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# 3D-Printed Puppet Toys
MakerBot Now Offers a Printable 3D Toy of Sesame Street's 'Snuffy'

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-15 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-toy
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/14/makerbot-digital-shop-sesame-street/) & [digitalstore.makerbot](https://digitalstore.makerbot.com/mr-snuffleupagus)

Back in January, the [MakerBot's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print) Digital Shop was revealed at CES and now, MakerBot has released a printable 3D toy version of Snuffleupagus as part of its first ever licensing agreement with Sesame Street.

The Mr. Snffuleupagus or "Snuffy" toy is available for $1.29 and can be printed in about three hours, but the files are only compatible with the MakerBot's Replicator 2 and Fifth Generation Replicator.

Since MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis used to work for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, it's hardly surprising that a Sesame Street toy was one of the first toys licensed by the [3D print shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6). When the MakerBot's Digital Shop was first announced, the premise was that you could print individual toys for $1 and a collection for $10 and considering that Sesame Street is full of fun Muppets, Snuffy is probably just the first to be available through MakerBot.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **3d-printed Toys:** MakerBot is leading the 3D-printed toys trend with licensed versions of popular characters like Sesame Street’s Snuffleupagus.
- **Digital Licensing:** MakerBot’s digital licensing of Sesame Street characters introduces an opportunity for other toy companies in digital licensing agreements.
- **DIY Toys:** MakerBot’s affordable and customizable 3D-printed toys pave the way for the expansion of the DIY toy industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing in toy manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize the industry and create new business opportunities.
- **Entertainment Licensing:** The digital licensing of characters from popular entertainment franchises presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the licensing industry.
- **Digital Manufacturing:** The growth of digital manufacturing through companies like MakerBot presents innovative opportunities in manufacturing industries.

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