Steampunk is the new black
July 27th, 2007 by Foz Bruingate
Mr. Josh Freeman of El Cajon, CA arrives at Comic-Con dressed as a 19th Century Ghostbuster, complete with ascot, high hat, and leather wrapped goggles. The proto-proton pack, gun, and ghost trap are constructed from varnished woods, brass gears and fittings, and the all-important pressure gauge.
Mr. Freeman’s Ghostbuster eschews gentlemanly fashion for function, choosing to work without a coat — morning, frock, nor laboratory. He instead sports a tasteful ten-button vest bearing a steampunk version of the “no ghosts” logo.
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July 31st, 2007 at 1:32 am
psst… Josh Freeman
July 31st, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Josh, not Jason!
March 26th, 2008 at 7:20 am
what an act.
March 26th, 2008 at 11:39 am
A most excellent costume and idea! Costumers/Cosplayers are the best part of conventions!
March 26th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
hey! reppin my home town of E.C.
dig the outfit, but is there really a steampunk movement???
March 26th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
amazing costume, amazing idea. well done, josh. keep up the good work.
March 26th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
and why do people like this have so much time on their hands!?!?!
March 27th, 2008 at 4:12 am
This stuff is great and all, but these are just stupid if they’re not functional somehow. With modern physics analysis software and manufacturing, it should be possible to manufacture devices that are not only steampunk but are actually functional in interesting ways.
Do otherwise and you might as well be doing sailormoon cosplay.
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
@steampunkisthenewgay:
You mean to tell me you’ve never seen art? You’ve never painted a picture, drawing or doodle? Never gazed upon a statue, monument or monolith?
Many objects bearing the title ’steampunk’ ARE indeed functional, but it’s not a requirement. The beauty of steampunk is in the beauty of steampunk.
I can only dream of having the patience and skill to create something as beautiful and artistic as this.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Have to agree with 8 here… art is cool and all, but the whole back-pack that looks functional but in fact doesn’t is a serious let down.
Cyberpunk wins by far here, because, as Gibson said, it’s already here.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
what the hell? are you expecting the thing to actually send out a proton stream?
STEAMPUNK IS WIN