# 3D-Printed Feline Figurines These 3D-Printed Hello Kitty Prints Are Adorable By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-hello-kitty References: [digitalstore.makerbot](https://digitalstore.makerbot.com/hello-kitty) The 3D-printed Hello Kitty 40th anniversary collection, available at the MakerBot Digital Store, features prints that are simply "too cute for 2D." The individual figurines come in a set of five, each of which has a colorful outfit. Other items in the collection include a jewelry set, beauty set and desk set. Any of these sets would make an inspired gift for fans of the Japanese kitty. 3D-printing technology has proven itself to be an invaluable manufacturing technique, with the power to revolutionize across industries. In terms of toy-making, 3D-printing makes the process simpler, more efficient and cost-effective. It also allows for mass customization, rapid manufacturing and wide distribution. At the developmental level, it allows for creative visualization, ensuring better products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mass Customization:** The use of 3D-printing technology enables mass customization in the toy-making industry, allowing for personalized and unique products. - **Rapid Manufacturing:** 3D-printing technology enables rapid manufacturing in the toy-making industry, reducing production time and increasing efficiency. - **Creative Visualization:** The use of 3D-printing technology enables creative visualization in the toy-making industry, leading to the development of innovative and improved products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy-making:** The use of 3D-printing technology in the toy-making industry disrupts traditional manufacturing methods, allowing for mass customization, rapid manufacturing, and creative visualization. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can benefit from 3D-printing technology by enabling mass customization and reducing production costs, while still maintaining quality and design. - **Beauty:** 3D-printing technology in the beauty industry can lead to disruptive innovation by allowing for the creation of customizable beauty products, such as personalized makeup tools and unique packaging designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystalline Cartoon Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine.md) - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Cat-Inspired Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kawaii.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-coffee.md) - [Cartoon Cafe Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-hello-kitty.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md)