# 3D-Printed Castle Toys Engineer Mariano Gros Baneres Recreates Elsa's Frozen Castle By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-castle References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/51330/3d-printed-elsa-castle-frozen/) It may not be blue and icy, but otherwise, this 3D-printed Frozen castle created by industrial engineer Mariano Gros Bañeres is an exact replica of where Queen Elsa of Arendelle lives. Since 3D printing is mostly a hobby for Bañeres, he was asked to create a princess castle for a coworker's daughter. Despite the popularity of the Frozen franchise, there were no 3D modeling templates online for Bañeres to work off of. To create this castle, he took to Sketchup and created a design with over 44 individual pieces. Printing tool over 10 hours and fabrication was more than a 120 hour process. Now that this one is out there in the world, you can bet that there will be thousands of Frozen fans who want one of their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printing Toys:** 3D printing is a growing trend in the toy industry, providing a market opportunity for hobbyists and manufacturers alike. - **Customizable Toy Designs:** The lack of templates for this Frozen castle demonstrates a need for customizable designs that can be easily accessed and modified by consumers. - **Long Printing and Fabrication Processes:** Long printing and fabrication times for 3D-printed toys may provide opportunities for innovation in streamlining the production process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** 3D printing is a disruptive innovation in the toy industry, challenging traditional manufacturing methods. - **Hobbyist Markets:** The popularity of 3D printing in the hobbyist market presents a unique opportunity for individuals to create and customize their own toys. - **3D Modeling Software:** The demand for customizable 3D-printed toys presents opportunities for companies that create 3D modeling software to make it accessible and user-friendly for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Castle-Like Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-and-the-beast-castle.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [Fairy Tale-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-cottage.md) - [3D-Printed Ball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraens.md)