Animated, Articulated Yoshi Coaster Fidget

This is an animated coaster featuring everyone's favorite dinosaur from the Super Mario games, Yoshi!  It features articulated joints that move when you place a drink on top of it.  One moment Yoshi is sitting calmly on the table, the next moment he's screaming with his tongue out and popping an egg out under his tail.

 

This is a simple mostly print-in-place model that is composed of two parts and uses no supports.  The bottom and top print separately, and then you just need to push the top onto the bottom.  There is a little bit of friction as you push the two together to help prevent them from coming apart.  Please note, the top has a larger cut-out for the head than it does for the tail, although it will still work if you put it on backwards but it may get stuck every now and then.  The bottom comes in two different versions, one with 7 colors and one with 4 colors, so it is very easy to print whether you have one or two AMS.  The A1 Mini profile only has the 4 color version as the printer only supports a single AMS.  For added fun, change the green to blue, purple, pink, red, or any other Yoshi color!

 

This print relies on gravity to function (sorry astronauts), as a result, the shell is very thin, and the bottom piece prints solid.  Do not change this or the the model may not function properly, it took me several iterations to get this all right.  Also keep in mind that it can be very thin in areas, so while it can easily support the weight of a glass of water, please be careful with it.  Do not give it to toddlers or young children as they may be able to break off small pieces of it.

 

This print does generate a high percentage of poop due to the color changes, although I've done my best to make it as minimal as possible.  However, it would be awfully boring to have a Yoshi without any color.  While you can only fit one onto an A1 Mini, the larger printers can fit 2-3 Yoshis onto a single plate so those print profiles have multiple plates featuring different combinations.  Alternatively, you could always remove the coloring and then paint it by hand afterwards.

 

I do not recommend using these coasters with hot beverages as it could melt or warp the PLA.

 

This is fan art and is not licensed by Nintendo, please do not sell copies of it.

 

Like my Yoshi?  Be sure to check out my other animals:

Animated, Articulated Turtle Coaster Fidget

Animated, Articulated Panda Coaster Fidget

 

 

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