Springfield Springs To Life!
The Simpsons has been on our screens for more than 30 years, entertaining households around the world. It’s a pop-culture phenomenon spawning countless toys, hundreds of episodes, and millions of fans.
With so much out there, it’s no surprise that the 3D printing community has given us some spectacular Simpsons models to print. Read on as we showcase our favorites!
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Now, let’s get back to our favorite family in Springfield!
Welcome Homer!
Homer Simpson, as head of the household, has had his fair share of antics. Fans have printed a good number of iterations of the character, giving us a huge choice of high-quality models. Homer has been one of the goofier characters on the show, and with so many alter egos, it wasn’t easy to choose the best!
Drooling
Homer’s known for going against many expectations of a typical father figure and one great example is how easily he finds himself drooling in public. From the classic Gummi Venus De Milo to countless treats and cravings, Homer’s done lots of drooling in his day. Now you can 3D print Homer in all his insatiable glory!
This model should be simple enough to print with most filaments, including PLA. A quick paint job will bring this one to life!
Who made it? Drivernator
Who printed it? This model has over 50 likes and more than 600 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
On Holiday
Homer spends much of his time relaxing with a Duff beer. That makes this model is a great representation of the character, and a nice visual reminder to relax and treat yourself. If you’re looking for a drinking buddy that won’t drink all the beer, then this model is a great choice for Simpsons fans to print.
The design prints to 16 cm long, and this model took the creator more than six hours to print. Other makers have reported that it’s very straightforward to print.
Who made it? udograf
Who printed it? This model has been printed at least eight times and downloaded more than 4,500 times.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Why You Little!
The loving antagonism between Homer and Bart is a running theme through the show. Cartoons can humorously exaggerate the dramas of real life, and one instance is Homer’s over-the-top reactions whenever Bart has misbehaved.
This model is more complicated to print than some others on this list, as it requires custom supports under Homer’s lip as well as supports for Bart.
Who made it? Drivernator
Who printed it? The file has been downloaded more than 2,000 times, and at least eight MyMiniFactory users have printed this model.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
The Simpson Clan
Homer doesn’t always steal the show. The rest of the family all have their starring moments, and Bart was even included in Time‘s 100 most influential people of the 20th century! Check out these great models so you can 3D print Bart and the rest of the Simpson clan.
Bart Lithophane
This is a lithophane of the infamous El Barto, Bart Simpson. Now you can add an atmosphere of chaos and mischief to your decor with this easy one-hour print!
Lithophanes are relatively simple to print, with no supports or rafts required for this model.
Who made it? 3Dlito
Who printed it? This lithophane has over 250 downloads and over 30 likes.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Lisa Monster
Lisa Simpson is a symbol of pragmatism, logic, and reason. As a saxophone player, she’s also the creative one, so musicians and mathematicians alike have good reason to print their own Lisa. This model allows anyone to make their own customizable Lisa Simpson doll by printing her head and popping it onto any Monster High doll!
The creator of this print reports that they had good results with a 0.2-mm layer height and 10% infill with supports. It took 2 hours 20 mins to print and used 24 g of filament. Because you’re printing just the head, use yellow ABS or PLA so you only have to paint her eyes!
Who made it? Evavooo
Who printed it? This model has more than 30 likes and almost 400 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Model Marge
Marge Simpson is memorable for her bright blue hair and being the heart and soul of the Simpson family. If you’re tired of repeating the same rules to your kids, maybe it’s worth printing Marge. Instead of nagging your kids or husband, now you can have Marge do it for you!
This model is best printed with a 0.2-mm layer height and 10% infill, and will take around two hours to print.
Who made it? xamcee
Who printed it? Marge has earned herself more than 100 likes and over 1,200 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Baby Maggie
Maggie might be short on words, and height, but she’s still managed to steal the show on occasion. If you’re looking for a quick and easy print that reminds us silence is golden, Maggie is one to consider.
This little Maggie model is pretty straightforward and requires no supports, so she shouldn’t give you much trouble if you’re printing with common materials such as PLA or ABS.
Who made it? Unicorns1111
Who printed it? Maggie has been downloaded nearly 650 times, but no-one has uploaded a Make yet. You could be the first!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Side Characters
Some of the most hilarious moments on The Simpsons come from the memorable side characters. While they don’t appear as often, these are the characters that you always want to see more of. Here are some of the best models the community has to offer, so enjoy printing them and sharing your creations!
