opponents and defensive installations.”
The new dock, which is on sale at 
