So, this seems to be the most relevant place for this, and it doesn't appear that it's been done before...
Haven't you always wanted your very own granger to keep in your pocket? Now you can get one, for less than $10!
Buy a granger action figure right here! For every model that sells I will donate $1 to Tremulous.
Please Note: I don't claim ownership of the original Tremulous models, of course! All I've done is strip the keyframes out and make the mesh manifold so it can be printed. The edited model file is also available for download at the link above, if any of you happen to have your own 3D printers and want to try it.
Shapeways offers a lot of different print materials to choose from, and I think I may order myself a little steel granger. As soon as I have one to show I'll add pictures for you all.
3D printing services open up the possibility of making all kinds of neat things, and I've actually been thinking about Tremulous toys for awhile now. If there's interest in this, I'm considering continuing the idea with:
> adding textures for full-color sandstone printing
> adding hollow space inside the models to reduce material use & printing cost
> adding details to the models from the texture/smoothing the models
> creating full playsets for aliens and humans (all the buildables, various weapons/equipment/poses for humans)
> creating fully posable Tremulous action figures, with removable/interchangeable gear for humans
Let me know if you all have other ideas you'd like to see implemented, or if you know of another 3D printing service that offers lower printing costs, or even if you just think this is a bad idea.
If the Tremulous team prefers that I take this down, I will of course do so at their request.