Krusty the Clown
Krusty is one of the few characters in Springfield that has been known to bring a darker, sadder sense of humor to the show. If you’re a fan of the more gritty, cynical humor of The Simpsons, Krusty is one you simply must print!
The creator listed this model of Krusty as a medium-complexity print, and some users have needed to print with supports.
Who made it? Drivernator
Who printed it? At least three MyMiniFactory users have made Krusty the Clown, with over 1,800 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Kang or Kodos
Kang and Kodos rarely appear on the show outside Halloween specials. Luckily you can print them so they can appear whenever you want. This model requires some glue to attach the teeth and a drinking glass for the globe, but it’s well worth the investment. All hail President Kang!
The creator of this model recommends you print a test piece to check the fit of the glass you plan to use. There are other instructions for the main body and teeth, which are printed separately, but all the details are provided on the Cults page.
Who made it? StepanTarasov
Who printed it? Kang has been downloaded more than 500 times, with 70 likes on Cults.
Where to get it? Cults
Itchy and Scratchy
Itchy and Scratchy are Bart and Lisa’s favorite cartoon characters. They’re a not-so-subtle parody of Tom and Jerry who are alarmingly well-armed for a children’s show. To really tell a story, print Scratchy too while you’re at it!
No special instructions were given for this model but we suspect you may need to use supports.
Who made it? Drivernator
Who printed it? At least one MyMiniFactory user has printed Itchy, with more than 800 downloads so far.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Other Memorable Models
The following models are just too cool to leave out, so we’ve included this section just for non-character Simpsons models. These selections are more along the lines of props and novelties, but if you’re looking for something different, we’ve also included a few for you.
The Family House
742 Evergreen Terrace is a distinctive house that any fan would recognize. Now you can print one and even put an LED light inside so it looks like somebody is home!
There are 13 files to download so this model is a little more complex than some others on this list. It has a removable roof as well as small detailed parts, so make sure to calibrate your printer before printing!
Who made it? Bubolz
Who printed it? 11 Makes have been shared on Thingiverse, so there’s some good inspiration before you get started.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Release the Hounds!
Who among us hasn’t envied Mr. Burns’ ability to “release the hounds” at the press of a button? Well, now you can print your own button to unleash your inner megalomaniac.
The maker used a sponge for behind the big red button, but you could easily wire it up to activate something like a light, a recording of dogs barking, or even your doorbell!
This model prints from a single file and should be fairly easy to complete, with only a sponge needed for the button to rebound against.
Who made it? rip1980
Who printed it? Two Thingiverse users have posted Makes of this model.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lithophane
Lithophanes are always impressive, and surprisingly easy to 3D print. This is a great lithophane print that lets you add a Simpsons lampshade to an existing lamp!
The design features Maggie, Lisa, Homer, and Bart on the four sides of a square lampshade, and you can see a video of the four sides on Cults. It was printed at 0.1 mm with 100% infill and a raft, at 45 mm/s.
Who made it? Motek3D
Who printed it? Over 100 users have downloaded this model.
Where to get it? Cults
Blinky the Three-Eyed Fish
Blinky is not so much a character as a species, and can be seen in the opening credits of the show. As a victim of nuclear waste contaminating the local ecology, poor Blinky has a rough time across the seasons, but makes an adorable character to print!
Blinky should be quite easy to print. You will only require a little glue for the eyes, or pins if you’re printing large enough.
Who made it? michelj
Who printed it? Little Blinky has been downloaded less than 40 times, so it could be an unique print to add to your collection!
Where to get it? Cults
Mr. Burns' Mystery Box
Last but not least, we have this awesome model that’s sure to surprise your friends and family. It’s a beautiful piece, but also one that you can have lots of fun with. You can hide things in plain sight with the built-in hidden compartment!
This model prints from seven files and will require some glue, but shouldn’t be much trouble to print and assemble as it doesn’t need supports or any special tools.
Who made it? juangrs
Who printed it? One Thingiverse user has posted a Make of this mystery model, and one maker has posted a Remix.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: xsius via MyMiniFactory
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