How the Pocket Pals 3D Pack Builder Works (Step-by-Step Guide)
- cagney15
- Jan 25
- 4 min read
“Build your own” products are popular for a reason. Customers enjoy having control, seeing exactly what they’re getting, and creating something that feels personal. The Pocket Pals 3D Pack Builder was designed with that experience in mind—simple, flexible, and transparent from start to finish.
This guide walks through how the Pocket Pals Pack Builder works, step by step, so you know exactly what to expect before checkout. Whether you’re building a small gift set or a larger bundle for a classroom, party, or desk collection, the process is intentionally straightforward.
What Is the Pocket Pals Pack Builder?
The Pocket Pals Pack Builder is a customizable ordering system that lets you create your own assortment of articulated 3D printed Pocket Pals. Instead of choosing a pre-made bundle, you select the exact animals, quantities, and pack size you want.
This approach works well for:
Customers who want specific animals or themes
Gifts where duplicates matter (or don’t)
Party packs, classroom rewards, or sensory kits
Collectors looking to round out their set
Each Pocket Pal is printed in-house on our Bambu Lab printer farm and quality-checked before packing, ensuring consistency across every piece in your bundle.
Step 1: Choose Your Pack Size
The first step is selecting how many Pocket Pals you want in your pack. Pack sizes are structured to work for both small and large orders, while keeping pricing and production efficient.
Pack size determines:
Total number of Pocket Pals included
Overall value per piece
How much customization flexibility you’ll have
If you’re building a gift or sampler, a smaller pack works well. For classrooms, party favors, or collections, larger packs offer better value and consistency.
Pocket Pals Collection or Pocket Pals Party Packs
Step 2: Select Your Pocket Pal Designs
Once the pack size is set, you choose which Pocket Pals go into it. This is where the builder shines.
You can:
Mix and match different animals
Choose multiple of the same design
Build themed packs (ocean, reptiles, favorites, etc.)
Each Pocket Pal is a flexible, articulated design meant to wiggle, bend, and move smoothly. All designs are scaled to work together visually and functionally, so mixed packs still feel cohesive.
This step eliminates guesswork—you’re not receiving random figures unless you want to.
Step 3: Decide Quantities for Each Design
After choosing your designs, you assign quantities for each one until your pack total is filled.
For example:
2 frogs
3 axolotls
1 lizard
2 turtles
This level of control is especially helpful for:
Avoiding duplicates kids might argue over
Creating evenly distributed party packs
Matching specific interests (dinosaurs, aquatic animals, etc.)
The builder ensures your quantities add up correctly before checkout, so there’s no confusion or back-and-forth after ordering.
Step 4: Color Handling (What to Expect)
Pocket Pals are printed using high-quality PLA filament. Colors may vary based on filament availability, but all prints are selected to maintain a clean, consistent look across a pack.
Here’s how color selection typically works:
Packs are printed in coordinated or complementary colors
Randomized colors add visual variety without clashing
Special requests may be accommodated when possible
Because all items in a pack are printed together, colors tend to feel intentional rather than random. This is one of the advantages of producing packs in-house instead of pulling from pre-printed inventory.
Step 5: Printing & Quality Control
Once your order is placed, production begins.
Each Pocket Pal is:
Printed on calibrated Bambu Lab printers
Monitored for layer consistency and articulation quality
Inspected after printing for joint movement and finish
Any print that doesn’t meet quality standards is reprinted before packing. This step matters, especially for packs—consistency across multiple pieces is key.
Because we operate a 15-printer farm, we’re able to produce multi-item packs efficiently without rushing individual prints.
Step 6: Packing Your Custom Bundle
After printing and inspection, your Pocket Pals are packed together as a single, cohesive set.
Packing focuses on:
Preventing joint stress during shipping
Keeping sets organized and intact
Ensuring the full pack arrives exactly as built
This step is especially important for larger bundles, where loose packing could lead to tangled or stressed articulations. Each order is handled with care, just like we’d expect if it were for our own family.
Why the Pack Builder Reduces Checkout Friction
Many customers hesitate before buying when they’re unsure what they’ll receive. The Pack Builder removes that uncertainty.
You know:
Exactly how many items you’re getting
Exactly which designs are included
How the pack will be produced and handled
There’s no need to message back and forth or hope a pre-made bundle fits your needs. Everything is decided upfront, which leads to fewer questions and more confident purchases.
Common Use Cases for the Pack Builder
The Pocket Pals Pack Builder is frequently used for:
Birthday party favors
Classroom prizes and reward bins
Advent calendars and holiday countdowns
Desk toys and sensory kits
Sibling gift sets with no duplicates
Because the system is flexible, it adapts easily to different ages, group sizes, and purposes.
A Simple System, Built for Real Customers
The Pocket Pals 3D Pack Builder wasn’t created to complicate ordering—it was built to make customization easy without sacrificing quality or consistency. From selecting designs to final packing, each step is intentional and transparent.
By keeping production in-house and packs made to order, we’re able to offer flexibility while maintaining the same standards across every print.
If you’ve ever wondered how custom 3D printed bundles come together behind the scenes, this is it—clear steps, thoughtful production, and Pocket Pals built to be enjoyed right out of the package.
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