Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Friendly Articulated Slug is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by _Isaiah_, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Friendly Articulated Slug 3D printable model by _Isaiah_

Friendly Articulated Slug

Source: Thingiverse by _Isaiah_

The Friendly Articulated Slug is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by _Isaiah_. Update on June 21, 2022: Thanks to everyone who has been printing and sharing this design! When I first uploaded it, I had no idea that what I considered kind of a goofy design. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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27,199 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-02 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 208 makes Category: Figures & Miniatures

Tags: Articulated, Ball and Socket, cat, cute, Flex, Flexi, flexible, Flexis, Friendly, fun, funny, gag, gift, Isaiah Steckling, joint

About this model

Update on June 21, 2022: Thanks to everyone who has been printing and sharing this design! When I first uploaded it, I had no idea that what I considered kind of a goofy design would be so popular! It is very cool to see how far it has come. In light of this, I've decided to start offering prints of my designs for sale at Copperkeep.com. Check it out if you'd like to help support my design work, and if you'd like to see my latest creation! Original Description: Due to a ridiculously convoluted inside joke involving racing lawn mowers, songs by Rush, and home-grown potatoes, I decided to make some articulated slugs for my family for Christmas. My main interest in this project lay in the joint design. I wanted to design a joint that would print in place, fully assembled, with no support, no …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Friendly Articulated Slug is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by _Isaiah_.
Who made this model?: Designed by _Isaiah_, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.