You know I love tech, and you know I’ve loved the idea of 3D printers for a long time now. In fact, a future-tech version of the 3D printer appeared in one of the Innerscape books [where Miira prints herself a new outfit as part of a ‘disguise’]. But this?
You can find the full article, including a really good video review, here:
https://sv3dprinter.com/2019/06/23/3d-printing-news-alerttoybox-the-3d-printer-just-for-kid/
This shorter video [just over 1 minute] is an advertising trailer:
Honestly? If I had a grand child, I’d be thinking very seriously of buying this for their birthday, just so I could have a play with it! I particularly like the fact that kids can create their own designs instead of simply using the stock models.
As scary as it may seem, this is the future of tech, and it’s coming at the speed of sound.
cheers
Meeks
Meeka's Mind 
July 4th, 2019 at 2:58 am
Reblogged this on Yorgos KC.
LikeLike
July 4th, 2019 at 7:37 pm
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 30th, 2019 at 2:22 am
ooooh, I have kids!!!
This could be so cool for them.
LikeLiked by 2 people
June 30th, 2019 at 7:23 pm
Mwahahahaha! Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming! 😀
LikeLiked by 3 people
July 1st, 2019 at 2:52 am
Exactly what I was thinking! I wonder if my daughter could make the Zelda headband or something like that for herself. She would flip!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
July 3rd, 2019 at 3:45 pm
lmao – I wonder if your daughter could interest her Mum in making the Zelda headband….:D
I have no idea how easy it is to design your own models, or how well they turn out but…a toy that teaches skills and lets a kid use her imagination? Worth it, I think.
If you do get her one, can you please PLEASE post pics coz I’m dying to see how it works.
LikeLiked by 2 people
July 4th, 2019 at 2:47 am
And, from what I gathered you can actually upload your own file, so, maybe you can use another program to make the design and then print it… If that’s true, then the possibilities are unlimited. 😁
I don’t have kids, but… One should test such things themselves, just to be sure they are safe for kids… yeap… A convincing excuse, I think 😇😇😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
July 4th, 2019 at 7:41 pm
I think maybe the material used would have limitations but…I’m so with you on the safety issue. Couldn’t possibly let little kids risk their pinkies. I think a thorough test would be in order…yup, yup….
LikeLiked by 2 people
June 27th, 2019 at 12:06 am
I have a 3D printer, but I haven’t worked up the nerve to try it yet!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 29th, 2019 at 12:03 am
Oh. My. God. !?! You have to. You just have to. Then take photos and post them so I can see. Pleeeeeeeeeze!
LikeLiked by 2 people
June 25th, 2019 at 5:38 pm
the new mobile phone I just bought MrG has a 3D scanner in it, that’s supposed to enable scan and print. I have yet to give it a go. I’ll let you know how it seems 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 26th, 2019 at 9:45 am
Oh….please do! I don’t have anything that high tech but I love the thought of it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 1:46 pm
[…] via $249 3D printer for kids?!? […]
LikeLike
July 4th, 2019 at 2:53 am
I don’t know what prices are like where you live, but where I do, a not-that-good tablet, or a game console have comparable prises. And not nearly as much value 😁
LikeLike
July 4th, 2019 at 7:39 pm
Haven’t bought a console since we got the PS3, but converting US dollars to Australian, the printer is still better value.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 7:48 am
A wonderful toy for grown-ups. 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
June 26th, 2019 at 9:46 am
It is, isn’t it? 😀
LikeLiked by 3 people
June 26th, 2019 at 12:30 pm
😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
June 25th, 2019 at 6:26 am
Ooh! This is so cool. I want one!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 8:04 am
-grin- me too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 7:14 pm
The 21c version of a train set – bought for the kids, but they never get to touch it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 8:05 am
Ahem, never had a train set but…I wanted one. 😀
LikeLiked by 3 people
July 4th, 2019 at 2:55 am
Me too! They can still captivate my eyes for more than they… “should” 😂😂😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
July 4th, 2019 at 7:38 pm
lol – you know when you see those miniature scenes with mountains and villages and a tiny train chugging through it all? I would LOVE to make one of those. :d
LikeLiked by 2 people
July 11th, 2019 at 8:26 am
OMG! Upload a picture once you make one!!!
I love them! 😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
July 11th, 2019 at 1:50 pm
I’ve made a couple of ‘houses’, but a village with railway line is still just a pipe dream. One day. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
July 16th, 2019 at 12:57 am
Dreams are meant to become reality.
😁🍀🤞😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
July 17th, 2019 at 6:52 am
One day. I will make it one day. 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 4:09 pm
Wow, that’s a great toy for kids of all ages!
“The plastic is completely biodegradable…”
Hmmm. Ok, if he says so 😉
LikeLike
June 25th, 2019 at 8:07 am
Yeah, not sure about the biodegradable part. Sounds a bit like those shopping bags that weren’t. Still….
LikeLike
June 24th, 2019 at 1:10 pm
OMG!! It is fantastic! I do worry about the amount of plastic stuff that would be generated. I know they say it is biodegradable, but I think there are limits to that. But….the grandkids would love it! Christmas present maybe.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 8:08 am
Yeah, I can imagine the sale of plastics would spike but maybe if the kids are making their own, their parents are buying less of the ones that don’t even pretend to be biodegradable?
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 12:32 pm
Any kid would go wild—and some adults, too. Maybe even me…
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 25th, 2019 at 8:09 am
lol – my work is done…. mwahahaha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:33 am
Looks like i should have watched the video first, instead of just going by the general premise. HOLY CRAP that software looks great for getting kids started.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:43 am
It does, doesn’t it? I’m still picking my jaw off the floor.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:32 am
Heh. That’s about the price I’ve paid for printers for me. I feel like it’s almost like how my family has bought computers in the past. We have a price point we use as a baseline, and the capabilities you get for that price are rapidly increasing. I will note that there is definitely a learning curve for creating their own designs, but it is definitely do-able. I recommend them fiddling with Tinkercad and/or Microsoft 3D Builder if they don’t have experience with 3D modelling.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:47 am
Yes! And as a gamer, I have to say that it’s cheaper than an X-box or Playstation too.
Btw, thanks for the info on the 3D software. I might check it out myself. You are welcome here anytime. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:51 am
Thanks! The 3D printing post caught my eye… it’s one of the 3 hobbies that defines my blog.
LikeLiked by 1 person
June 24th, 2019 at 9:59 am
Ooooh. Just had a quick look at your blog, and I like! Hail fellow well met. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people