Presented by The Steampunk Lady Scientists (Danaus & Sidonne) & Bobbin Beth

Prepare your hamster automaton (Zhu Zhu pet) for Hamster Wars. Steampunk Battle Hamsters are known for their agility and panache. Bring your own dapper champion to show off their custom look and then compete in the battle, or choose to be a sponsor of a spiffy battle hamster available from our ranks. Many will enter the arena, but only one shall be the victor!


Danaus and Sidonne delight in the advancement of knowledge as steampunk lady scientists. When they’re not busy adventuring in pursuit of scientific inquiry, they enjoy sharing their love of making with others in workshops and panels. They are also the creators of the Western Territorial Variant of Parasol Dueling. While they may get a little Rowdy and Howdy at times, they are always at the ready to act as Deputies to assist in settling matters of honor with their message of dueling for all.

Bobbin Beth is the support behind the scenes when it comes to the Rowdy and Howdy adventures of Danaus & Sidonne. While they’re running about entertaining the crowd she keeps the airship on course and floating true.


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