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by virtox
Accused of being fake, witchcraft and simply impossible..
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.

This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available separately, or get the complete set below!

NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small

Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !

Notes
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first!
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.

Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.

Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later. 118x87_36851_89894_1338413385.jpg + 118x87_387662_147353_1338413388.jpg
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by isohedral

An espresso cup specially designed with fins, to ensure the successful deployment of your rocket fuel. All systems are go! Paraboloid bowl holds approximately 1.5 fl oz. or 45 mL. (Note that I previously claimed the cup held 60 mL. While my 3D modelling software still reports that as the internal volume, some combination of the printing process and glazing is robbing me of internal volume. Contact me if you'd be interested in a larger, more expensive 60 mL cup.)

After receiving feedback from Shapeways, I've created a slightly revised model for the cup. I'm told that this model will be easier to print and glaze, leading to a more reliable product. The changes are minor -- it's a little wider, a little heavier, and has more rounding on edges that were previously sharp (a 3D rendering shows the differences above).

Update (April 13th, 2013): The cup has had a great run on Shapeways, and I deeply appreciate the attention and positive feedback it has received. The bad news is that I've got to stop offering it for sale here. The good news is that the cup is now available commercially! It's being manufactured by Fred and Friends, sold under the name "Blast Off! Espresso Cup Set". It's already available for purchase online (perpetualkid.com, thinkgeek.com), and I'm sure you'll be able to find it in your favourite housewares store soon.

 
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by avandius
Interlocking gears in a steampunk theme. These standard sized gear dice will keep your game turning (figuratively speaking, they do not actually turn...)

With percentile die.
 
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by stefdevos
This detailed model of the moon is hollow and therefore very price efficient. It will balance on a small gap on the bottom. You can also hang it on a wire using a bent paperclip. See video and images. Made for full color sandstone.
 
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by boustalahit
"I feel like I could.... LIKE I COULD.... take over the world !!" This figurine is a fan art inspired by the great game "Day of the Tentacles" back in the nineties. The character shown is the evil purple tentacle who has drunk some toxic waste : as a result, two arms and a bad mood about humans... I really recommand you the game if you find it somewhere (it's a collector now). Please note that I don't do any markup on the price. I'd love your comment on your order too :)
 
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by GothamSmith
Even if your neighbors complain, you can keep it turned up on your sleeves.
 
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by yanying
This design was inspired by the swirling seed heads of Clematis flowers. When I first saw the seed pods, the first thought that came to my mind was, "The flower is dancing." This model took me longer than expected to finish. My first model was a chaotic tangle of lines. (It looked like the flower went mad instead... hahaha) I went back to look at references to try to capture the original lightness and motion of the flower seeds. At the end, the model was tweaked further to make sure none of the tails intersect each other.
 
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by vaclav.mazany
Pendant with delicate design of blossom branch.
Perfect as a special gift for your beloved one.

If you want silver version, head over here : Silver Blossom Heart
 
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by henryseg
This steampunk style knotted cog was procedurally generated using 3-dimensional spherical geometry, then stereographically projected into our (mostly) Euclidean universe.

Other sizes:
www.shapeways.com/model/231026/knotted_cog__large_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/231045/knotted_cog.html
www.shapeways.com/model/277265/knotted_cog__smaller_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/232385/knotted_cog__small_.html


 
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by boustalahit
This figurine is a fan art inspired by the great game "Day of the Tentacles" back in the nineties. This one is the nice and gentle green tentacle, who like to play guitar (but he doesn't have arms... HOW DOES HE DO ?) I really recommand you the game if you find it somewhere (it's a collector now). Please note that I don't do any markup on the price. I'd love your comment on your order too :)
 
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by Charmed_Life_Designs
This steampunk-inspired pendant features three gears that spin round and round the center handle and gear. The gears, front, and clock hand all spin at different rates, producing a fascinating spin that will keep even the most fidgety hands occupied.

For the full effect, take a look at the video on youtube!

Thanks to José I. Romero for an insane amount of work on this design.
 
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by Vidalcris
Cheaper smaller version without gun :

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Day of the Tentacle, also known as Maniac Mansion II is a 1993 epic graphic adventure game developed and published by LucasArts.
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Purple Tentacle, one of the crazy Dr. Fred's creations, drinks contaminated water from Dr. Fred's Sludge-o-matic. He mutates into an insane genius and grows arms, and now he's plotting to take over the world.


Look at my shop i got so many models !
 
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