My oldest turned 6 last weekend and he’s deep into the Pokémon phase right now. Cards, the shows, talking about evolutions constantly… the whole thing. Charmander is his favorite, so I decided instead of just buying something I’d try to make him one.
I 3D printed and finished this Charmander that ended up being about two feet tall. It took a lot longer than I expected between printing the pieces, assembling it, sanding, filling seams, and painting, but it was worth it.
When he first saw it he just stopped and stared for a second and then asked, “Wait… you MADE that?”
That reaction alone made the whole project worth it.
It’s definitely not perfect, but he absolutely loves it and it’s already taken a permanent spot in his room.
One of those dad moments where the effort actually paid off.