3 Doodler Create + Lets You Freehand 3D Objects

WobbleWorks 3Doodler Create+ $79.99

- Liz Sullivan

Part creative tool and part toy, the Wobble Works 3Doodler Create+ ($79.99) is the fourth generation in this line of hand held 3D printers. This cool little gadget lets you freehand three-dimensional objects out of quick-hardening liquid plastic. The structures you create are not very sturdy, so don’t expect 3D printer-quality products, and it takes a few tries to get the hang of the technique. But this tool is unmistakably fun and has excellent creative potential.

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I tested the 3Doodler Create+ Essential Pen Set, which includes the pen and three packs of plastic, but there are upgraded packages available. For $99.99, the Create+ Deluxe Pen Set contains the pen, four packs of plastic filament, a Mini DoodlePad paper doodle surface, and a set of six changeable nozzles. The Create+ Master Creator Pen Set goes for $149.99 and includes the pen, the set of nozzles, a full-size DoodlePad, a book of printing ideas, a set of 3D models you can doodle on top of, and six packs of plastic. If you already own a previous version of the 3Doodler or Create pen, this new model is available through a tradeup bundle offer.

The Create+ is small and sleek, weighing only 1.7 ounces. At 6.25 inches from nozzle to end and about half an inch thick, it’s compact and comfortable to hold. It’s offered in blue or white via the 3Doodler web store, and in black, camo green, gray, or pink exclusively from Amazon, and has a smooth glossy finish. The body has a control switch at the top. Fast and Slow speed buttons are located near the bottom.