Fidget & Flexi Toys
Articulated pieces printed already assembled — the joints are printed in place.
Articulated, flexible, and printed already assembled. The joints in these pieces are printed in place with a deliberate gap the plastic never bridges — nobody puts them together, because they were never apart. It is the sort of thing only 3D printing can do.
Why they move
Each link is printed as a separate piece with a fraction of a millimeter of air around it. The printer simply never joins them. When the print comes off the plate the supports break away and the whole thing flexes straight away, which is why an articulated dinosaur costs no more to make than a solid one.
Good for restless hands
These have become popular as desk toys and quiet fidgets. They are satisfying to run through your fingers and make no noise, which matters in an office or a classroom.
A note for parents
These are printed objects rather than certified children’s toys, and the smaller ones have parts that could be a choking hazard for very young children. They are tougher than they look, but they are not indestructible — and PLA will deform if left in a hot car.
Want one in a particular color? Ask us, or browse the whole shop.