Another 3D Zip Guy 3D printable action figure. This time, it’s an old classic revisited and updated. Better joints, better sculpt, and an overall better building experience. Revisiting a Classic There is something special about going back to an older design and seeing how far you have come as a creator. This build is
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A candid reflection on the challenges artists face balancing creative passion with social media demands. This video explores the pressure to constantly post for growth, the emotional toll of analytics-driven creation, adapting to AI’s rise on content platforms, and the ongoing journey to prioritize original action figure design over algorithmic performance. The Artist’s Dilemma
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After nearly a decade of development, Zip Gal is officially coming in 2026. This video shares the full story behind the world’s first 3D-printable articulated action figure system using zip ties—from early proof-of-concept builds on a Tronxy Cyp 802, to anatomical challenges at 1/12th scale, to the mindset shift that finally made release possible.
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I’m not a huge anime fan—but when character designs are this wild, I can’t look away. This build tackles one of Chainsaw Man’s most visually insane characters: a female figure with a bomb head, explosive-stick apron, and deceptively complex articulation. What looked like a “walk in the park” became one of my most technically demanding
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For years, this channel has been all about zip-tie articulated action figures. But there’s one part of what I do that I’ve never shared—until now. Plus: a first look at the Qidi Plus 5 3D printer, my commission pricing breakdown, and why I still get impostor syndrome despite doing this for a living. The
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