Ozobear Challenges Kids with Twisting 3D-Printed Blocks
Laura McQuarrie — March 4, 2015 — Life-Stages
Taking inspiration from the iconic Rubic's Cube, Ozobear is a puzzle you designed to appeal to kids of this generation. The 3D-printed creation by Emmanuel Carrillo is available for download online, made up of six interlocking blocks that rotate around a central pin. Since the toy pieces are designed to fit snugly against one another and rotate, it's advised that the printed pieces be smoothed out before assembly. Otherwise, no additional tools or fasteners are required in order to create this cute puzzle toy.
Since the bear toy is something that you can make yourself with access to a 3D printer, there's tons of opportunity to get creative with customization. Carrillo even includes a fun vinyl panda sticker set to give the bear one different personality option.
Since the bear toy is something that you can make yourself with access to a 3D printer, there's tons of opportunity to get creative with customization. Carrillo even includes a fun vinyl panda sticker set to give the bear one different personality option.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable 3d-printed Toys - The trend of customizable 3D-printed toys offers opportunities for businesses to create personalized and unique products for consumers.
2. DIY Puzzle Toys - The rise of DIY puzzle toys presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop interactive and engaging products that allow for user customization.
3. Creative Sticker Sets - The trend of creative sticker sets provides businesses with the chance to create add-on products that enhance the personalization and character of toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of customizable 3D-printed toys to offer a wider range of options to consumers and tap into the growing demand for personalized products.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY puzzle toys by providing easy-to-use design software and affordable printing solutions tailored to hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts.
3. Craft Supplies - The craft supplies industry can take advantage of the trend of creative sticker sets by developing innovative sticker designs and partnering with toy manufacturers to offer complementary products.
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