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Jessica Anderson
Jessica Anderson

Are there legal or copyright considerations when 3D printing models of characters or items from commercial video games?

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Tim Smith
Tim Smith
4 days ago

I ran into this question the first time I wanted to print a game character I really loved, and it quickly became clear that 3D printing from commercial games isn’t just about having the STL file. Most characters, logos, and even recognizable items are protected by copyright or trademarks, which means printing for private use is usually tolerated, but selling or sharing files can cross a legal line without permission. What helped me was paying attention to platforms that are transparent about licenses and community rules, like when I started browsing https://www.gambody.com/ and actually reading how models are positioned for fans and collectors. From experience, the safest path is understanding whether a model is fan-made, licensed, or clearly marked for personal use only. Treat it like fan art: enjoy creating it, respect the original creators, and think twice before turning a hobby print into something commercial.

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