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3D-Printed Fantasy Castles

Damm301 Recreates Winterfell from Game of Thrones with a 3D Printer

— February 7, 2013 — Pop Culture
A few years ago, the idea of 3D-printed items seemed like fantasy, so it's deliciously ironic that 3D printing is now being used for fantasy purposes. This 3D-printed version of Winterfell Castle from the Game of Thrones opening credits is not only very impressive in its detail and craft, but it's available to anyone out there with a MakerBot 3D printer.

The download file for the 3D castle is freely available from damm301's thingiverse.com page. Damm301 says that the design came from several screen captures of the show's opening, but unfortunately lacks the neighboring Godswood. There's always time to add more fantasy to your 3D printing.

Something tells me that there would be a whole lot less fighting over dominions in the show if they could just 3D print new castles and towns as easily as people can today.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printing Fantasy Objects - As 3D-printing continues to become more advanced and accessible, there will be an increased demand for 3D-printed fantasy objects like castles and other novelties.
2. Customizable Maker Marketplaces - The availability of free designs through websites like thingiverse.com suggests a growing market for customizable maker marketplaces, where customers can create and purchase their own 3D-printed designs.
3. Fantasy Tourism - As more impressive and accurate 3D-printed designs are made available, there may be an opportunity for virtual fantasy tourism experiences, where consumers can visit famous fantasy worlds in virtual reality settings.
Industry Implications
1. 3d-printing Industry - The 3D-printing industry will continue to grow and innovate as demand for accessible designs and 3D-printed objects increases.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry may see new opportunities for revenue through the sale of 3D-printable designs and merchandise from popular franchises like Game of Thrones.
3. Tourism Industry - The tourism industry may see new opportunities for virtual reality experiences featuring 3D-printed designs of popular landmarks and destinations.
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