# 3D Printing Toy Apps Modio Enables Children to Design and Create Their Own Custom Action Figures By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-action-figures References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/modio-lets-kids-design-3d-print-action-figures/) & [modio3d](http://modio3d.com/) This app allows kids not only design their own custom action figures, but make them as well. Modio boosts creativity by letting children create their own toys and 3D printed monsters, superheroes and similar characters. The free iOS app is available for both [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro) and [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-upright). A large library of parts includes heads, bodies, legs and accessories users can mix and match to make their own [3D printed custom action figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigglets). Colors, patterns and textures can also be personalized so kids can design the creatures down to the smallest detail, even creating unique emblems and logos. You will need access to a 3D printer to either print the toy in one piece or in several individual parts for added building fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Action Figures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that allows users to design and order their own custom action figures, catering to both children and adult collectors. - **3D Printing for Kids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription service that delivers curated monthly 3D printing kits for children, offering them new toys and DIY projects to explore their creativity. - **Personalized Toy Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an augmented reality app that enables kids to design and customize virtual toys, which can then be 3D printed and delivered to their doorstep. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement 3D printing technology in toy manufacturing processes to enable mass customization, reducing costs and waste while offering more personalized products. - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational programs that teach 3D modeling and printing skills to children, fostering their creativity and introducing them to emerging technologies. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish an online marketplace specifically for 3D printed toys and customizable products, enabling independent creators to sell their designs and reach a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidoodle-minibox-a1.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Unique Children's Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-you-3d.md) - [Expressive 3D-Printed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends.md) - [Brick Builder Community Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-play-app.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md)