Plot Synopsis

Hosted by Jeannie Mai, STEAMPUNK'D is a one-hour reality series that features ten of America's most talented and versatile steampunk designers, as the compete in weekly challenges and survive elimination while vying for the $100,000 grand prize. Inspired by 19th century industrial steam-powered machinery, Steampunk is a retro-futuristic design movement seen in everything from fashion to technology and pop culture. In this series, the contestants/Makers work in teams, testing their unique abilities to transform ordinary objects and fashion into creative masterpieces. As each project is completed, the Makers unveil their work for the judges, including: the leading authority on Steampunk, Thomas Willeford; Matt King, creator, writer and director of the series "The World of Steam"; and Kate 'Kato' Lambert, the British model, entrepreneur and founder of Steampunk Couture, a clothing line featuring neo-Victorian, sci-fi and shabby chic fashion. The judges eliminate one Maker each week, and the last one standing takes home the cash prize. The Makers are: Ave Rose (Culver City, CA), known for her mechanical art pieces, who has been described as the "Frankenstein of Steampunk" for her ability to bring new life to dead insects like butterflies and bees; Charles Mason (Hillsboro, OR), a pastry chef by day, who utilizes materials of all kinds including scrap metals and leather, while repurposing masks, props and armor; Edward Thayer (Jackson, MI), a builder and automotive customization specialist, who earned the nickname "Steampunk Eddie" while being commissioned to do work for a new steampunk-themed brewery; James Neatherly (Nashville, TN), an x-ray technician, who enjoys making everything by hand (no machines), constructing his leatherwork pieces with traditional tools such as mallets, bevelers, and Exacto blades; Josh 'JW' Kinsey (Portland, OR), whose work has been displayed across the country in various restaurants, commercial buildings, galleries, and in NYC's new Freedom Tower; Karianne Gottschalk (Detroit, MI), a former tattoo artist and costume designer, who specializes in fabricating weapons, bracers, guitars and intricate leather masks; Morgan Olsen (Los Angeles, CA), a professional costume and fashion designer, who is experienced in creating last-minute custom clothing pieces, props and large-scale art installations; Niki Phillips (Tallahassee, FL), an adult novelty shop purveyor, who is known for the dark and gothic tone of her Steampunk designs; Tayliss Forge (Irvine, CA), a cosplay model and artisan crafter, who spends most of her time making Victorian and Steampunk costumes and accessories for her online business, Nonconformity Accessories; and Tobias McCurry (Seattle, WA), a theater-trained performance artist, who is well-known in the Steampunk community for his fire-breathing and stiltwalking.
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On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT, GSN premiered the season finale of STEAMPUNK'D. In the season ender, "Grand Finale," The Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese guest judges, as the final three Makers each design a family room for the manor in their own signature style.