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!

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#1

Toucan With A Reconstructed Beak Done Throughout 3D Printing

Man holding a toucan with a 3D printed beak, showcasing creative use of 3D printers.

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    See-Through Prosthetics 3D-Printed From Titanium

    A person with a 3D printed prosthetic leg, featuring an intricate lattice design, wearing black pants and shoes.

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    #3

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

    Chihuahua using a brilliant 3D printed wheelchair with green wheels on a street.

    KANNABULL Report

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    #4

    A Prosthetic Arm I Made For A Friend

    Two people holding hands, one wearing a 3D printed prosthetic arm.

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    #5

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

    3D printed tactile Mona Lisa, crafted from dark material, with hands touching the textured surface for a sensory experience.

    The Unseen Art project Report

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    #6

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

    3D printed pink dinosaur showerhead in a bathroom, creatively designed.

    austintbarnett Report

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    #7

    3D Printed Shell For An Injured Tortoise

    3D printed turtle shell transformation from white to realistic on a lawn.

    The Animal Avengers Report

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    #8

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

    3D printed blue cast on leg, featuring a lattice design, seen on a chair indoors.

    xventriloquist Report

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    #9

    Chloe's 3D Printed Walking Assistant

    Kitten with pink 3D-printed wheelchair, aided by a woman with tattoos.

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    #10

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

    A person wearing a black 3D printed arm brace with a lattice design connected by cables.

    Deniz Karasahin Report

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    #11

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

    3D printed purple bust used as a pen holder on a desk.

    KingVeemo Report

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    #12

    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

    Woman with thesis next to 3D-printed robot in formal setting.

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    #13

    Not Inherited, But 3D Printed

    3D printed chess set with puzzle piece board, featuring black and white spiral-designed pieces arranged for play.

    dirtyjava Report

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    #14

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

    3D printed black geometric vases with flowers, showcasing creative design and innovation with a hand holding one.

    DesignLibero Report

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    #15

    Friend Made A Luggage Tag With Her 3D Printer

    Hands holding a 3D printed luggage tag with a humorous message.

    Photosynthesexual Report

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    #16

    Darth Vader Pen Holder

    3D printed figurine holding a pen on a cluttered desk, showcasing creative use of 3D printers.

    willcalderone0630 Report

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    #17

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

    3D printed door lock installed on a white door, showcasing innovative use of 3D printing technology.

    tpr_2 Report

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    #18

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

    3D printed armor suit with glowing red lights in a room, showcasing creativity in 3D printing.

    captain8ball Report

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    #19

    3D Printed ‘Game Of Thrones’ Lamp

    3D printed dragon lamp with light resembling fire, showcasing creative design.

    Kvant 3D Printing Report

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    #20

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

    3D printer setup with filament spools and an Iron Man suit created using a 3D printer.

    JayLuvLL Report

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    #21

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

    3D printed black dress displayed on a mannequin, showcasing intricate design and innovative fashion creation.

    Michael Schmidt , coolcat1441 Report

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    #22

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

    3D printed brain model held in hand on blue couch.

    st314 Report

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    #23

    3D Printed Rims

    3D printed intricate car wheel design showcasing innovative use of technology.

    Proteon Report

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    #24

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

    3D printers used to create a small, yellow concrete house with architectural details.

    Apis Cor Report

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    #25

    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

    3D printed Android figure seated on a small black chair, showcased on a marble surface.

    surviro Report

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    #26

    3D Printed Doorstop

    3D printed object spelling "HODOR" in metallic finish, showcasing creative use of 3D printing technology.

    captaincurrylaughingmaniacally Report

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    #27

    Cubone Corgi

    Corgi wearing a 3D printed white skull mask while sitting on a red rug.

    kamuicosplay Report

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    #28

    3D Printed Violin

    Hands holding a transparent 3D-printed violin, showcasing innovative use of 3D printers.

    3dvarius Report

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    #29

    3D Printed And Painted My Cat

    Cat sitting in a box beside its 3D printed miniature replica on a wooden floor.

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