Challenge #1214 "The future is here today" (25/09/26) Entries CLOSED

Theme #1214 for Friday 25th of September 2026 is:

The future is here today

Entry closes on Monday, 22:30 GMT (Mon, Sep 28, 2026 10:30 PM)


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Title: Speedrun


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Please remember to state if your entry is pure, open or non-competing.

“There are two main goals for these contests: Fun and Glory.
Fun: You get only 4 days to create a cool image, based on the theme for the week.
Glory: After 2 days of voting, a winner is declared. The winner picks the theme for next week and will be featured in the Feature Row.”

For details please check out the: CHALLENGE RULES

Btw.: Comments are welcome in both threads (entries/voting). Have fun! :slight_smile:

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Bender Blending Rodriguez

The Future Is Here Today 90

Blender 5.2 cycles open entry. A tribute to Randy’s rigged character. I would have made him walk slower but it would have taken forever, and the file would have been huge. Silly Bender strolling down the street looping forever :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: All the assets are taken from previous challenges, some were slightly modified to make the scene look more cartoony.

20 Likes

Space Wars are Here

Non-competing (Open)

Blender 5.01, Eevee, reusing my space fighter model, ProductionCrate music: Blood Bound, Post Davinci Studio

USAF Secretary publicly acknowledged last week having space weapons ready to meet on-orbit challenges. In simpler words, guns in space are a go! Space Force is a go!

11 Likes

The Future?

Pure

this is my submission I left it white on purpose except for the sighns of course because I feel like it has better contrast but yea I modeled everything myself it took a verry long time but I finally finished.

15 Likes

excellent neon - I still haven’t cracked that one. Your’s looks perfect :slight_smile:

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Holotek Camera

pure, cycles, 5.2

first time trying to do hard surface modelling.

Relax. It’s a FONY!

18 Likes

Recursive Intelligence

Pure


Inspiration from M.C. Escher - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawing_Hands

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Thanks​:blush: composition carried it with the bloom nodes and that stuff

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Today, the future is on the menu.

non competing (pure), Cycles, Blender 5.2.2

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@fcharr that animation is absolutely hilarious!!! :rofl:

@OLG Nice! A good old fashioned space fighter. I’m loving it!

@SoloSwordStudio Nice one! Loving the futuristic feeling.

@Jean-Luc I take it that is some sort of Holographic camera? Loving the textures/decals on this!

@codecontemplator An updated version of a classic. Not much to say other than it was a great idea!!!

@Helge I’m loving it, the goofy look on the character’s face is great!

I’m working on a non-competing entry using a model I started on a few weeks ago. Maybe something with motion tracking…

Randy

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Physarum Dystopia

Open

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Floppy Coaster


I initially had no idea what to do with the topic, but in the end, I found myself feeling quite philosophical and really enjoyed it.
Image textures for the coffee and the skyline, and the wood texture is from Poly Haven. The rest is modeled and generated in and with Blender 5.1.0

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That’s really nifty. I’m really enjoying it.

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thank you :smiley: :smiley:

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So many great entries! This is really awesome, love the theme.


My contribution is a drone from the 1970s: the Aero-Cam 4 Deluxe.

This modern quad-copter is perfect for filming your home movies from the sky. It comes complete with four powerful glow-fuel engines, a universal mount that fits most popular Super 8 cameras, and a durable fiberglass body with chrome-plated steel frame. Adult supervision required. Not for use near power lines, airports or livestock. Camera not included.

Title: Aero-Cam 4 Deluxe

pure

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@Emlore - Loving the sci-fi dystopia feeling.

@Frau_Kwatsch - Nice one, I used to use an AOL cd as a coaster back when they constantly mailed you those things.

@sidp - Nice, liking the 70’s tech with modern drones.

Here’s my very open, non-competing entry

Tesla CyberCab


Totally autonomous vehicle, it drives itself. Its an open entry because I started working on it a couple of weeks ago after watching videos of the thing in action. Guess they had a media event a couple of weeks ago and let influencers take them on trips in Austin, Texas

Randy
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10 Likes

PURE “stationary hoverboard”

Put some liquid nitrogen and go back to the future!

10 Likes

I’m relearning Blender again after taking almost a decade off. All Materials are from BlendKit, as are the mirror and laptop.

13 Likes

always been a big fan of Escher.
Niiiiice!

1 Like