3D printing allows full control over a toy’s material, color, size, and other details, resulting in one-of-a-kind creations! Moreover, a 3D printer is more than just a tool—it can be regarded as a toy itself, a toy for making other toys!
Minecraft Steve’s Scooter
Steve from Minecraft is the ultimate fan favorite. Any child who loves Minecraft will adore this toy, but it needs to be painted before gifting. If your kid likes drawing, doodling on it will also be a fun activity.
Flexi Animals
These flexible toys can be 3D printed in one piece using materials like PLA, PETG, and ABS. Sharks and octopuses have always been highly popular examples, and countless other flexible animal designs are available on platforms like Thingiverse.
Tetris Balance
Players take turns placing Tetris blocks, trying to prevent the entire structure from collapsing. Difficulty can even be adjusted by using taller or shorter bases.
Bird Whistle
When submerged in water, this bird-shaped whistle chirps just like a real bird—younger kids especially love it.
Micro Catapult
According to designer Luke Tansell, this mini catapult can launch small items like pieces of paper and tiny balls, with a maximum range of around 2 meters. It’s a fantastic toy for both kids and office workers.
Garbage Truck
This toy garbage truck features movable wheels, a lever for picking up trash, and a trash bin with a lid and wheels. If your little one loves truck toys, this is an excellent choice.
Spinning Top
The spinning top is said to be the oldest toy in the world, dating back nearly 6,000 years. Now you can 3D print your own! Simply print all the parts and glue them together.
Squigglepeep Vikings
If you’re looking for fun, baby-safe, and glue-free toys, the Squigglepeeps series is perfect. These chubby Vikings and their ships are ideal—they can be printed with food-safe materials or other options, depending entirely on your toy requirements.
Collapsing Swords
This line of foldable sword toys includes designs like foldable pirate swords, samurai swords, daggers, and lightsabers. Successful printing of a collapsible sword requires a printer with good retraction and smooth settings—be sure to use a 0.4mm nozzle.
Transformers
Transformers remain incredibly popular. The 3D-printed Optimus Prime can transform from his classic truck form into a fully functional standing robot. Of course, Optimus isn’t complete without an enemy—consider printing a matching Megatron for an epic battle. Note that Megatron’s fusion cannon needs to be printed in two parts, so he may not be as easy to print as Optimus Prime.
