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The Agile Toy is a whimsical desktop companion designed to scurry across countertops and coffee tables. The design of this toy was inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest creations, combining 3D printing with unique hardware to bring the elegance of Jansen's walking mechanism into your hands. Kits are available for purchase here: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3542 Detailed instructions for printing and assembly can be found here: https://learn.adafruit.com/agiletoy/overview If you don't own a printer, you can have these parts printed locally through 3DHubs: https://www.3dhubs.com/ Parts are also available for purchase via Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/dano?section=Agile+Toy&s=0 If you'd like to buy one already assembled, an assortment of Agile Toy prototypes are available for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAgileToy For all other things Agile Toy related, see the links below! Follow the design process on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agilettoy/ Watch videos of the Toy in action on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/962901/ Read the Agile Toy's insightful musings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_toy Say hello to the Toy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theagiletoy/ Play with a digital simulacrum online: http://smallwondertoy.co/ Shop for Toy-inspired fashion: https://society6.com/danowall/collection/agile-toy