Predator Action Pliers Mk2, Grab Toy with Moving Jaws and Trigger Grip
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
- Trigger-driven piston moves the jaws so you can grab small objects for play
- Extra teeth line the piston so your grip has more contact when you squeeze
- Reinforced top frame with a triangular beam adds shape support at the gears
- Sized for one hand so kids and adults can use it for pretend play
- Made to order in the USA after you place your order
Kids and collectors who love mechanical toys will like how this grab toy moves. The Predator Action Pliers Mk2 is shaped like a set of jaws on a handle. Squeeze the trigger and the piston pushes the jaws to open and close, so you can pick up small items and act out grabbing scenes.
This version builds on an earlier design. The piston sits one tooth further back, and extra teeth were added along its front edge for more grip contact when the jaws close. The top support frame also got a triangular beam and small dome shapes over the gear cores, adding structure to the area above the moving parts.
It works as a hands-on toy or a desk piece for anyone who likes gear-driven mechanisms. The jaw and trigger design gives you a simple way to act out a grabbing motion any time you pick it up.
58k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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