About this 3D model

Recently a friend wanted a challenging print to make fun of someone's DIY RepRap. So we hatched a plan to design an object which pushes my Makerbot Replicator 2 nearly to it's limits, looks cool while doing it, vaguely demonstrates interesting mechanical engineering possibilities with the material, and also makes fun of ABS users. We have set it as a challenge. Anyone want to take it up?