3D-Printed Kirby Speaker
3D Printing
For our family’s “Sibling Santa” gift exchange, I designed and 3D-printed a Super Smash Bros. Melee-styled trophy featuring Kirby, with a removable Bluetooth speaker module integrated into his mouth.
Design Process
The design was inspired by the trophy collection from Super Smash Bros. Melee, featuring Kirby in his classic pose on a golden base. I modeled the design in Fusion 360, ensuring the mouth opening would perfectly fit a standard Bluetooth speaker module while maintaining the character’s iconic proportions.
- Created the basic Kirby shape using reference images from SSBM
- Designed the mouth cavity to securely hold a removable Bluetooth speaker
- Engineered the base with proper support for the top-heavy design
- Added subtle details to match the SSBM trophy aesthetic
Printing and Finishing
The trophy was printed in multiple parts using PLA:
- Main Kirby body in pink PLA
- Base in gold-colored PLA
- Custom-designed internal mounting system for the speaker
The finishing process was crucial for achieving a professional look:
- Carefully primed the printed parts
- Airbrushed the body to achieve a smooth, even pink finish
- Created custom eye designs and printed them on sticker paper
- Applied the eye stickers
- Sealed with clear coat for durability