# Life-Size 3D-Printed Models Groupon is Offering to Print a '3DU' Replica for Mother's Day By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3du References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/groupon-lets-you-send-life-size-3-d-version-yourself-mom-mothers-day-171284) & [groupon](https://www.groupon.com/deals/3du?bypass=true) In the Groupon Mother's Day Shop, consumers will see that the e-commerce marketplace is offering a very special deal—the chance to print a 3DU, a 3D-printed model of yourself that can be used as a stand-in on Mother's Day and other occasions. Groupon humorously notes: "Unlike busy adult children, life-sized 3D-printed models do not have hectic schedules. That means they’re there when Mom needs them most: all the time." Considering the costs of [custom 3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d), this offer from Groupon is running for $30,000. Whether or not this offer from Groupon actually sells, it still makes a fun way to acknowledge Mother's Day this year. If purchased, the 3D-printed gift will be created with SWIGRO. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Life-size 3d-printed Models:** The rise of 3D-printed models offers disruptive innovation opportunities in personalized gifting and event commemorations. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce Marketplace:** The e-commerce marketplace industry can explore opportunities in offering 3D-printed customized products for special occasions. - **Custom 3D Printing:** The custom 3D printing industry can capitalize on the trend by providing cost-effective solutions for creating life-size replicas. - **SWIGRO:** The SWIGRO platform can leverage this trend by promoting its capabilities for creating high-quality 3D-printed products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-zero-to-hero.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Online Creative Course Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-system-forust-edition.md) - [Mother's Day Food Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-and-amazon-prime.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md)