Bucket O' Octopi, Linkable 3D Printed Toy Chain Builder
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Connect all four corners to build chains, grids, or wild tangled creations
- Inspired by the classic barrel of monkeys, ocean edition
- Print as many octopi as you want and link them together en masse
- Perfect for fidgeting, desk toys, or creative building fun
Meet the Bucket O' Octopi, a playful twist on the classic barrel of monkeys, reimagined for the 3D printing world. These adorable linkable octopi are designed to snap together at all four corners, so you can build long chains, checkered sheets, or whatever tangled sea creature sculpture your imagination dreams up. Originally created by MakerBot's Matthew Griffin, this design has become a beloved favorite on Thingiverse and across the 3D printed toys community.
Each octopus features tentacle connection points that let you assemble endless configurations. Stack them, string them, or create a whole bucket's worth, the more you print, the more creative possibilities you unlock. They're satisfying to fidget with, fun to display, and a great conversation starter on any desk or shelf.
This is the refined v16 version, perfected over years of community feedback and MakerBot testing. Print one, print a dozen, or print enough to fill an actual bucket, your call.
29k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by yeoldebrian. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design