Josh of Vernian Process
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« on: September 27, 2010, 07:55:13 pm » |
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HAHAHA!!! It's finally happened. China has caught up with the rest of the world and released a line of really crappy, plastic Steampunky accessories and costumes called "Gothwerk". The sub header states: "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STEAMPUNK". Welcome to the commodifying of our genre!  |
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Dr cornelius quack
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2010, 08:30:51 pm » |
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I'm sure that the people who buy them will get.....oh?....minutes of fun out of them.
I look forward to them turning up in the local poundshop.
It's about time they had something in there that I couldn't find a use for.
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 08:32:05 pm » |
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You see, I see something like that and think 'Brilliant, something very cheap I can mod up!' I understand your point totally, but I also don't think it is always a bad thing that 'the mainstream' pick up on the genre. Many people are on a very tight budget and many can't make things from scratch. As long as you don't expect something to be amazing quality for the price, I don't personally see a problem  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 08:44:27 pm » |
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You see, I see something like that and think 'Brilliant, something very cheap I can mod up!'
That was my first thought as well. Then I looked it up; doesn't look very useful. It's more like...vampire goes brass-like plastic . http://www.partycity.com/search.do?query=gothwerkMost of it looks to be repackaging already existing things to me. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010, 09:51:01 pm » |
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Gothwerk?  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2010, 09:56:43 pm » |
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Have you seen the ACTUAL "steampunk" stuff that Museum Replicas sell? I know BEFORE they had that line, they had some nice clothes that could be used (if somewhat, ah, not cheap?), as well as some REALLY nice blades and replica firearms (granted, the Le Mat replica just ticks me off... If I am going to be carrying the Gravekeeper, I'm going to be CARRYING, ja?). NOW they've introduced this really... Not sure what to call it, really, line of "Steampunk" clothes, weapons, and gadgets. ONE (well, SEVERAL, actually) of the weapons looks STRIKINGLY like some of the modded nerf/whatstheothercompany? guns I've seen on here... Hrm, I wonder? As far as the REST of the line is concerned... Overpriced. I'd rather go to Etsy and buy from someone who makes it themselves (I've got my eye on this really nice, sleeveless waistcoat... if only it came in BURGANDY!)... I will grant, some of those ray guns they have (although they look more 1950s) look damn pretty... DAMN pretty. Unfortunatly, I'm not to be bothered with paying $550 for a PROP. When I can get a FUNCTIONING Le Mat for just over $800 (I'm a collector of old and unusual firearms)? Granted, I'd not be able to wear that to a convention... Ah well, it is what it is, right? I'm actually working towards a sort of coilgun rifle... One day, when I can afford to spend the extra!  |
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Siliconous Skumins
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2010, 10:26:07 pm » |
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*cockney market trader voice* Roll up, Roll up!! Get Yer not very steampunky steampunk items here!...These will suit annnny occasion, Haloweeen b'ing jurst around the corna, you can look the part as a scary steampunk!
As moddled 'ere by my loverly assistant Daaave! ignore the haircut folks, he just really likes the music video for Lady Gaga's Alejandro... Two fer a pound, genuine real imitation plastic brass! *cockney market trader voice*  Now to wait for the inevitable event of people wearing this stuff, and telling us we are " not steampunk enough". It's coming, oh yes it is... SS |
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2010, 10:38:50 pm » |
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this stuff has been on Amazon and numerous other places on the net for a couple of years at least. why such a big deal that party city is carrying it now?
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2010, 11:13:40 pm » |
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I'm a little offended that they choose to merge Steampunk with vampires
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2010, 11:20:23 pm » |
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I'm a little offended that they choose to merge Steampunk with vampires
When I first saw the products some time ago, I felt the same. But that's just because mainstream marketing doesn't realize there's a distinction between goth and steampunk. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2010, 11:21:46 pm » |
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I'm a little offended that they choose to merge Steampunk with vampires
When I first saw the products some time ago, I felt the same. But that's just because mainstream marketing doesn't realize there's a distinction between goth and steampunk. ...we're not sun-faded goths..  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2010, 11:44:34 pm » |
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Is there a way for me to change my username to "sun-faded goth"?
