# 3D-Printed Cosplays This DIY Cosplay Costume Took Over 1,700 Print Hours to Create By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cosplay-costume References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/133328/3d-printed-cosplay-pax-east/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ulpdOXyg0) Boston's annual PAX East convention recently took place, where many DIY cosplay costumes were on display. One in particular is a costume from the all-new Embers of War, which Dark Rift Entertainment commissioned from 3D printing costumer Bindi Smalls, who is also known as Natasha Spokish. Spokish worked with Sox Cosplay and Props in order to create a fully 3D-printed costume in order to announce the Embers of War game at PAX East. The 3D-printed costume is made from about 80 individual parts and came together in just about a month from 11 [3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d) working for more than 1,700 hours. An impressive DIY cosplay costume design like this speaks volumes for the future of completely custom cosplaying, costuming and fashion in the years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom 3D Printing:** The trend of using 3D printing technology to create completely custom costumes and fashion. - **DIY Cosplay:** The trend of using DIY methods to create elaborate cosplay costumes that incorporate high-tech components. - **Collaborative Cosplay:** The trend of collaborating with other cosplayers, artists, and makers across disciplines to create immersive cosplay experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The industry can leverage 3D printing and DIY trends to create more immersive and interactive experiences for fans and consumers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use 3D printing technology to design and produce more unique and sustainable pieces. - **3D Printing:** 3D printing companies can focus on developing and improving their technology to meet the demands of the cosplay and fashion communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-nex.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haslab-ghostbusters-plasma-series-spengler-proton-pack.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Full-Size 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-size-3d-printer.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md)