3D printers are the future. In fact, according to Fortune Business Insights, "The global 3D printing market size was valued at USD 22.39 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 27.52 billion in 2024 to USD 150.20 billion by 2032." I firmly believe that one day we'll use 3D printing to make all kinds of things to use in our daily lives (but can we get to the incredible 'food' level, like in Star Trek: The Next Generation?).
Although right now they're still a little more niche for the regular consumer and more common for company use, creatives and collectible enthusiasts are still in the market for one. 3D printers are great tools to make parts, crafts, figures, statues, and other useful things. You can even use them to 3D print your own unique D&D figures and miniatures! If you're into miniatures and model kits, you may want to look into 3D printer deals this Black Friday. You can save hundreds on the FlashForge Adventurer 3D printer at Walmart and Amazon right now. Scroll on for more info and tips about 3D printing, a fascinating new niche hobby in the gaming community.
Elegoo Saturn 4 Printer is Only $299 for Black Friday
The Elegoo brand is popular across resin 3D printing and miniature-making. The whole process of 3D printing something like miniatures can be a bit overwhelming for newbies, but writer and DnD enthusiast, Christian Wait has you covered with a start-to-finish guide on how to 3D print your own DnD miniatures. (Printing off extra parts for official miniatures or Dungeons and Dragons action figures is an amazing idea too). The Elegoo Saturn 4 3D Printer is on sale for $299 now and you can't beat that.
FlashForge 3D Printer Black Friday Deals
Walmart is offering big deals on the Adventurer 3D printers from Flashforge today. The first model below is the Adventurer 5M printer, a perfect beginner's way to get into 3D printing. If you are going to be an avid user and want to get the best FlashForge 3D Printer available right now, then you'll want to pick up the Adventurer Pro. Let the creations begin.
More Black Friday Deals
The official Black Friday sales are live, which means you can save a bundle on all sorts of products at a variety of retailers. If you're into action figures, trading cards, model kits, toy collecting and tabletop games, see some of the best toys and LEGO deals for Black Friday happening now. LEGO sets can especially be expensive, so now is the time to get them when they're on sale. Another increidble deal to highlight is the MEGA Showcase Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set on sale for just $75 at Target right now. This would make an incredible gift idea for any gaming fan who loves working on complex building block kits.
Brian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN, GameSpot, & Kotaku. You can get more than your fair share of him on Bluesky & Backloggd, & enjoy his absurd video game talk show, The Platformers, on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.