King of the Monsters
The first Godzilla film was released in 1954 in Japanese. Decades later, the first major Hollywood Godzilla movie came out in 1998. Since then, there has been a lot of hype from fans around the world about the King of the Monsters.
For anyone who wants a Godzilla figurine for themselves, we’ve put together a list of coolest 3D prints of the famous monster. If you see a model from the list that you’d like but don’t have the means or desire to print it yourself, try Craftcloud. With range of materials and finishes, your Godzilla will be as terrifying as you can imagine!
Note that for the purposes of this article, we’ll be referring to Godzilla by he/him pronouns as in (most of) the Hollywood films, but we acknowledge there’s heated debate about this issue. And now, let’s see all the ways to print this monster safely in your home!
Lamp
Statement lamps can add personality to any room. Enter this Godzilla one that’s displaying his powerful atomic breath. The model consists of separate pieces for the body, tail, and breath.
You can choose to print your Godzilla lamp in any color you’d like, though it’s recommended to print the spikes and the breath with transparent filament. The designer has provided all the instructions you’ll need for assembly.
Who designed it? rayjizza
How printable/popular is it? Nobody’s posted their build yet, but over 150 people have downloaded it. In the comments, one person has claimed to have printed a couple of parts.
Where to find it? PrusaPrinters
1995
This model depicts an angry Godzilla from the 1995 film Godzilla vs. Destroyer. A highlight of this model is the impressive spikes that are protruding from Godzilla. When printed as is, the monster should be about 300 mm tall (read: take a long time to print).
The designer printed the model in PLA but you can also use resin to bring out the details. It’s a multi-part print (26) and assembled to form the big Godzilla (220 x 300 x 500 mm). Of course this means you could print pieces in different colors, but that might take away from his ferocity!
Who designed it? bradehu
How printable/popular is it? The model has over 1,400 downloads and 1 user has posted their silver Godzilla, printed in resin.
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Flexible
This flexible Godzilla is the most kid-friendly so far. The legs, arms, and tail are printed separately and later easily assembled.
The designer has stated that no supports are needed and a maker said the pieces snapped together perfectly. If you’re worried about precision, try calibrating your printer before hand.
Who designed it? AndresMF
How printable/popular is it? The parts have been downloaded over 4,000 times, with 6 posted Makes mostly from PLA and 1 Remix (originally to fix issues when slicing with PrusaSlicer or Sli3er, but AndreasMF has since updated their files so that should no longer be a problem).
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Expandable
This is another toy Godzilla that’s a fast and easy print. The model design is like a puzzle, and both printing and assembly are quick compared to bulkier models. The Godzilla that you get from this print might not be as ferocious-looking, but it’s still a fun model to play with.
The best material to 3D print this model with is PLA. The designer has provided STLs of the individual pieces and also full plates of pre-arranged parts to print. You can print the various pieces individually if you want more color in your Godzilla, or else you can opt for a full plate that prints at one go and is ready to assemble directly. The designer recommends that you sand down some of the edges to ensure a proper fit.
Who designed it? HeavyRotation
How printable/popular is it? There are 32 posted Makes and 3 Remixes, all with great color combinations!
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cookie Cutter
What would Godzilla’s favorite snack be, other than a dose of radiation? Surely, not a cookie! Well, that doesn’t mean that we can’t have our favorite snack in Godzilla form.
You can scale this cookie cutter to any size. Since it will be touching food, it would be a good idea to use food-safe filament.
Who designed it? 3D-mon
How printable/popular is it? This cookie cutter has been downloaded 70 times and seen by more than 2,000 people.
Where to find it? Cults
Coaster
If you’re going to be having cookies, you might want to have a glass of milk on the side. Keep your table clean and print a Godzilla coaster to go with your Godzilla cookies!
This Godzilla coaster can be printed as a multi-color model as it’s a two-part print: one for the body of the coaster and one for the Godzilla silhouette. If you don’t resize it, it’ll have a diameter of about 100 mm.
Who designed it? Idea Lab
How printable/popular is it? It’s a fairly recent model so there are only 14 downloads so far. However, one user has posted their successful print in PLA.
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Business Card Holder
Card holders come in all shapes and sizes. While some may be just utilitarian, others can be functional and fun too. This Godzilla card holder is the perfect thing to add to your desk!
The model is designed to be printed in two pieces and shouldn’t need any supports. As seen above, you can print Godzilla in one color and the actual card holder in another.
Who designed it? ying1980
How printable/popular is it? The model has over 4,000 downloads and 8 people have posted their Makes, all in PLA.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tiny Landscape
Altoids tins can be repurposed for many things. Why not a Godzilla diorama?
This model is finely detailed, with a beautiful cityscape. If you want a standalone diorama, you can always scale up the model to your desired size. Also, you can use Meshmixer software to split the model and print just the Godzilla.
Who designed it? 3DWorksbyMatt
How printable/popular is it? There are over 1,600 downloads for the model and 3 posted Makes, all in PLA.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mechagodzilla
Mechagodzilla stands tall on the list of arch enemies of the Godzilla. First appearing in the 1974 movie Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, the mechanical monster gives a tough fight against the giant lizard. Its arsenal includes missiles firing from the toes and fingers. Additionally, Mechagodzilla’s head spins 360° and it even fires energy beams from its eyes and chest.
As these prints can be a bit challenging for your 3D printer, the designer included some simplified versions. There are also options for a shorter or longer tail! Whatever you choose, you’ll need to print with supports.
Who designed it? arurmey
How printable/popular is it? There are over 7,000 downloads and 2 Remixes, as well as 6 posted their Makes, mostly in PLA.
Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mounted Head
Hunting Godzilla is probably not on anybody’s to-do list. To get a head mount of Godzilla, you’ll have to resort to 3D printing. This Godzilla head depicts the classic Godzilla mid-roar!
You’ll definitely need supports activated and you can print it in PLA. Feel free to scale up the model to match your vision.
Who designed it? TheCreatorx3D
How printable/popular is it? More than 500 people have downloaded this model, and 1 user has posted their incredible painted model!
Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Lead image source: rayjizza via Reddit
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