Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Moana 2’s historic box office performance, innovative merchandising, and 3D printing technologies are reshaping the entertainment and toy industries.
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Toying with Change: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Play
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how U.S. toy companies are redesigning strategies, diversifying supply chains, and embracing 3D printing to overcome economic uncertainties.
Generative Toy Design Meets 3D Printing: Hasbro’s New Cost-Cutting Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Hasbro’s new CFO, Gina Goetter, is spearheading a cost-saving initiative, exploring 3D printing to enhance product design and reduce production expenses.
Dreamzzz by LEGO: Toy Making with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss one of LEGO’s newest product lines.
Navigating Shifts: Consumer Discretionary Spending and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss recent trends in consumer discretionary spending and how 3D printing can play a role.
Paws and Printers: The 3D Revolution in Pet Care, “Swag” and Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can be used for pets and pet products.
6th annual 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign Launched
Once again, the folks at IC3D Printers have launched their annual “3D Printed Toys for Tots” campaign.
Create Unique Avatar Merchandise with 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose some 3D printing for the Avatar franchise.
IC3D Printers’ 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots is Underway
IC3D Printers has launched their annual toy drive, the 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots campaign.
Dinosaurs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides thoughts on the relationship between 3D technology and dinosaurs.
Design of the Week: Deckchair
This week’s selection is the Deckchair by Papa-prints.
Toy Sales Going Strong with Help from 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the resurgence of the toy industry.
5 Industries Being Revolutionized by 3D Printing
Until very recently, the idea of three-dimensional printing seemed somewhat futuristic.
“Squid Game” and 3D Printed Toys
Charles R. Goulding and Mindy Zhu look at how 3D printing could capitalize on the Squid Game craze.
National Press for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 3D Printing Project
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relevance of DIY 3D printing projects.
Custom Designed Toy Projects Play Nice With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing of toys has taken off during the pandemic.
RIZE Partners With Little You On Customized Anime 3D Prints
RIZE announced a partnership to produce full color 3D printed anime toys.
Toybox: Fostering 3D Printing Interest In A New Generation Of Kids
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley check in on the playful side of 3D printing
IC3D Launches Annual 3D Printed Toys For Tots Campaign
The holidays are almost here and once again, and IC3D is holding its third annual Toys for Tots campaign to help warm the hearts of children.
Polaroid Has A 3D Printing Pen
Polaroid has introduced its Play 3D Pen to the US.
Toy Industry Supply Chain Disruption and 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines the use of 3D printing to counter supply chain disruptions in the toy industry.
Toy Rescue To Save Toys, Money and The Environment With 3D Printing
Toy Rescue is a new initiative that proposes to supply 3D models of commonly broken toy parts to the public for 3D printing.
Book of the Week: The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics
This week’s selection is “The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics” by Helen Leigh.
3D Printed Toy Designers Should Aim At Target
Charles Goulding and Lara Tomiko of R&D Tax Savers examine opportunities for 3D printing toys by targeting Target.
Hasbro beseitigt Kunststoffverpackungen
Charles Goulding und Peter Favata von R & D Tax Savers, untersuchen die möglichen Auswirkungen von Hasbros Maßnahme auf die 3D-Druckindustrie.
Hasbro To Eliminate Plastic Packaging
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine the potential impact of Hasbro’s move to eliminate plastic packaging on the 3D printing industry.
A Giant, Festive 3D Printed LEGO Tractor
LEGOs have inspired generations of makers, and that hasn’t changed with exposure to 3D printers.
3D Printed Holiday Cheer with IC3D and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season to celebrate the best of 3D printing.
Fixing Toys With 3D Printing: Not For Everyone
Robert Maldonado undertook a challenging job to repair a broken toy using 3D printing and CAD, illustrating how challenging it can be.