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2010, 11:54:20 pm » |
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It's the way Punk ended up, mostly. You get young guys walking around wearing cheapo patchwork jackets (made in China quite possibly) with 'Punk as f**k printed on them. People either understand the essence of a movement, or they do not.
Attempts at commercialism are inevitable.
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There is nothing that cannot be made a little worse and sold a little cheaper
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« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2010, 12:57:41 am » |
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Is there a way for me to change my username to "sun-faded goth"?
Can't change your username, but here's another option: Go to: Profile > [Modify Profile] Forum Profile Information On that page you have the option of adding that line to your signature which will be displayed a the end of every post you make, or as a 'Personal Text' which will show up near your avatar. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2010, 02:10:54 am » |
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Gothwerk? Hahaha, awesome. /thread |
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2010, 02:33:42 am » |
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I was thinking that I could take a peice of clothing in cheap material undo the stitching, use it as a pattern and cut out of real materials... only there isn't anything being offered. Goggles, legwarmers, and a pleather wrist band with a grommet in the middle with a sticker made to look like a compass.
what... how... just... sigh I'll put my hopes and tools away until somebody has something I can disassemble and play with.
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« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2010, 09:05:00 am » |
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Well, from the looks of it I don't think Gothjerk...er, I mean, Gothwerk even made an attempt at understanding the whole point of Steampunk!
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« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2010, 09:23:46 am » |
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Well, from the looks of it I don't think Gothjerk...er, I mean, Gothwerk even made an attempt at understanding the whole point of Steampunk!
Of course not. But the people they will be selling to don't understand the whole point of Steampunk either. Besides, they aren’t steampunk. They are gothwerk. It's a bit like clockwork but rather than winding up clock mechanisms it's for winding up Goths. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2010, 09:37:41 am » |
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Well, from the looks of it I don't think Gothjerk...er, I mean, Gothwerk even made an attempt at understanding the whole point of Steampunk!
Of course not. But the people they will be selling to don't understand the whole point of Steampunk either. Besides, they aren’t steampunk. They are gothwerk. It's a bit like clockwork but rather than winding up clock mechanisms it's for winding up Goths. But only if they're Eastern Germanic and about 2000 years old? Although I quite like the idea of technology powered by annoyed Goths. Perhaps some tests are in order at Whitby... Lord Nick |
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« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2010, 10:27:40 am » |
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This thread just reminds me of this site: http://gothsinhotweather.blogspot.com/That's right, Goths in Hot Weather. An entire blog devoted to goths being miserable out in the sun. Gotta love the interwebs. |
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« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2010, 10:30:36 am » |
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Whoa! I clicked on an item called "Gothwerk’s Steam Punk Apocalypse Pirate – Adult Costume" and now I can not stop blinking with disbelief.. I mean.. really? Ok, that's it.. if I see someone wearing that crap posting in our dress-up thread, I don't cae where they live. I'll jump on an airplane to punch 'm in the face if needed. |
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« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2010, 10:35:59 am » |
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HAHAHA!!! It's finally happened. China has caught up with the rest of the world and released a line of really crappy, plastic Steampunky accessories and costumes called "Gothwerk". The sub header states: "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STEAMPUNK". Welcome to the commodifying of our genre! From the photo I see they are trying to cover a lot of bases with there errrrr products |
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« Reply #23 on: September 28, 2010, 10:37:45 am » |
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Those costumes are appalling!! They're just run of the mill crap Halloween costumes with added (cheap crap)goggles. I mean, seriously..'Steampunk Witch'!!??? WTF? |
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« Reply #24 on: September 28, 2010, 10:41:24 am » |
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Whoa! I clicked on an item called "Gothwerk’s Steam Punk Apocalypse Pirate – Adult Costume" and now I can not stop blinking with disbelief.. I mean.. really? Ok, that's it.. if I see someone wearing that crap posting in our dress-up thread, I don't cae where they live. I'll jump on an airplane to punch 'm in the face if needed. I'm surprised they arnt Vampire, Ninja, Goth Pirate Steampunk wenches |
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