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Every kid who ever made their G.I. Joes fight their Power Rangers action figures has wanted a figure of themselves in on the battle. Well, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Hasbro can make ...

When you played with action figures as a kid, you probably tried picturing yourself having the same adventures that they were having. Well, doing so is about to become easier than ever, as Hasbro is ...

I've been dabbling in some basic cosplay for a few years now, but never had the creativity or confidence to actually make my own props and accessories from scratch. Getting into 3D printing has opened ...

You can scan your face with a smartphone and get a custom-made, look-a-like action figure with opposable limbs: AKA the dream. At launch, options include Star Wars X-Wing pilots, Ghostbusters, Power ...

I asked ChatGPT to make me into an action figure so I could ride the wave of the viral AI trend, and now I'm laughing my butt off. Wow, did it deliver. It turned me into a rock star figurine in ...

Have you ever considered how awesome it would be to 3D print your very own miniatures? We're talking proxies for Star Wars Legion and Warhammer to your custom D&D monsters or heroes via something like ...

3D printing enthusiasts may be interested in a new method is making waves among manufacturers and hobbyists alike. Known as stack 3D printing, this technique allows for the simultaneous creation of ...

Ink stamps can be fun to make and use, and 3D printers are uniquely positioned to create quality stamps of all kinds with just a little care. As with most things, the devil is in the details and the ...