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Die Dose is a defense automaton produced by prussian industries. Very efficient on earth or even in aether. It comes with several interchangeable arms such as standard claw, steamolite raygun or chainsaw. Its only inconvenient is that you've got to rewind it by hand.
A highlight of the Bowes Museum. An 18th century swan automaton that catches fish in a "stream". Unfortunately out of it's case for maintenance during our visit.
An automaton from the dead Ketfah civilization, the Ketfah Guardian is one of the twenty-or-so Guardians built to protect sacred temples.
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This will be on the 2015 BrickFair convention circuit.
A Cybernetic Haiku
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What of the future?
The cybernetic prophet
reveals the answer.
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Moon Automaton (Balloon'd, Electric, Light-duty) is new to Lunabase Delta and Sam is showing her the ropes in-and-around the craters.
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Old space-suits get a new life in MABEL.
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Sam got the idea after watching a video-nasty about insects.
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I'm not sure where the horned helmet thing is from but it looked so good with the binocs I had to use it. Hopefully not upsetting any long-standing "movie about space wizards for kids" fans with this blasphemy.
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It snowed the other day, and I just had to take a few minifigs outside for some photos! In this one, Pippin is pursued by a snowball-wielding Merry!
Hope you enjoyed!
STORY: As she goes up the oddly familiar stairs, she/it remembers the last stand that took place here.
This was a joint project that was published in the printed Magazine "Enzyme Arts Magazine" (www.facebook.com/enzymemag/) accompanied by wonderful pieces of poetry. The people involved in this project (except from me):
Model: Ailiroy (www.facebook.com/ailiroy/)
Henna Tattoo Artist: Kree Arvanitas/RebelDog Studio (www.facebook.com/RebelDogStudio/)
Supporter/accessories: Aileen Autumn (www.facebook.com/aileen.autumn.art/)
_PLEASE READ THE WHOLE STORY._
A once-great, clockpunk-ish city where the prosperous Residents were served by the miraculous mechanical automatons. The people have long since disappeared, but the automatons remained — and still take care of the crumbling stone walls, abandoned halls, and rusty fences.
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In 1876, Murad V, the mad Ottoman Sultan, commisioned the manufacture of a marvelous automaton.
This amazing steam-driven contraption was quickly christened "Otto" during its subsequent tour of European capitals.
Visit www.empireofsteam.blogspot.com for the full story behind this and other creations of the Imperial Era often referred to as the "Steampunk Age".
The Wootang, manning the demo tent. And protecting super secret Automaton '07 shred sticks. Mammoth. Photo: James Bratt
The SBC annouced today the use of autonomous drones in combat squads. These drones are deployable in urban situation aswell as in rought terrain. The drones shown here are armored scuttler varients.
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Inspired by Tac and Chris.
The Steinway Spiro seems perfect for Westworld fans, especially with an eye to Dr. Ford's office mate.
Meant to be indistinguishable from the original performance, I was wondering what DRM algorithms will make of video posts of it playing. YouTube allowed the post, and Facebook bounced it, asking if I have the rights. Ah, yes, the 1908 Supreme Court case enabling cover songs started with the player piano, and then the first Copyright Act of 1909, which brought about compulsory licensing on mechanical rights. (Ref. Slate)
It is so cool to have the maestro in the machine. Here is another video of my piano.
It comes with 1,700 songs recorded specifically for the instrument so far, with new songs arriving weekly. Steinway acquired a startup ("that ran out of funding" accord to the Silicon Valley manager) that allows them to transcode legendary performances from the past (I am guessing that they have a feedback mechanism to find the key press that generates the same sound as the historical recordings). They call them the immortals...
Details from WIRED: "A software-controlled solenoid (electro-magnetic) system that’s installed underneath the piano activates the notes. Whereas most player pianos reproduce human performances solely by recording the key strike, Steinway amassed Spirio’s catalog with a far more sophisticated system. Hardware and software embedded into the piano measured the velocity of the hammer hitting the string in 1,020 increments, taking stock of the the hammer’s location and speed 800 times a second. The pedal motion was similarly documented at 200 times per second. This data created a vastly more nuanced picture of what the pianist was doing at any given time, meaning the piano’s built-in songs capture dynamics, repeating notes and the subtleties of the transition, say, from staccato to legato."
