Earfolk Buddies — Whimsical Big-Ears Character Collection (10 Mo

Meet the Earfolk Buddies — a playful set of 10 big-eared fantasy characters designed with bold silhouettes, expressive faces, and toy-like proportions. The look blends storybook charm with collectible-figure styling, making the models great for:
- 3D printing (desk toys, display figures, gifts)
- animation & games (stylized NPCs / mascots)
- branding & visuals (social content, product promos, thumbnails)
AI disclosure (transparent & friendly):
These models were created using an AI-assisted 3D generation workflow, then artist-reviewed and refined for presentation and usability (clean shapes, consistent style, and print-friendly forms).
3D PRINT SETTINGS (Practical guidance)
These are general best-practice settings that work well for stylized character minis and desk figures. Your best values can vary based on printer, resin, filament, and scale.
Recommended scale
- Desk figure: 80–120 mm tall
- Mini size: 50–75 mm tall
- Display statue: 150–250 mm tall
FDM (Filament) — beginner-friendly
- Layer height: 0.12–0.20 mm (0.16 mm is a sweet spot)
- Nozzle: 0.4 mm (0.2 mm for extra detail if supported)
- Infill: 10–15% (20% for sturdier big models)
- Walls/perimeters: 2–3
- Supports: “Tree” supports recommended (especially for ears, chin/beard tips)
- Orientation: upright is fine; if ears overhang too much, tilt slightly back (~10–15°)
- Brim: yes (helps stability)
Resin (SLA/DLP) — best detail
- Layer height: 0.03–0.05 mm
- Supports: medium supports under ears, beard tips, and arms
- Orientation: tilt ~20–35° to reduce suction + preserve face detail
- Post: wash + cure per resin brand; light sanding for support marks
Notes for best results
Big ears & hair tips can be delicate at small scales. If printing mini-size, consider:
- printing slightly larger, or
- using resin for sharper detail, or
- increasing wall thickness in your slicer if needed
USE CASES
Great for:
- 3D printed desk toys, gifts, collector figures
- Stylized mascots for brands and creators
- Classroom demos (character design, 3D pipeline, printing practice)
- Game prototypes (cute fantasy NPCs, villagers, side characters)
- Social content (thumbnails, reels, listings)
TARGET AUDIENCE + AGE GROUP + THEMES
Target audience
- Business: ✅ (branding mascots, product visuals, marketing content)
- Education: ✅ (3D art studies, printing practice, character design lessons)
- Personal: ✅ (hobby printing, gifts, collections)
Age group targeting
All ages (family-friendly, non-violent, cute stylized characters)
Theme categories
- Decorative: ✅ (desk toys, shelf display, collectible style)
- Educational: ✅ (3D learning + printing practice)
- Seasonal: Optional ✅ (can be used for holiday promos; not tied to a single holiday)