Voltron: Legendary Defender is a Netflix animated series that reinvents the classic 80s saga.
The story follows five young Earthlings selected to pilot legendary robotic lions, all of whom come together to form the powerful robot Voltron. Together, they face the evil Galra Empire, led by Emperor Zarkon, in an epic fight for peace in the universe.
Combining courage, teamwork, and the powers of Voltron, pilots embark on exciting adventures, uncovering secrets about the legendary robot’s past while forging bonds of friendship and loyalty. The series has received praise for its high-quality animation, engaging storytelling, and captivating character development.
In this article, we’ve selected our top picks of free models for you to 3D print and get ready to defend the universe!
If you find one or more designs that you’d like to bring to life, but your 3D printer isn’t ready for battle, check out Craftcloud. With manufacturers all over the world, it’s as simple as uploading your file, selecting the material and finish, and choosing the offer that’ll best suit your budget. You’ll be ready to fight the Galra Empire in no time!
Let’s get to the list.
Bayard
Imagine having a Bayard, the Paladins’ iconic weapon, in your hands! All this thanks to the magic of 3D printing.
With different printing options available – a single piece, separate parts for assembly, and a model for multi-material printing – you have the freedom to choose the method that best suits your skills and preferences. Whether to display on your bookshelf or give as a gift to a friend, printing your own Bayard is a unique and exciting way to celebrate this amazing animated series.
When choosing the most suitable printing method, it’s essential to adjust the infill and resolution settings to ensure satisfactory results. A resolution of 0.2 mm can capture precise details, while a 20% infill provides solidity to the part.
With attention to detail and collaboration with the community of 3D printing enthusiasts, you’re ready to embark on this adventure and bring your own Bayard to life, bringing a little bit of the “Voltron” universe into the real world.
- Who designed it? Ameliarchy
- How printable/popular is it? With 4 makes and around 1,000 downloads, it’s easy to see that the design is both popular and replicable.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Filament Purge Bucket
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to incorporate your passion into your everyday life, look no further: the legendary defender’s Poop-Bucket could be the perfect choice! This unique project combines your childhood hero with a dash of humor, transforming Voltron’s head into a handy compartment for purging filament during your 3D printing.
With hassle-free assembly and printing, this model offers a light and relaxed building experience, guaranteeing laughs and impressive results.
Be sure to use the guidelines provided by the creator, who has optimized the STL files to look good. Additionally, if you’re using a Bambu Lab A1 or A1 Mini printer, the included 3MF files are specially adapted to facilitate the printing process.
Enjoy every moment of this project and share your results with the community like Xile6, who quickly printed and loved the result. With a touch of humor and a little technical skill, you’ll be ready to bring this unique project to life!
- Who designed it? 3dworkbench
- How printable/popular is it? While it only has around 100 downloads and 1 make shared so far, we’re sure it’s only a matter of time before these numbers grow.
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults
Voltron
Of course, this hero couldn’t be left out of this list, right? There aren’t many free models out there, but this one is articulate and full of details that will make a difference and brighten up your collection.
While having fun preparing to replicate this hero, keep in mind that although it seems relatively easy, it’s actually a complex model and quite challenging. Keep in mind that you need to be fully prepared to create the galactic defender!
The recommendation is that the pieces be scaled to 200% of their original size so that the details aren’t damaged and the author recommends a layer height of 0.16 mm, 3 external walls, and 5% infill. To make your hero even more stunning, don’t forget that you can also try metallic filaments and make it even more beautiful and interesting and make the final finish easier. Go ahead and recreate this guardian in style!
- Who designed it? ghostchili3d
- How printable/popular is it? According to MakerWorld, the files have been downloaded around 50 times and 3 prints have been shared.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Sword
This defender’s sword is something that cannot be missing from his collection, after all he will need it for the most challenging battles that lie ahead. In addition to being essential for fights, this detailed weapon has a beautiful and captivating design for fans of the 80s series, and as in the image above, it can become even more beautiful – if you don’t have a golden filament, some painting might do the trick.
To replicate this, you can use either a resin printer or an FDM, but remember to calibrate your printer well if you are doing this with filament. Although relatively simple, the details are very delicate, so using a lower layer height can help a lot to highlight the more complex parts. If you have difficulty replicating this, there is a remix that may be more resistant and simpler to make.
- Who designed it? A_Skewed_View_3D
- How printable/popular is it? With almost 1,000 downloads, a nice make, and a remix, it won’t be a battle to make one.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory, Thingiverse
Shield
Anyone who’s watched the series has been impressed by the transformation of Voltron’s wings into a versatile shield. Now, with the 3D printable Metal Defender Voltron Shield model, fans have the opportunity to bring this iconic piece to life. This project allows users to customize and enhance the Voltron figure, elevating it from a simple collectible item to a truly remarkable and complete artifact.
