Flexi Splooting Panda – Articulated Desk Pet

  For a smaller version with a faster print time there's the Mini-Flexi Splooting Panda!   Meet the Flexi Splooting Panda - a substantial, satisfyingly flexible desk pet that appears to keep an eye on you wherever you go!   This relaxed panda lies flat in a full “sploot,” with its legs stretched out and a highly articulated body that bends, drapes and wiggles in your hands. Its larger size and dense collection of moving sections give it a pleasing weight and a much more substantial feel than a typical small flexi animal.   The eyes sit inside subtle indentations in the face. This creates a fun optical illusion that makes the panda’s eyes seem to follow you as you turn it or walk past your desk. Depending on the angle, it can look sweet, sleepy or mildly suspicious.   Two Color Options Two print profiles are included: • 3-color version with black-and-white markings and pink pads on the back feet   • 2-color version in classic black and white   The pink paw pads are a small detail, but they add a lot of personality—especially when the panda curls up and shows off the bottoms of its feet. Print Information • Fits on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini   • No supports required   • Highly articulated and flexible   • Available in 2-color and 3-color versions   • Heavy, satisfying feel   • Great as a desk pet, display model or fidget-friendly flexi animal   Important: Start With a Clean Build Plate This is a detailed, multi-hour print with many individual articulated sections touching the build plate. Strong, consistent first-layer adhesion is very important.   Before printing, make sure your build plate is thoroughly clean and avoid touching the printing surface afterward. Bambu Lab has an excellent guide explaining how to properly clean a Textured PEI Plate:   https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/acc/pei-plate-clean-guide   A few minutes spent preparing the plate can help protect a much longer print.   Once finished, place your panda on a desk, shelf or anywhere that could benefit from a relaxed--but strangely observant--companion.