Predator Action Pliers, 3D Printed Toy with Gear Mechanism
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
- Print-in-place design, arrives fully assembled, ready to use immediately
- Push-to-close action mimics natural hand motion for intuitive play
- Supportless printing with intricate helical gear mechanism
- Inspired by iconic alien design from the Predator film
- Perfect fidget toy and conversation piece for your desk
The Predator Action Pliers is a 3D printed toy featuring an intricate gear-driven mechanism that prints fully assembled in place. This print-in-place design means no assembly required, it comes off the printer bed ready to grab and play with immediately.
Designed with a push-to-close action that feels intuitive in your hand, the pliers use a helical gear system to create a satisfying mechanical motion. The aggressive aesthetic was inspired by the memorable alien from the Predator film, giving it a distinctive look that stands out among flexi toys and grab toys.
While the grip is gentle rather than strong, this makes it ideal as a desk fidget toy or demonstration piece showcasing clever print-in-place engineering. The supportless design highlights what's possible with thoughtful 3D design, meeting the original specifications of printing without supports while delivering smooth, functional motion right out of the gate.
138k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 ecoiras. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design