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FLUX 2023 LED Installation

FLUX 2023 LED Installation

This interactive installation reminds us of the Master Control Program in TRON. But instead of displaying the face of some omniscient computer, the pixels of FLUX 2023 display images of whoever stands in front of its cameras. The 20-foot-tall display was created by Ksawery Kirklewski, with sound by Arkadiusz Krupiński and tech mgmt. by Jakub Kirklewski.

Hero Collector TRON Light Cycle

Hero Collector TRON Light Cycle
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Enter the Grid with this sweet collectible piece inspired by the original Light Cycles from TRON. It accurately captures the primitive CGI graphics of the 1982 Disney classic, though this one is made from die-cast metal and ABS plastic instead of pixels. Measures 8.6″ L x 3.7″ H x 2″ D.

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Arcade1up TRON Arcade Machine

Arcade1up TRON Arcade Machine

The 1982 TRON arcade machine known as much for its awesome glowing blue joystick as it is for its gameplay. Now, Arcade1up has replicated the machine in a 3/4-scale version for home arcade enthusiasts, complete with a black light and reactive cabinet art. It also plays Discs of TRON. Pre-orders start 10.19.2021.

Replicating TRON’s Light Cycles

Replicating TRON’s Light Cycles

The CGI in TRON seems primitive by today’s standards, but back in 1982 it was not only groundbreaking, it pushed the limits of available technology. Using modern tech, the guys at Corridor Crew decided to see if they could accurately replicate the famous light cycle scene in less than a day.

G-SHOCK Neo Grid Edition

G-SHOCK Neo Grid Edition

This very special edition G-SHOCK watch features a black IP finish that’s been laser-etched top reveal a grid pattern straight out of TRON. The square-faced, solar-powered watch features multiband atomic timekeeping, world time, stopwatch, countdown, alarm, and calendar functions, along with Bluetooth connectivity.

TRON Select Wave 1 Figures

TRON Select Wave 1 Figures
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Diamond Select Toys presents a series of screen-accurate action figures based on the original characters in the 1982 film TRON. The 7-inch figures feature the iconic circuit board designs from the movie, and each has 16 points of articulation. Wave 1 includes Tron, Sark, and Infiltrator Flynn.

LEGO TRON Action Stands

LEGO TRON Action Stands

JK Brickworks shows off a slick custom build he made as a companion piece to the recently released LEGO TRON light cycle set. His creation brings the two bikes to life by rocking them side to side. Want one for yourself? Grab the bikes, then grab the build instructions.

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LEGO x TRON Legacy Light Bikes

LEGO x TRON Legacy Light Bikes
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Inspired by a LEGO Ideas reader submission, the LEGO TRON: Legacy set includes a pair of the film’s iconic light cycles with minifig seats, a grid display base, and minifigs of Sam Flynn, Quorra, and Rinzler. We can already hear Daft Punk playing in our heads. Drops 3/31/18.

Original TRON w/ Daft Punk

Original TRON w/ Daft Punk

YouTuber Planet Rocky 2099 took the original light bike sequence from TRON, and overlaid it with Daft Punk’s track The Game Has Changed from TRON: Legacy. As if by some magic, the classic scene lines up perfectly with the music that was created 28 years later.

Cyclotron Bike

Cyclotron Bike

A futuristic bicycle that takes its inspiration from TRON’s lightcycles. It has hubless wheels, airless tires, a carbon fiber frame, integrated LED illumination, a wealth of sensors, and an optional electronic gearbox. And yes, the bike shown in the video is a real, working prototype.

TRON Camaro

TRON Camaro

Not to be outdone by a Mustang, Team Turbo Legacy worked with SS Customs to create a TRON skin for their bitchin’ twin-turbo Camaro, a fast car that’s just a bit louder than a lightcycle.

Laserman: Derezzed

Laserman: Derezzed

The master of lasers works his light-bending magic in Disneyland’s ElecTRONica. We love the part where he “picks up” the laser beams and twirls them like batons. How do you do that again?

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Lego Lightcycle

Lego Lightcycle

Using electroluminescent wires, customizer Kaminoan illuminated his TRON lightcycle, designed by a guy by the name of Ewok in Disguise. LEGO and Disney need to start producing these now.

Street Legal Light Cycle

Street Legal Light Cycle
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The supercool cycle from the Tron: Legacy is street legal, with electroluminescent strips built into the cowlings and rims and a fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc, 4-stroke engine. (Thanks Jack!)

Duct Tape Tron

Duct Tape Tron

The effects in the original TRON weren’t exactly high-tech, but did you know they made light cycle chase using duct tape? Ok, they didn’t. That doesn’t make this ad for Duck Tape any less awesome.

Tron x Inception Music Mashup

Tron x Inception Music Mashup

Jack Conte remixes Daft Punk’s Derezzed with Hans Zimmer’s Inception soundtrack, filming the process to make a “video song” – what you hear is what you get, no dubs and no hidden sounds.

Sci-Fi: Tintin Style

Sci-Fi: Tintin Style

Cartoonist Dan Hipp created a these Adventures of Tintin-inspired book covers as tributes to classic science fiction films lie Star Wars, Alien and Tron. We only wish these books were real.

Iraqi Tron

Iraqi Tron

(NSFW: Language) This remake of Tron requires a bit of imagination from viewers. Yes, those swaths of cloth are meant to be lightcycle trails. You’d be surprised at how much damage they can deal.

Tron: Legacy 5-Disc Pack

Tron: Legacy 5-Disc Pack
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Includes Blu-ray discs of the 3D and 2D versions, a DVD, and a code to download a digital copy of the game. A Blu-ray of the original Tron is also included. Limited edition package here.

Audi R8 x Tron

Audi R8 x Tron

West Coast Customs pimped out an Audi R8, giving it a Tron-themed makeover to promote Monster’s line of Tron audio gear. We’re not sure why they made it chrome instead of just black though.

Team Fortress 2 Tron Skins

Team Fortress 2 Tron Skins

Spurred by the positive response to his Team Fortress 2 entry in Kotaku’s Tronify Everything contest, Chandan Singh decided to take it to the next level and made player skins for the game.

Ring Lamp

Ring Lamp

Loris Bottello’s Tron-inspired Ring Lamp uses bioluminescent polymers to emit light, and rotating the disk changes the light intensity. Brush contacts transfer the power to the outer copper ring.

8-Bit Tron: Legacy

8-Bit Tron: Legacy

Pierre Manry derezzes Tron: Legacy, making an achingly short 8-bit style animation that’s just begging to be turned into an actual video game. Background music by YouTube user midimachine.

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