There’s no need for supports when printing the shield, thus facilitating the manufacturing process. When assembling the shield, pay attention to the correct orientation of the C-Clip – the designer included some useful tips on the project’s page.
- Who designed it? SpaceCowboy850
- How printable/popular is it? While no makes have been shared yet, the model has been downloaded around 550 times combined from both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Functional Key Holder
If you’re tired of losing your keys or simply want to add a geeky touch to your daily routine, the Voltron Functional Key Holder is the right choice for you.
This 3D printed model not only keeps your keys safe, but also brings a little nostalgia for the legendary Defender of the Universe into your everyday life. With the ability to customize the key fit to suit your specific model, this design offers flexibility and practicality, making it ideal for any Voltron Paladin.
To ensure quality printing, the maker designed the model with a layer height of 0.15 mm in mind, allowing for good definition of the model’s details. Furthermore, some parts need supports – the files indicate this so that you don’t enable them unnecessarily for those that don’t. After printing, the designer strongly suggests performing a dry fit test to verify the accurate fit of the parts. For final assembly, you’ll need some glue – the specific choice will depend on which material you’re printing with.
- Who designed it? creativspelerr
- How printable/popular is it? With 32 parts to assemble, this can be a bit challenging, but it won’t be impossible for a dedicated Paladin; around 800 downloads show that some have already accepted the task.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Keychain
To defend the universe on a daily basis, you may need more than just a key; if that’s your case, this option will keep you on topic with something happy and fun. This keychain was created to celebrate the anniversary of the series, which was first released on September 10, 1984!
Don’t worry about the slight challenge that color printing might represent – it’s possible to avoid painting even if you don’t have a multicolor setup! From the image above, the red and blue parts can be printed separately and then assembled with the main part. For the change between the black and gold, simply pause (e.g. in Cura) to change the color of the filament.
With some vibrant filament colors, you’ll quickly be ready for everyday battles in style.
- Who designed it? nerdyviews
- How printable/popular is it? A straightforward model that can be printed in parts and easily assembled, it’s got around 50 downloads and counting.
- Where to find it? Cults, Printables
Coaster
How about doing something special to accompany you while you watch the new series, but which at the same time reminds you of the classic look of Voltron? This coaster (or display stand) could be what you’re looking for!
Whether for a simple viewing session or a themed party, you’ll be prepared and have something beautiful and fun to welcome your friends and fellow fans with. Due to the complexity and variety of colors, for successful printing, a multicolor setup, such as a Bambu Lab printer with the AMS, will yield the best results. Of course, you could always print it in white and paint it.
This model is versatile and can be used as wall art (if scaled up) or as a magnet (if scaled down). When printing, position the model face down and use a textured plate for best results. Suggested print settings include a layer height of 0.2 mm, three walls, and an infill of 15%. These guidelines guarantee quality printing, resulting in a detailed and attractive piece.
- Who designed it? WilliamsIndustries
- How printable/popular is it? Around 60 downloads and 14 likes from Cults alone make it clear that you don’t have to be a superhero to make one.
- Where to find it? Cults, MakerWorld
Matchbox/Bandai Fist Replacement
Some collectors don’t take their copies out of the box, but what do you do if you decide to live your adventures more intensely and end up with a broken toy? Well, with 3D printing you can now get your hero back up and ready for another fight in no time.
This design is a replacement for the Matchbox/Bandai vehicle Voltron (a.k.a. DaiRugger XV), offering a unique opportunity to recreate an iconic part of the toy.
To reproduce this model, the designer mentions that they used a layer height of 0.5 mm and opted for PLA, with supports set to contact only the build plate. As can be seen by the printed model, these settings ensure an easy printing experience, while also allowing the design’s details to be accurately reproduced. Additionally, as suggested by the designer, the template can be improved and shared by the community, encouraging collaboration and continued development for fans.
Lion Head Replacement
Here’s another replacement option for toys made by Matchbox in the 1980s.
Fans of the series know that every detail counts to make everything perfect, just like your best memories, and that’s why with these, you can restore or improve your Voltron toys, maintaining their authenticity and ensuring that they’re ready for new interstellar adventures. If you don’t have a multicolor setup, check out the original this remix is based on.
The original model is designed to be printed in one, which will lead to some painting unless you don’t mind the uniform version. The remix includes a 3MF file and the original STL split for multicolor printing, in case you want to go for a version similar to the one seen in the image above. While this hasn’t been confirmed for both models, given the shape of the jaw, it looks like supports will be a must no matter which option you go for.
- Who designed it? silyman1 (remix), Crixe (original)
- How printable/popular is it? The original, roaring replacement has two makes and a remix, while the multicolor remix has its own remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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