Bringing Zootopia to the Real World: Fan-Made 3D Prints You Have to See

From movie-accurate props to stylized art toys, Zootopia fans have taken 3D printing to a new level of creativity. Across MakerWorld and various creator communities, hobbyists continue to reinterpret characters like Nick, Judy, and the newly introduced Gary through clever modeling, multi-part printing, filament experiments, and detailed hand-painting. Each project reflects not only skill, but also the unique charm that comes from fan-made designs—whether it’s a functional carrot recorder, an articulated snake, or a Popmart-inspired collectible.

What follows is a collection of standout community builds that celebrate both Zootopia’s world and the possibilities of desktop 3D printing.

3D Printed Nick Wilde Model

This case showcases a fun Zootopia fan project featuring a 3D-printed Nick Wilde model scaled up to 150%. The fan maker used a 1.2 mm layer height, which kept both detail and speed well balanced, resulting in a total print time of around seven hours. Even after scaling, the model remained easy to assemble once the parts were separated.

For finishing, the fan painted the figure with water-based acrylics, building up soft gradients through multiple thin layers. The overall coloring process was smooth, with only the blended areas requiring a bit of extra patience.

The glasses accessory was also sourced from a fan-made model. When scaled together with the fox, the glasses appeared too large, and the maker found that reducing the glasses to about 80% gives a more accurate fit for the 150% fox.

Model links:

• Fox model: https://makerworld.com.cn/models/1792799
• Glasses model: https://makerworld.com.cn/models/1789253

3D Printed Judy’s Carrot Recording Device

This case features a fan-made recreation of Judy Hopps’ iconic carrot recording device from Zootopia. In the film, the carrot serves as both a voice recorder and a cleverly disguised surveillance tool—one of the most memorable props carried by Judy. Inspired by the movie, the creator designed and 3D-printed two versions of the carrot recorder, each with slightly different proportions.

The body was printed in multiple color sections, then assembled to replicate the prop’s rounded shape and bright orange-and-yellow palette. The fan also added functional details: the internal cavity was designed to hold small components, allowing it to be used as a real working recorder, storage capsule, or decorative gadget. Its playful form and movie-accurate silhouette make it instantly recognizable.

Model link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2066263

3D Printed Judy Hopps Model

This case features a fan-made multi-part 3D print of Judy Hopps, based on the well-designed model available on MakerWorld. The figure stays close to Judy’s movie proportions, emphasizing her tall ears, expressive eyes, and patrol uniform, while presenting her in a confident, hands-on-hip pose that captures her personality perfectly.

Unlike painted figures, this model is created by printing each component in different filament colors—metallic silver for the ears and feet, bright blue for the uniform, and black for the vest and accessories. After printing, the parts are simply assembled, resulting in crisp color separation and a clean, toy-like finish without any post-processing paint. The layered color approach also highlights how multi-part printing can achieve a polished look even without AMS systems.

Model link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2054479

3D Printed Judy × Popmart Mashup Style

This case showcases a fan-made figure set that cleverly blends Judy Hopps from Zootopia with the signature Popmart aesthetic. The result is an adorable, stylized reinterpretation of Judy—complete with oversized eyes, a rounded face, and a plush-like bunny hood—while still keeping her recognizable police uniform and carrot recorder.

The maker produced two sizes of the same design, printing each model in multiple parts before assembling and hand-painting them. The smooth pastel gradients, glossy boots, and tiny badge and belt details all echo the high-end designer-toy look associated with Popmart. Even the miniature version preserves the same expressive features and proportions, which speaks to the precision of the 3D printing and finishing work.

Model link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2006969

3D Printed Gary Anti-venom Pen Shell and Pen Holder

This fan project is inspired by the new snake character in Zootopia 2, who carries a distinctive anti-venom injection pen in the movie. Fans quickly re-imagined this prop into something playful and functional: a 3D-printed ball-pen shell and a larger 26 cm pen holder, both designed to resemble the character’s expressive head and coiled body.

The small version works as a press-to-click pen shell, cleverly echoing the original anti-venom device while transforming it into a practical everyday item. The larger version becomes a desk pen holder, keeping the prop’s iconic silhouette but scaling it into a decorative, collectible display piece. Both are printed with FDM technology and finished with bright, hand-painted colors that match the character’s lively appearance.

3D Printed Articulated Gary Snake Model

This case highlights another fan-made 3D printing project inspired by Gary, the blue snake who appears in Zootopia 2. Known for his exaggerated expressions and flexible body, Gary has quickly become a fan favorite, and makers have started recreating him in full articulated form. This particular model captures his wide eyes, big grin, and distinctive scale texture with impressive accuracy.

The fan printed Gary in multiple segments, including interchangeable heads, fangs, eyes, and body sections. After assembly, the model becomes a fully poseable snake with a highly detailed surface—something that FDM printing handles surprisingly well at this scale. The creator finished the piece with layered hand-painting, blending various blues to bring out the depth of the scales and the character’s lively personality.

Model link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1919409

3D Printed Gary Storage Box

This case showcases another creative fan interpretation of Gary, the expressive blue snake introduced in Zootopia 2. Instead of reproducing his full body or his anti-venom pen, this maker reimagined Gary as a coiled storage container. The design uses his characteristic spiraled body as the bowl, while his elongated neck and curious head rise above it, giving the piece both utility and personality.

The organizer is printed in multiple sections using FDM technology, preserving the scale texture and segmented look of Gary’s body. Once assembled and painted, the bowl becomes sturdy enough to hold markers, brushes, or small desk items. The oversize yellow eyes and playful fang details complete the character’s recognizable silhouette.

Similar link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2060144

3D Printed Zootopia Holiday Display

This case brings together a full fan-made Zootopia holiday display, featuring 3D-printed figures of Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, Flash, and Chief Bogo. Each character is recreated with exaggerated, hand-painted details that capture their personalities—Nick with his signature smirk and popsicle, Judy confidently posed beside him, Flash with his sleepy grin, and Bogo standing solid and stern.

The models were printed separately, assembled, and then finished with bright, layered acrylic paint to give them a festive, handcrafted look. The maker also placed the characters on a themed base surrounded by miniature Christmas trees and decorations, creating a cozy diorama scene that blends the world of Zootopia with holiday cheer.