• From Print Farm to Toy of the Year: ZB Designs’ Plastic Empire Takes 3D Printed Fidgets Mainstream Share this Article Zackand Berkley Bailey, Co-Owners of ZB Designs, started their business with one 3D printer as a side hustle while still in college. • On February 13, 2026, in New York City, their3D printed Wigglitzwas named Collectible Toy of the Year at The Toy Foundation’s 26th annualToy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. • The Baileys were up against global giants like Pokémon, Disney, LEGO, and Hot Wheels. • TheBaileys created Wigglitz: tiny articulated, collectible toys with hundreds of designs. • Their print farm of over 3,000 Bambu Lab X1C printers in Utah not only cranks out thousands of prints a day, but also keeps the company nimble. • By designing and producing toys in house, ZB Designs can offer fresh, unique designs for their fans to collect much faster and without the cost of traditional manufacturing.
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- Zack and Berkley Bailey’s ZB Designs grew from a single 3D printer side‑hustle into the largest U.S. print farm, operating over 3,000 Bambu Lab X1C machines in Utah. Their flagship product, Wigglitz-tiny articulated, multicolored fidgets-was named Collectible Toy of the Year at the 26th Toy Foundation awards in February 2026, outperforming global brands such as Pokémon, Disney, LEGO, and Hot Wheels. ZB Designs designs, manufactures, and ships all Wigglitz units in‑house, enabling rapid release of new themes and a direct‑to‑consumer model. The company has also secured a mass‑retail partnership with Moose Toys, placing mystery packs in Target stores. A filament‑recycling system is under development to address waste from the high‑volume prints.
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