# 3D-Printed Pachyderms This 3D-Printed University of Alabama Elephant Works As a Fridge Magnet By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-alabama-elephant References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/University-Alabama-Elephant-Mascot-Magnet/dp/B00OBXQO7A/ref=sr_1_10?srs=8323871011&ie=UTF8&qid=1417803998&sr=1-10&tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [zverse](http://zverse.com/products/alabama-bryant-denny-stadium-w-landscape-2014) The [University of Alabama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroes-beverages) elephant mascot is one of the university's most enduring symbols. If you're an alumnus of this university, one of the oldest and largest in the USA, this 3D-printed reproduction of the university's mascot surely needs to find its way onto your refrigerator. The University of Alabama elephant depicted in this 3D-printed fridge magnet isn't some lame animated elephant, but is actually a faithfully and highly accurately depicted photo-realistic elephant head. This intricately designed, realistic and eye-catching University of Alabama elephant fridge magnet is designed by none other than Zverse. Zverse is a world-leader in 3D printed and designed products, known for the design, production and marketing of a wide variety of [3D-printed products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1) in the U.S.A. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **3D Printing Personalized Fridge Magnets:** Opportunity for companies to offer customizable and personalized fridge magnets through 3D printing technology - **Highly Accurate 3D Printing Technology:** Opportunity for companies to offer highly precise and realistic 3D printed objects - **3D Printing Souvenirs:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and realistic souvenir items utilizing 3D printing technology ### Who This Affects Most - **Personalized Gifts Industry:** Companies in personalized gifts industry can leverage 3D printing technology to offer customized fridge magnets and souvenir items - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Companies in consumer goods industry can develop realistic and accurate 3D printed products to cater to the growing demand for unique gift items - **3D Printing Industry:** 3D printing companies can expand their offerings to include personalized and accurate souvenir and gift items for consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elephant Teething Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moyuum.md) - [Elephant Brand Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizo.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle.md) - [Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-design.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Artistic Amaro Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-the-elephant-amaro.md) - [Thin Miniature Continuity Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-card.md) - [Customizable Photo Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-mybespoke.md)