You will need a 3D printer to print this file. Check your local public library or Makerspace! Many libraries have 3D printers that anyone can use. They will also help you set up the file to print.
You are free to print Marvin for personal use, but may not sell them or modify the file. Cricket Media retains copyright to Marvin and this image. Creative Commons License
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DIRECTIONS   To print your own Marvin statue in any color plastic you like...

1.

Download the file (it’s an STL file, readable by most 3D printers)

2.

Copy it onto a USB drive or SD card

3.

Take it to the computer connected to the 3D printer

4.

Start up the 3D printer program (such as “Makerbot”—each printer has its own). In the printer program, open the PrintMarvin STL file and set up the file to print (a librarian or printer expert can help you do this)

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The program may show you a preview that looks like it has a lot of extra lines and filled-in places. Don’t panic! Those are thin supports to hold up parts like the hands. They snap off when the printing is done (see the pictures below). Ask an expert user if you’re unsure. (See all those extra straight bits? They’ll snap off at the end.)

6.

Set up the printer, and hit print!
TIME NOTE   This will take awhile to print! We made a 4” model, and it took 2 hours.
 
 
 
DON’T PANIC!   
While it’s printing, it will have a lot of extra stringy bits of plastic. These are not mistakes! They are thin supports to hold up parts like the hands and nose. They will snap off at the end.
 
When it’s done, take it out of the printer. Snap off the extra bits of thin thread. Enjoy your new friend!