Ah, the holidays. A time for family, and about as much relaxation as you can manage while the kids are out of school and fueled on a daily dose of seasonal chocolate from their advent calendars.

Your 3D printer can help (somewhat), with quick prints that provide a daily dose of fun. 3D printed advent gifts, if you will.

All month until December 25th we’re bringing you All3DP Unwrapped: daily highlights of quick and easy toys that you can 3D print over the holiday season. We’re sure to dig up something fun for you, whether it’s a daily advent toy, gifts for the holiday celebrated by your family, or just a micro project for yourself. Check it out!

Z-Rex by Murray Clark

Getting its namesake from a maker’s favorite axis, it’s the Z-Rex! Featuring jaws that open and “bite” – an effect achieved by holding the model’s leg and pushing down on the tail, this is a 125 mm print that can easily be scaled up to achieve more jurassic proportions. Regardless of how big your Z-Rex, be sure to print “with at least three shells and 50% or more infill”.

Interested, but not a dino-nerd? Sacrilege. But designer Murray Clark still has you covered with a range of Z-series models that includes Bugz, Eaglez, Ratz, Catz, and even Woodpeckerz.

Who made it? Murray Clark

Where to download: Thingiverse

Check back tomorrow for our next 3D printable advent toy, and bookmark the full list to keep it simple!