What toys and game accessories can you have made?
Storage insert
Trays sized to your box, so setting up takes a minute.
Dice tower
A dice tower in your theme that comes apart for storage.
Card holders
To hold your cards hands-free, for children or for a player who finds them hard to hold.
Terrain and boards
Modular tiles, low walls, ruins and stylised trees at the scale of your miniatures.
Puzzles and mechanical toys
An interlocking puzzle, a spinning top, a marble maze: toys made of only a few parts.
Push-along toy
A small car or train to push, with wide wheels and no small parts showing.
Lost piece
A generic pawn, token or card stand to complete your game, for your own use.
Game prototype
The pieces, boards and tiles of your own game, to test it before looking for a publisher.
For the classroom
Hands-on teaching material sized for pupils' hands.
How much does a 3D printed insert or toy cost?
A one-part game accessory costs 950 credits to design, then the print is paid in US dollars, at the firm price shown before you order: a delivered order always includes a manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service (today, a delivered order starts at $23.90); for a 12 cm toy, expect ≈ $28–40 in PETG (estimate), and an insert of 2–4 parts costs 1,900 credits to design.
Design
In credits, once per generation; chat messages and edits are charged separately, while sliders, quotes and renders cost no credits.
| Size | Unique parts | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 part | 950 creditscovered by the 2,000 credits free at signup |
| M | 2–4 parts | 1,900 creditscovered by the 2,000 credits free at signup |
Delivered order · from
The minimum delivered price of an order today, at the cheapest printer available: an order always includes a manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service.
Size and price (estimate)
Delivered print of a typical object at each size, estimated by cost model cm1-2026-11-06. An estimate: the firm price is shown before you order.
| Size | Typical footprint | PETG | PA12 SLS | Flexible TPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 cm | 80 × 48 × 40 mm | ≈ $23–28 | ≈ $114 | ≈ $46 |
| 12 cm ★ | 120 × 72 × 60 mm | ≈ $28–40 | ≈ $125–205 | ≈ $46–63 |
| 18 cm | 180 × 108 × 90 mm | ≈ $34–57 | ≈ $262–501 | ≈ $68–114 |
| 25 cm | 250 × 150 × 125 mm | ≈ $51–91 | ≈ $569–1,059 | ≈ $114–216 |
Real examples
Delivered starting prices (the cheapest offer in the quote), read on public designs less than 30 days ago.
- Toy Racing Car "Comète", 100% 3D printed2 parts · PETG$12.97 each for 10read on 7 November 2026
- Vintage rolling scooter figurine3 parts · PETG · TPU 95A$25.95 each for 10read on 8 November 2026
Order limits
Up to 100 copies per online order, $2,278 incl. VAT at most; above that, a custom quote.
What brings the price down
- reduce the dimensions that are not imposed
- switch to printed PETG (redo the safety calculation)
- hollow it (2–3 mm shell + ribs, two Ø 3.5 mm powder escape holes)
An insert costs mostly by its volume of material: thin dividers, an open base and trays only as tall as needed cost much less than a solid block. An insert that fills a large box can go over the default budget: the quote tells you before you order.
How do you get an accessory made for your board game?
- Measure the box or describe the toyFor an insert, measure the inside of the box: the usable dimension is the smallest. For a toy, describe it and give the child's age.
- List what needs storingNumber and size of the cards (sleeved or not), tokens, dice, miniatures, rulebook and folded board: each gets its place.
- Give the size and the budgetSay how big the toy or dice tower should be, then pick a delivered print budget range, or let the AI decide.
- Check the 3D previewThe AI designs the object in parametric CAD, checks the thicknesses and shows the preview. Adjust a dimension or a tray height with the sliders, for free. Each part can have its own colour: say it in the chat, click a part or use the Materials tab.
- Choose the material and orderPA12 for anything handled, full colour for terrain: the firm price, VAT and delivery included, is shown before you pay.
What the AI will ask you
- Give the inside measurements of the box, or the size of the toy: it sets most of the price.
- For a toy, give the child's age: never under 3.
- List what needs storing, with the card size and whether they're sleeved.
- Pick a delivered print budget range, or “No limit”.
- Say whether you want colour, or a raw material to paint.
How do you make a storage insert for a board game box?
Measure the inside of the box, list the components and describe how you play: the AI designs trays to those measurements, which come out onto the table during the game and leave room for the board and the rulebook on top.
- Measure at the bottom and at the top of the box: the sides are sometimes slanted.
- Allow for card sleeves: a sleeved deck is noticeably thicker.
- Keep clear height for the folded board and the rulebook.
- Say which trays need a lid, so the box can be stored upright.
- For the game's miniatures, ask for slots sized to their bases.
Can you have a toy 3D printed for a child?
Yes, for a child over 3, bearing in mind that a printed object isn't a certified toy. Like any printed object, it isn't suitable for children under 3: it may contain small parts.
- Give the child's age and ask for rounded edges, with no thin features.
- Prefer PA12, strong and slightly flexible, to resin, which shatters.
- Avoid small parts that come off for younger children.
