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Articulating Hippo - Cute Hippo

A pocket-sized wiggly companion with segmented, poseable joints, perfect for keys, backpacks or a desk.

Meet the friendliest little hippo you will ever clip to your keys. Printed in one continuous piece, its body is made of rounded segments that lock together and pivot, so the whole thing swings and curls in your hand like a tiny plastic caterpillar with a face. Two small bead eyes and a stubby snout with soft nostril details give it a proper cute factor, and it fits easily between two fingers, so you know exactly how small and pocketable it is. We print it in PLA+ for a smooth finish that keeps the joints moving freely without any sanding or fettling. Every segment locks in place on the build plate, so nothing needs assembling on your end, you just clip on a keyring and start wiggling. If you go for the single-material colour, the two little eyes arrive separately for a quick dab of glue, keeping the detail sharp. Clip it to your keys, a backpack zip or a work bag, or just keep it loose on the desk as a low-key fidget toy for restless hands during long calls. It is a fun, affordable gift for animal lovers, keychain collectors or kids who like things that wiggle. Available in Regular and Smol sizes, with or without the keyring loop. Printed to order in Australia and ready in days, so pick your size and colour and make it yours.

Product Highlights

  • Poseable ball-joint segments that pivot freely
  • Cute bead eyes and tiny snout detail
  • Available as keychain or loose figure
  • Regular and Smol sizes available
  • Smooth PLA+ finish, printed to order

Source & Attribution

Original Designer
Bearded Printer
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Official Hive 3D Printing Commercial Licence Holder (Hive ID #FEC97JMW71)