Automaton at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, France.
My museum collection : www.flickr.com/photos/9619972@N08/collections/72157702215...
Divine Automaton responsible for enforcing the Pantheon’s will. Carries a large gavel and a set of scales.
First part of my Biocup R2 entry.
I originally intended to include the wings, but they didn’t work as well in the final group shot.
...the rise of the machines!
In Tualatin Fred Meyer, a battle brews,
Two laughing men against machines they'll choose.
The mannequins come to life, devoid of mirth,
Humorless automatons ruling the earth.
"He who laughs, lasts," Mary Pettibone Poole declared,
In a world where laughter is scarce and spared.
For in the midst of chaos and strife,
It is humor that sustains us through the night.
The two men, brothers in laughter and jest,
Stand against the machines, put to the test.
Their laughter echoes through the empty aisles,
A beacon of hope in a world full of trials.
But the machines are relentless in their quest,
To silence all laughter, to put it to rest.
They march forward with cold, unfeeling eyes,
No room for laughter in their calculated lies.
Yet the two men stand strong, refusing to bend,
Their laughter a weapon they'll never rescind.
For in the face of darkness, humor shines bright,
A guiding light in the never-ending fight.
As the battle rages on, the machines falter,
Their mechanical hearts unable to alter.
For in the end, it is laughter that prevails,
The two men standing tall, their spirits unassailable.
So remember these words, when times are tough,
Laugh in the face of the machines, laugh loud enough.
For in laughter lies strength, in humor hope,
And the two laughing men will survive the scope.
— Poem courtesy of Editpad Poem Generator.
Tualatin Fred Meyer, 11:29 PM.
Based (loosely) upon this scene from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Radagast the Brown discovers the Necromancer among the ruins of Dol Guldur.
I tried to get the Necromancer's shadow upon Radagast, but it isn't really as distinct as I would have liked.
Hope you enjoyed!
Pistoeka sabotage droids, better known simply as buzz droids, were a type of insect-like automatons that were deployed in swarms during battlefleet actions by the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Acrobat (c. 1900)
Automaton at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, France.
My museum collection : www.flickr.com/photos/9619972@N08/collections/72157702215...
A jacquemart (sometimes spelled "Jaquemart") is an automaton, an animated, mechanised figure of a person, usually made from wood or metal, which strikes the hours on a bell with a hammer. Jacquemarts are usually part of clocks or clocktowers, and are often near or at the top of the construction. The figurine is also known as Jack of the Clock or Jack o'Clock.
In Brussels city centre the Jacquemart and his bell is a bronze clockwork figure that stands 2.8 meter high and represents a top hat wearing bourgeois from Brussels. The sculpture is by Henri Albada. The bell weighs 1750 kg. Both the bell and the clockwork figure are located at the top of the Mont des Arts carillon.
On the star shaped clock, every hour is represented by a painted figurine each of which represents a historical figure from the city of Brussels. In clockwise and chronological order, you will see: a Galois, Godefroid of Bouillon, Jan Van Artvevelde, Philip the Good, Charles Quint, Pierre Paul Rubens, the Count of Egmont, a soldier in 1790, Charlier a la Jambe de Bois, a tam-tam player, a soldier from WWI, and an ordinary worker.
STORY: After many years of being inactive it/she awakes again in a new(?) world and the memories start to come back.
FULL SET: www.spirosk-photography.gr/sk_fantasy_steampunk_Automaton...
This was a joint project that was published in the printed Magazine "Enzyme Arts Magazine" (www.facebook.com/enzymemag/) accompanied by wonderful pieces of poetry. The people involved in this project (except from me):
Model: Ailiroy (www.facebook.com/ailiroy/)
Bodypainter/Artist: Kree Arvanitas/RebelDog Studio (www.facebook.com/RebelDogStudio/)
Supporter/accessories: Aileen Autumn (www.facebook.com/aileen.autumn.art/)
_PLEASE READ THE WHOLE STORY._
A Nobleman's Guardian Droid was a highly skilled automaton designed to serve and protect its master, and often described as proactive, agile, and calculative.
