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Japanese retro-futurism

Started by Weaver, November 14, 2012, 04:57:05 AM

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Weaver

November 14, 2012, 04:57:05 AM
Article here from DRB on futuristic Japanese art/articles/toys from (mostly) the 1960s. LOADS of inspiration for you!


http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2011/10/glorious-retrofuture-from-japan.html


taster:

"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

perttime

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November 14, 2012, 06:43:18 AM
More retro-futurism on DarkRoasted Blend:
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/12/category-futurism.html

The one on the right looks cool...



... and even somewhat feasible. See:
http://youtu.be/k9IWQrAeERM

or for a helmet cam view:
http://youtu.be/4YBl2ITOzmU

kerick

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November 20, 2012, 09:17:11 PM
Only flaw with the first image is the face full of flame each time one of those missiles launched! Otherwise its fantastic.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

strilekawk

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February 18, 2013, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: kerick on November 20, 2012, 09:17:11 PM
Only flaw with the first image is the face full of flame each time one of those missiles launched! Otherwise its fantastic.

Not to mention flaming out the cars jet engines ;D
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