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3D printing has been around for much longer than you might think; almost 40 years in fact. But it's only recently that the potential of this technology has begun to be realized, advances in sensors, 3D printing software and materials mean that the most incredible objects can now be produced with a 3D printer.

We here at Bored Panda have put together a list of things that people have made with this technology, and your jaw will drop with the complexity and size of some of these 3D printed objects. From houses and cars to prosthetic limbs, photographs brought to life and 3D art, scroll down below to check out the absolute coolest things people have created with this awesome technology, and let us know what you think in the comments!

#1

Toucan With A Reconstructed Beak Done Throughout 3D Printing

Toucan With A Reconstructed Beak Done Throughout 3D Printing

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StanStan
Community Member
7 years ago

this just restored my faith in humanity

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    #2

    See-Through Prosthetics 3D-Printed From Titanium

    See-Through Prosthetics 3D-Printed From Titanium

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    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Functional and visually stunning. That is hands down the neatest prostetic I've ever seen.

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    #3

    A Neighbor 3D Printed A Walker For His Crippled Little Buddy

    A Neighbor 3D Printed A Walker For His Crippled Little Buddy

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    Char Char
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "handicapable" little buddy.

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    #4

    A Prosthetic Arm I Made For A Friend

    A Prosthetic Arm I Made For A Friend

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    Emily Softley
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's an absolute work of art.

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    #5

    3D-Printed Classical Paintings That Let The Blind “See” Famous Art For The First Time

    3D-Printed Classical Paintings That Let The Blind “See” Famous Art For The First Time

    The Unseen Art project Report

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I think they've done the same with ultrasound scans for the blind to 'see' the baby

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    #6

    My Brother Is In A Wheelchair And Is Starting His First Job At Google Next Week. People Said I Should Make Him The Google Logo, But That’s No Fun So I Made This For His Desk

    My Brother Is In A Wheelchair And Is Starting His First Job At Google Next Week. People Said I Should Make Him The Google Logo, But That’s No Fun So I Made This For His Desk

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    Pamela24
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    He'll have a buddy!

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    #7

    I Came Back To My Apartment To Find That My Roommate 3D Printed A T-Rex Shower Head

    I Came Back To My Apartment To Find That My Roommate 3D Printed A T-Rex Shower Head

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    Samantha Comerford
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Your roommate is awesome. Next level Awesome

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    #8

    3D Printed Shell For An Injured Tortoise

    3D Printed Shell For An Injured Tortoise

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I love how this technology can make a huge impact on humans and animals. Awesome

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    #9

    My Moms 3D Printed Cast. She Can Take A Shower With It!

    My Moms 3D Printed Cast. She Can Take A Shower With It!

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    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    That's nice, so the skin can breathe and you can shower with it so the leg dosen't get sinky and gross.

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    #10

    3D Printed Doorstop

    3D Printed Doorstop

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    blazingfury5
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    this one is the best

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    #11

    Chloe's 3D Printed Walking Assistant

    Chloe's 3D Printed Walking Assistant

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    For more info about Chloe >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWNMNjn6So <<<< spoiler alert. Chloe is fine.

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    #12

    3D-Printed Plastic Cast That Uses Ultrasound To Heal Broken Bones Faster

    3D-Printed Plastic Cast That Uses Ultrasound To Heal Broken Bones Faster

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    Andrea Josipović
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    AND you can scratch yourself without a stick :D

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    #13

    A Friend Nailed Halloween And 3D Printed His Own Face

    A Friend Nailed Halloween And 3D Printed His Own Face

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    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That is disturbing, great job.

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    #14

    Our 3D Print Failed Half Way Through. This Is How We’ve Been Using It

    Our 3D Print Failed Half Way Through. This Is How We’ve Been Using It

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    Rogue Aresa
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I guess the top half vanished with half the world

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    #15

    Cubone Corgi

    Cubone Corgi

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    Eirik Johnsbråten
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Omg, this is awesome!

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    #16

    3D Printed Violin

    3D Printed Violin

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    Emily Softley
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    So, so pretty. I hope it sounds as beautiful as it looks.

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    #17

    Student In My Country Made Mostly 3D Printed 1:1 Moveable Bb-8 Model As Her Engineer's Thesis As Final Work Ending Her Studies. She Also Programmed An App Which Let You Control The Robot

    Student In My Country Made Mostly 3D Printed 1:1 Moveable Bb-8 Model As Her Engineer's Thesis As Final Work Ending Her Studies. She Also Programmed An App Which Let You Control The Robot

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    Ula
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Wow so cool :)

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    #18

    Not Inherited, But 3D Printed

    Not Inherited, But 3D Printed

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    David Jeu
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Can you share the stls for this one ?

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    #19

    3D-Printed Vases That Give Plastic Bottles A Second Life

    3D-Printed Vases That Give Plastic Bottles A Second Life

    DesignLibero Report

    Foxxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I don’t know much about 3D printers and materials used but can it use recycled plastic?

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    #20

    3D Printed And Painted My Cat

    3D Printed And Painted My Cat

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    Cordelia
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I hadn't scrolled all the way down and was looking at the real cat like "now I know this cat looks TOO real", then I scrolled on to view the comments, then I saw the rest of the image and the actual 3d printed cat lol 😂

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    #21

    Friend Made A Luggage Tag With Her 3D Printer

    Friend Made A Luggage Tag With Her 3D Printer

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    kasa alex
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    omg i would do this if i came across this tag in an airport ;P

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    #22

    Darth Vader Pen Holder

    Darth Vader Pen Holder

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    Rogue Aresa
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    LUKE, I am your pen holder

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    #23

    As A 16 Year Old Guy With Nosy Parents, This Has By Far Been My Most Useful Print

    As A 16 Year Old Guy With Nosy Parents, This Has By Far Been My Most Useful Print

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Um , you know you can buy those right?....and probably a LOT cheaper.

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    #24

    My Friend Made This Costume For Dragoncon... With A 3D Printer

    My Friend Made This Costume For Dragoncon... With A 3D Printer

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    SirPatTheCat
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    DUUDE that must've taken 37 years to print!!!!!!

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    #25

    3D Printed ‘Game Of Thrones’ Lamp

    3D Printed ‘Game Of Thrones’ Lamp

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    Chuckie
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I would say Dracarys every time i turn on the lamp!

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    #26

    Proof That Perseverance Pays Off... My Full Iron Man Suit, Printed In Many, Many Pieces On My Tiny Up Mini Over 6 Months

    Proof That Perseverance Pays Off... My Full Iron Man Suit, Printed In Many, Many Pieces On My Tiny Up Mini Over 6 Months

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I wonder if that Crash Bandicoot mask was printed as well. That makes me really want one of these printers.

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    #27

    Fully-Articulated 3D Printed Mesh Gown, Worn By Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese

    Fully-Articulated 3D Printed Mesh Gown, Worn By Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    That doesn’t look comfortable at all, although Dita Von Teese would likely be into that kinda thing.

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    #28

    I 3D Printed My Son's Brain Using Data From His MRI

    I 3D Printed My Son's Brain Using Data From His MRI

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    Emily Softley
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's so quirky, and yet I really want one of my own.

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    #29

    3D Printed Rims

    3D Printed Rims

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    Martti Laurson
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Beautiful, but hell of a job cleaning them

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    #30

    This House Was 3D-Printed In Just 24 Hours For Less Than $11k

    This House Was 3D-Printed In Just 24 Hours For Less Than $11k

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    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    but I think the cost of the machines and maintenance would not make this a realistic option in the near future at least

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