3D Printing Files that Made an Impression in 2021

The end of the year (or the beginning!) is often the occasion for 3Dnatives to look back on the best moments of 2021 and to highlight some of the initiatives that have impacted the 3D printing market. This time, we wanted to highlight the 3D printing files that have been successful in 2021 due to their originality, creativity and complexity. We’ve selected some of the 3D models available on the Cults platform, including files created by the best designers identified by the company. Cults has listed 15 who, according ot htem, have distinguished themselves with their STL files. Take a look and don’t wait to download these 3D models and start up your 3D printer!

A Print-in-Place Articulated Dragon

We start with a Print-in-Place model, that is to say an articulated model that does not require any assembly after printing. It is a dragon created by the Spanish designer mcgybeer. The file has experienced a huge amount of success within the Cults community, with 17,800 downloads in only 45 days! Except for the legendary animal’s mustache, the whole piece prints in one go. The designer recommends a slow, thick first layer at 0.3mm with a speed of 8mm per second. You can download the pattern for $4 HERE.

Photo Credits: mcgybeer

3D Print Your Own King Kong

The designer Toymakr3D specializes in the design of articulated robots that are based on characters from movies or cartoons. For the top 3D printing files from 2021, we chose the articulated Mecha King Kong that measures 32 cm high. It includes several parts to be 3D printed and assembled – you will certainly need patience if you want to reproduce it at home. The designer has published a video of the different steps for creating the part. Discover this impressive robot by yourself below: