Black Friday gets loud for 3D printers. Here are the Bambu Lab, Creality, and Polymaker picks worth a look in 2026, plus how Prusa fits in and what to check before you buy.

A practical list of gifts for makers, sorted by stocking stuffers, solid mid-range gifts, and bigger splurges, with soldering, electronics, workshop, and 3D printing picks.

Two enclosed CoreXY printers, two very different philosophies. Here’s how the Prusa Core One and Bambu Lab P2S compare on value, speed, reliability, and upgrade paths.

I used the ELECROW 1.54 inch black and white E-Ink display for a weather readout on my desk. Setup took about 20 minutes, and it barely uses any power.

Paint only looks as good as the surface under it. Here are the PLA, PETG, and sandable filaments I’d pick for painted minis, props, and cosplay, plus a primer and sandpaper to finish the job.

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