3D print action figure: future or reality?

3D action figures have come into fashion over the past few years. They are created and continue to be created on a variety of topics, thanks to which they have such a variety, which attracts people. Not only buyers but also people who want to create one themselves.

A lot of people feel that way, they keep getting attracted to 3D-printed action figures, figured in the theme of Star Wars. And also, plenty of people have already made one for themselves using the Hasbro pulse app. And this is just the beginning of a new mass customization of action figures. Let me introduce it to you.

What is 3D printing and how to do it?

This company tried to get as far as possible in all parameters and desires of buyers and potential customers. And, as you can see, they have now achieved much more success.

As Brian Chapman (president of design and model development) said: “It became not enough for people”. They liked what we were creating, and they fully supported further expansion, but at the same time stubbornly asked for more. This is especially true for fans of such franchises as Star Wars, Marvel, and many other types of power rangers.”

People liked the fact that they could create figures using a 3D printer, but at the same time, they wanted to be able to turn themselves into such characters. And a few months later they were able to make their dream come true. Hasbro has debuted a new, six-inch line of toys called the “Selfie Series”.

This toy line can turn real people into action figures, by using 3D printing. Hasbro used new material and extended people’s possibilities. Now, you can create an exact copy of yourself, including the smallest details, such as skin tones and hair pieces. You can make yourself, like a building.

Starting from 3D printing a build platform for your future figure, and then real mass customization starts. You have custom heads and skin tones, hair colors, and even custom resin. 3D printing has two technologies. Yes, this new technology has two methods of usage.

In both methods, they have full compliance with mechanical properties, which makes 3D printing even better than it already is. There is a special charm, those 3D-printed action figures have. This additive manufacturing actually has a cost, which we are gonna talk about later, but it is still one of the best ways of entertainment in our modern world.

As we said, you can build every part of your body, but in miniature. Even arms, legs, and head. After making a toy like this you can sell it, which is also a great ability and way of usage, or let your kids (if you have them) play with it.

Don’t worry, this printed action figure is pretty durable and strong, so it won’t be easy to break them. Even if your children will play with it. So, you can be sure, that 3D-printed figures are a pretty good way to entertainment for the whole family.

As Patrick Marr, Hasbro’s senior director of model development, said, “When we first started seeing the scans come off the Formlabs printer, we knew we had the quality down. We knew we had the skin tones down.” Customers can download the Hasbro Pulse app, scan their faces, choose their hair color and choose their preferred action figure.

If we reach a level where ordinary goods such as hero figurines can be personalized for the consumer, then this may be just а beginning for a whole range of products: shoes, glasses, and much more. And, once everything is perfectly designed for the consumer, we can wonder why and whether it was really worth more consumption in the end.

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