A close look at the LEGO House duck

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Attendees of the AFOL day at the LEGO House last Thursday had the opportunity to acquire an additive manufactured duck when purchasing an exclusive LEGO House minifigure. You may have seen the photos of it that we posted on social media on the day.

The piece has been produced using a technique known as selective laser sintering which enables it to be manufactured relatively easily and cheaply, and have moving parts: the beak opens and closes when it's pushed.

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pxchris

I really want one of these pieces... just because. But I don't $450 want one (I don't even $50 want one... maybe I $5-10 want one).

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pxchris said:

I really want one of these pieces... just because. But I don't $450 want one (I don't even $50 want one... maybe I $5-10 want one).

I can't imagine it would be that hard for someone with the skills and access to a 3d printer to run some out.

Casper_vd_Korf

^ keep in mind that it’s selective laser sintering printing, and not regular PLA or ABS printing. Those machines are 10.000 dollars plus, instead of 200 for a pretty good regular one