I can’t really talk about retro and steampunk computers without mentioning the Electriclerk. Inspired by Brazil (I really, really have to watch that one day) and created as a prop for a game of live action Cthulhu. Under there is a Macintosh SE, ripped to bits and exposed to the air – and still working. That’s a flip down fresnel lens, and the keys were taken from an old typewriter.

The Electriclerk has been around a while, and if you go to the page you’ll find more pictures, and information on it. While you’re there, do check out the other beautiful Cthulhu prop they made – the Transdimensional Helmet. The mechanics behind it (several tapes with different ‘experiences’ on them) is delightful – and I’m sure I’d give my second last cog to play in a live action game run by these people.