A 3D printing toy shop went viral on TikTok when printing hobbyist Nick Hardman started creating custom teddy bears wearing 3D printed toy models of medical devices for children with corresponding ...

3D printing is the process of making three-dimensional objects by laying thin layers of material on top of one another. Each layer is so thin that the height is barely detectable by the human eye. In ...

The ModiBots, a line of poseable action figures which can be outfitted with all sorts of accessories, sell for around US$15 apiece, which isn't much more than what you'd expect to pay for any other ...

It’s no secret that 3D printing is changing the way industry designs, develops and prototypes, but what about the average person? Few people have a burning need for industrial parts or custom medical ...

Just a few years ago, the idea of kid-friendly 3D printers made for a pretty good April Fools' joke. Well, reality has caught up to the punchline. In February, Mattel launched its $300 ThingMaker, a ...

One of the world’s largest toy makers, Mattel, has long embraced the idea of helping kids build their own toys. Back in the 1960s, the company released the very first ThingMaker, which let kids create ...

Toys for Bob's Skylanders franchise isn't the only "toys to life" game in town anymore and Paul Reiche, co-founder and studio head, is well aware of the deep-pocketed competition. "We recognize that ...

Kids used to have a fairly limited choice when buying their own My Little Pony. No more. Imagine getting to decide exactly what color your pony's hair is. Or what the saddle looks like. Now kids can ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Quad Cities man is helping make sure thousands of kids have a unique toy this holiday season. Dylan Bowen is 3D printing toys for Toys for Tots. During the pandemic, Bowen started ...