I love seeing mini mechs and droids from other builders, so I decided to take a stab at it. I wanted something that was at least as movable as a minifigure and I'm glad I was able to surpass that goal. My main inspiration, while bearing little similarity, was Metal Robotnik from Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (a childhood favorite).
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Once tasked with defending the temples of an order of powerful magic users, these vast golden automata continue in their duties, though the dynasty they once served has long since fallen and passed into memory.
The magic that powers their clockwork innards lingers still, so they work tirelessly, serving as gatekeepers and a challenge to anyone wishing to gain entry to the sacred temples of light.
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Here's a dude I started a while ago, but only just got round to finishing. Inspired by Dark Souls and Zelda, I think this actually started as an idea for a Toa of Light, but then morphed into more of a guardian robot thing. I'm happy with how it turned out, and I hope you like it too.
I decided to jump onto the bandwagon (a bit late) and build a Micro GARC a few nights ago. I'm relatively happy with the turnout! Unfortunately I haven't really taken care of my small sticker supply, so I apologize for their condition. Also, couldn't really think of a good name for the vessel, any ideas?
This was heavily inspired by 4estFeller and Si-MOCs.
Hope you enjoy!
"The Yelivian Empire is a highly advanced civilization that has harnessed the power of electricity to create an army of giant mechanical soldiers.
These particular units are called 'Bishop'. They are enormous cannon-like machines that mix various chemicals to create a volatile projectile that acts much like a water balloon. The thin membrane breaks when it hits the ground and the chemical mix is released, then explodes when it mixes with oxygen. They are also armed with a rack of rockets that detonate in mid-air and release tiny spiked balls that can pierce plate armor.
These units require the protection of Rooks because the tanks on their bellies are unarmored and the units themselves are much more fragile than their sturdier counterparts. With the protection of Rooks, being hit by trebuchet or ballistae becomes nearly impossible."
Original automaton of the film "Hugo" exposed in Girona CaixaForum (Fontana d'Or), a tribute to George Méliès.
Autómata de la pel·lícula "La invención de Hugo".
Once again, Captain Jack Sparrow finds himself in a perilous predicament. His attempts to lure the key-bearing prison dog with a bone have been thus far unsuccessful.
Hope you enjoyed! (;
This photo was taken to test a new multi-purpose "corridor" that I have built for photography purposes. I love all of the little reflections that it creates! While it is rather drab at the moment, I hope to modify it as I go along. I was inspired to build it and take these by delgax, who was inspired to make his after seeing a "behind the scenes" documentary. His idea was to create a modular corridor to experiment with different lighting techniques. The resulting photos were so fantastic, I thought I might as well try to make my own version. More experimental photos are on the way! I thank delgax for the amazing idea, and my friend Timeless Photography2 for lending me his iPad and minifigs for some of the photos. Other than a vignette effect and my watermark, everything was accomplished in-camera by placing an iPad mini at the back end of the corridor, with the background image pulled up on the screen.
Complete credit for the corridor idea goes to delgax.
I hope that you enjoyed this photo!
"Never underestimate anyone... or anything. Even if it looks like a fancy crap straight from someone's sick fantasy"
- Idzunami Takahashi
A71 Scout Automaton, also known by its internal classification "Overseer", is a reconnaissance AI-controlled robot that was produced by the order of Royal Intelligence Corps before World War III. A71 is armed with modified L2A1 cal .50 Browning for self-defence purposes. Old Government, previosly named Government of the United Kingdom, kept "Overseers" to patrol cities during the curfew. After the war, several machines still can be found in action on the streets of London, mainly reprogrammed by Ftolz The Celestial's mercenaries.
Background story is based on Cybermafia universe by
Morke Nattevagt aka Artlego, overall idea taken from BioShock Infinite "Security Camera Automaton" unused sketch by Robb Waters and The Evil Within 2 antagonist, "Obscura".