- It isn't a teething toy or a bath toy.
Can you prototype your own board game with 3D printing?
Yes: the pawns, tiles, modular boards and accessories of your game, to test for real before looking for a publisher or a manufacturer. An online order goes up to 100 copies and $2,278 incl. VAT, enough for a few playtest tables; above that, a custom quote.
A project is public by default; make it private with one click if your game is still a secret. For your game's miniatures and characters, see custom figurines.
Which toys and accessories have already been designed?
Designs published in the gallery, to order as they are or to remix.
- F1 toy carAnonymous creator · 3 parts · PETG · TPU 95A179 × 80 × 47 mmNot orderable
- Vintage rolling scooter figurineAnonymous creator · 3 parts · PETG · TPU 95A172 × 89 × 117 mm$25.95 each for 10
- Toy Racing Car "Comète", 100% 3D printed@objekto · 2 parts · PETG120 × 60 × 36 mm$12.97 each for 10
Which material should you choose for a toy or a game accessory?
- PA12 (SLS): the default choice for anything handled: inserts, dice towers, toys. Strong enough to survive a fall; white or dyed, to paint if you like.
- Printed PETG (FDM): the “Economy” option for an insert or a game prototype; the layers stay visible.
- Flexible TPE: wheels, non-slip feet and parts that have to bend without breaking.
- Full-colour PA12: terrain, tiles and pawns printed in colour, no painting needed; matt surface, colours that fade in sunlight.
| Material | Min. wall | Min. detail | Min. clearance | Max. size (mm) | Properties | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 white (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 650 × 550 × 350 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 dyed black (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 320 × 230 × 180 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 dyed colours (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 320 × 230 × 180 | rigid | $ |
| PA12 vapour smoothed (SLS) | 1.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.7 mm | 440 × 375 × 345 | rigid · outdoor | $$ |
| PA12 full colour (MJF) | 1 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.6 mm | 330 × 247 × 190 | rigid | $$$ |
| Flexible TPE (SLS, Shore ≈ 88A) | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm | 2 mm | 220 × 190 × 190 | flexible · outdoor | $$$ |
| PETG (FDM) | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 300 × 300 × 300 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
Compare the materials: PA12 vs resin vs TPU.
What won't objekto do for toys and games?
- No toys for children under 3: a printed object may contain small parts.
- Nothing is a certified toy: objekto doesn't certify compliance with toy safety standards.
- No copies of a commercial game: protected artwork, characters, logos and miniatures are refused.
- No realistic weapon replicas, not even for play.
- No series production for resale: an online order stops at 100 copies and $2,278 incl. VAT.
- A detail finer than the material's minimum detail disappears: compare in the materials table.
The full list is in the content policy.
A shop-bought insert, a file to print or objekto: which should you choose?
To store a game or replace a piece, there are three routes: the right one depends on your game and your time.
| objekto | Insert sold for a game | Free file to print yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Your box, your components, a description | The game's reference | A file shared by another player |
| Dimensions | The ones you give, held by the CAD | Those of the edition it was made for | The file's, to adapt in software |
| Manufacturing | Printed in a workshop and delivered | Delivered | Print it yourself or have it printed |
| Best for | A game with no insert, an expansion, your own game | A very popular game | A common game if you own a printer |
A qualitative comparison, without the other options' prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3D printed board game insert cost?
Expect 950 credits to design a one-part insert, 1,900 credits for 2–4 parts, then the print in US dollars, at the price shown before you order. A delivered order always includes a manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service; an insert that fills a large box costs more. Thin dividers and an open base bring the price down.
Can I get a custom dice tower made?
Yes: describe the theme (a keep, a lighthouse, a hollow tree), the height, the number of baffles and the size of the tray. objekto designs it in pieces that come apart if you want to store it in a box. In PA12 it takes dice rolls in its stride; in full colour it arrives decorated, no painting needed.
Can I replace a lost board game piece?
Yes, if it's a generic piece for your personal use: a pawn, a token, a cube, a card stand, at the size and colour of the original. Give its dimensions and a photo of a remaining piece. Copying a protected miniature, artwork or logo from the game is refused, as is selling copied pieces.
Is a 3D printed toy safe for a child?
For a child over 3, ask for a PA12 toy with rounded edges and no small detachable parts, and keep an eye on wear. It isn't a certified toy: objekto doesn't guarantee compliance with toy safety standards, and nothing is designed for children under 3.
Can I get 3D printed tabletop terrain made?
Yes: modular tiles, low walls, ruins, bridges and stylised trees, at the scale of your miniatures and sized to your table. Give the scale (28 or 32 mm, for example) and the tile size. In raw PA12 they take paint; in full colour they arrive coloured. Terrain copied from a commercial range is refused.
Can I have the pieces of a commercial game printed?
Not as copies: the protected miniatures, artwork, logos and designs of a commercial game are refused under the content policy. You can, however, have an insert designed for its box, generic accessories made (a dice tower, card holders, tokens) and a simple pawn replaced for your own use.
Updated 5 November 2026 · Prices read on 8 November 2026