While there are many cool things you can do with your 3D printer, some prints really make us sigh and want to stop everything because of how cute they are.
In this article, we’ll be listing our top picks for the cutest prints, although they’re not just that. They’re also 3D printing superstars, with thousands of downloads and plenty of makes.
So get your best filament, your best resin, your best inks and brushes ready, and start warming up your printer! Whether it’s a novelty design or one that takes you to the clouds with nostalgia, none of the models on this list need reasons to win hearts and earn a place at home!
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Charmander
Pokémon are interesting little creatures with unique and fun powers. You might not know all of them, but you’ve definitely heard of Pikachu at one point or another.
Out of the more than 1,000 different Pokémon, finding Charmander means you’re gifted with a little cuteness! With its flaming tail that doesn’t go out even in the rain, this figure has won many victories and hearts. Of course, there are many cool Pokémon out there too, but this one, in particular, is friendly despite being hotheaded. Charmander, we choose you!
While the creator didn’t include any printing tips, the many makes show great results in different filaments, some with some with post-processing, and in resin, with most pointing out the use of supports.
And if you want to catch more Pokémon, the creator has also designed Eevee, Charizard, Dragonite, and more!
- Who designed it? Patrickart
- How printable/popular is it? Counting from both sites, this Pokémon has 114 makes, 7 remixes, and has been downloaded over 122,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Pilot Snoopy
Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the whole gang have enchanted generations with their imaginative and fun games. This character made his appearance for the first time in 1950 and since then has gone on many adventures. One of the most striking ones was when he became a WWI pilot and fought The Red Baron in an imaginary battle on top of his little house.
This beautiful model was created in Zbrush and, while the creator printed Snoopy in resin because of the challenge that the waving scarf represents, other makers have successfully managed using supports.
The designer also shared a video on YouTube, where you can find more tips on painting and enjoy how the model was created.
- Who designed it? ChaosCoreTech
- How printable/popular is it? With a combined 24 makes, 4 remixes, and more than 23,900 downloads from the three sites, this little beagle is definitely popular.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables, Cults
Dean the Dino
There are those who like to say that T-Rex dinosaurs were terrible, relentless, and ferocious carnivores, but this little guy here is one of the friendliest ones we’ve ever seen. Yes, he still has sharp teeth and claws, but he also has a beautiful and charismatic smile that enchants many hearts.
Despite having been extinct for thousands of years, dinosaurs are returning to dominate the planet, and this one in particular already has a population of more than 10,000 specimens. Whether with a single filament or fully-colored and hand-painted, this simple model is a great option.
The creator stated that PLA, a 0.2-mm layer height, and tree supports worked well for them, and they mentioned how important it is for the claws to be supported after slicing.
- Who designed it? BirdBott
- How printable/popular is it? This dino has 26 makes and has been downloaded over 26,000 times, combined from both sites.
- Where to find it? Cults, Thingiverse
Baby Yoda
Out of so many cute little things out there, this little Baby Yoda (or Grogu, depending on how you want to call him) is one of the most adorable. Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, you’ll be conquered by the cute one’s Force.
The creator uploaded a file of a complete Baby Yoda, as well as different ones for the individual parts, so you can go for what’s most convenient to you. Makes show both resin and FDM successes, with stunning painting and post-processing work.
Whether it’s a gift for yourself or a friend, this is an excellent option to go straight to the 3D printer.
- Who designed it? MarVin_Miniatures
- How printable/popular is it? This cutie has an amazing 1,149 makes, do you really more need convincing?
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cute Dragon
Dragons can be menacing and cool, but dragon babies have an incomparable cuteness whether you make them in resin or filament.
This little guy may not know how to fly yet, but he’s already warming up many printers. After all, he has versions in various places on the internet and is becoming more popular every day. Look at him! How could he not?
The model may seem a little difficult to make if you’re just starting out, but the file includes built-in supports, and a remix on Printables has two versions, one with and the other without, so you can figure out how it’ll work best for you.
- Who designed it? Sebastian_v650 (remixed from bs3)
- How printable/popular is it? With around 1,000 makes, almost 20 remixes, and more than 391,000 downloads, this cute little dragon is as popular as it gets.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Baby Groot
Baby Groot, a Guardian of the Galaxy, couldn’t be missing from our list of cutest prints. He barely learned to speak his own name, but he’s already in all the biggest, most epic battles in defense of good. Whether dancing or fighting, he’ll win your heart (cue “Mr. Blue Sky”).
This is a model based on Baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, with high-res and low-res versions available depending on your setup’s capabilities. Needless to say, wood PLA could help avoid some serious post-processing, and a brim is recommended for better adhesion to the print bed.
- Who designed it? Byambaa
- How printable/popular is it? This little baby has a whopping 2,439 makes and almost 990,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Ghosties
Little ghosts are adorable, so why not print a whole collection of them? This is a collection with 72 different alternatives, so you can combine different mouth expressions, eyes, and also shoes. You’ll definitely find the perfect look you’re going for!
Another cool thing is that the legs aren’t fixed, so you can play with your little articulated buddy as much as you like. Go ahead and make one right now!
Some glow-in-the-dark filament or a clear choice can add a dazzling effect, depending on your preferences.
- Who designed it? FatherLicorice
- How printable/popular is it? These little fellows have 12,000 downloads, 333 makes, and 4 remixes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Stitch
They say it’s not the owners but our pets who choose us as their owners, and Stitch chose Lilo to be his family. Even when he’s being a rascal and his full alien appearance is showing, he’s still adorable.
Stitch was created to destroy, but his cuteness captivated Lilo so much that the love that was born taught this little guy many things, such as the value of friendship and family. And, in case you needed reminding, Ohana means family.
For this print, two versions are available and supports are recommended by the maker. A layer height of 0.5 mm was used in the original model, although this may not be necessary depending on the material you’re using and what type of post-processing you’ll be going for (e.g. smoothing ABS with acetone).
- Who designed it? ChaosCoreTech
- How printable/popular is it? 122 makes, 4 remixes, and over 90,000 downloads combined from all sites speak to Stitch’s popularity and lovableness.
- Where to find it? Cults, Printables, Thingiverse
Flexi Turtle
If you’ve been feeling a little lonely and need someone to help you with your video calls, or you don’t feel like watching that show alone, this little turtle can help!
This charming little creature is based on Koopa from Mario Bros., so it will be easy to find some inspiration for painting unless you want a fully unique design.
This is a print-in-place model, so you don’t have to worry about supports; in fact, the creator states that they have to be disabled. Additionally, a 20% infill is suggested, and the model was tested with three different layer heights, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mm.
Wall-E
This little robot is living proof that machines can be cute, too. With Wall-E’s charm, there’s nothing he can’t win, including your heart. He’s a hopeless romantic and so passionate about life that he became an unlikely hero.
While other models are just statues, this one is a little more ambitious. In addition to being able to be positioned manually, it also aims to recreate a real animatronic robot with cameras and more.
The designer took three months between design and construction and shared a PDF with details of the materials. With over 60 different files to print, a few purchases that include an Arduino Uno, a Raspberry Pi, nuts and bolts, and a few more things, this is a hefty project, but looking at the makes, it’s clearly worth it.
- Who designed it? chillibasket
- How printable/popular is it? This replica has 52 makes, 26 remixes, and around 167,700 downloads, so you too can waltz with Wall-E.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, GitHub
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