Build-a-Bug Kit

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This is a collection of interlocking bug body parts with 5 basic designs currently available: Ant, Fly, Praying Mantis, Scorpion, and Spider. However, what really gets people excited is that all parts are compatible with each other, making it easy to create crazy monsters with eyes on their feet and mouths on their arms, limited only by your imagination. Our kids adore them and can't get enough of the vibrant colors and interchangeable body parts. They're anatomically correct, making them educational as well as fun. To bring these bug parts to life, you'll need to use flexible filament such as TPU, which produces soft, durable results. The wings, antennae, and legs made from PLA will last only a minute, but the connectors can be printed with rigid material or medium-hard semiflex for added durability. These bug parts were printed using Ninjaflex and Semiflex on a Flexion Extruder, which allows for fast and accurate printing of flexible materials. The extruder's high-resolution capabilities make it perfect for detailed prints like these. We'll continue to add new designs to the collection, but we encourage you to get creative and come up with your own unique bug parts! If you do decide to create more designs, please link back to us so we can print them too.