The Octonauts: Bringing Undersea Adventures to Life

The Octonauts: Bringing Undersea Adventures to Life

“Sound the OCTO-ALERT! Everyone, to the launch bay”

Welcome aboard, fellow explorers! If you’re familiar with the Octonauts, the whimsical animated show beloved by kids worldwide, you’ll know that beneath the waves of the seven seas lies a crew of ‘Vegimals’ – part animal, part vegetable, and wholly adorable!

As a 3D artist, and more importantly, a parent to two young Octonauts enthusiasts, I was inspired to create these delightful characters. These figures are more than just cute sea creatures; they represent the joy and fascination of undersea exploration and marine biology that Octonauts so artfully teaches its young audience.

Just like in the show, where the Vegimals are “Always ready to make tasty fish biscuits, help with the gardening, and learn new things,” these models are here to bring joy and a sense of adventure to your 3D printing journey. So get ready to explore, rescue, and protect with your very own Vegimals crew!

For more fun, educational, and inspired 3D printing projects like the Octonauts Vegimals, be sure to check out the rest of the site and join in our adventures.

Remember, “Explore! Rescue! Protect!” with your very own 3D-printed Vegimals.

Octonauts, let’s do this! DOWNLOAD the Vegimals now on Thangs! free until the 13th July

Miss out on the free downloads? Fear not.. The vegimals and many other great models are available to supporters who sign up to a SparkyFace5 Memebrship via Thangs!

Click an image below to download

Turnip
Grouber
Coddish
Barrot
Tomminnow


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Introducing the StrOWLberry, a cheeky creation where fruity fun meets feathery friend! Crafted with love and a touch of lunacy back in 2017, this curious concoction of a ripe strawberry and a wide-eyed owl is guaranteed to add a delightful twist to your desktop.

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Classic DuckTales

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Hey there, Sparktastic folks! We’re back again with the final piece of our DuckTales trio, the lovable Louie Duck! 🦆💚

Just take a look at our little green friend, shyly clutching a cuddly teddy bear! Even though he’s known for his relaxed, easy-going nature, he’s also got a big heart, and he’s not afraid to show it! Maybe he’s a bit nervous about giving his gift, but you can see the sincerity shining in his eyes. It’s a moment of genuine sweetness from our laid-back Louie. 🧸💫

Louie here wraps up our DuckTales series perfectly, each brother bringing their unique personality to the act of gift-giving. Print him out and complete your trio, letting Louie spread the warm, fuzzy feelings around your space. DuckTales fans, aren’t these moments just too precious? 💖

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