The Wild Robot – Flexi ROZ : MOVIE Version

The Wild Robot – Flexi ROZ : MOVIE Version

Built for PLAY

Description

Flexi ROZ (Movie Version)

This model started with my 7-year-old son, Zayan .

After watching The Wild Robot movie together, we read the original book, and he fell in love with ROZ all over again. Like any kid who loves flexi toys, he wanted a ROZ he could take on adventures, not one that would sit on a shelf.

That inspiration led me to create my first Flexi ROZ (Book Version). Now, I'm excited to introduce the Movie Version , bringing ROZ's recognizable movie appearance to life with the same focus on flexibility, strength, and, most importantly, PLAY!

Months in the Making — Built to Last!

This model has been months in the making , with countless adjustments, calibrations, redesigns, and test prints in both PETG and PLA to get everything just right. Every component has been carefully refined, not just for appearance, but for strength, smooth printing, reliable assembly, and long-term durability . Special attention has gone into the articulated joints. Clearances have been repeatedly adjusted and tested to ensure they move freely while remaining securely connected, even during enthusiastic play.

I've printed, tested, adjusted, and reprinted this model at least eight times across PLA and PETG , refining everything from print quality to joint tolerances.

A couple components feature snap-fit connections , designed to lock securely into place. The hip connection is particularly strong and intentionally tight — so tight, in fact, that it requires a firm tap with a mallet or hammer to seat it properly! So if you are not up to the task beware. A little heat helps, but it is not recommended, we want the model to SNAP in and NEVER EVER come apart. That was the idea.

When printed in PETG and assembled correctly, this thing is practically bulletproof! (Figuratively speaking, of course!)

And yes, the joints have survived my toughest quality inspector: a very enthusiastic 7-year-old. Tried and true! ❤️

Features

- 🤖 Inspired by The Wild Robot movie - 🦾 Fully articulated arms and legs - 🧒 Designed and tested for active children's play - 💪 Reinforced joints designed to resist separation - 🔗 Flexible chain-link articulation - 🔒 Secure snap-fit connections - 🖨️ Extensively calibrated for smooth, reliable printing - 🧩 Strong mechanical connections with minimal adhesive required - ❤️ Months of development and real-world testing Recommended Print Settings

Please refer to the included images showing my UBER-CALIBRATED print settings for both PLA and PETG!

These settings are the result of repeated printing, testing, recalibration, and fine-tuning to achieve the smoothest possible prints and reliable joint fit.

General Settings

- Print Profile: 0.2 Strength @BBL A1 Quality Tab

Seam Position: Random

Wall Generator: Arachne

Strength Tab

Wall Loops: 6

Sparse Infill Density: 25%

Sparse Infill Pattern: Gyroid

Support Tab

Enable Support: YES

Type: Tree(auto)

Style: Tree Hybrid

Remove Small Overhangs: OFF

Support Wall Loops: 2

Top Z Distance for PLA: 0.23 mm

Bottom Z Distance for PLA: 0.23 mm

Top Z Distance for PETG: 0.44 mm

Bottom Z Distance for PETG: 0.44 mm

Top Interface Layers: 3

Interface Pattern: Grid

Support/Object XY Distance: 0.5 mm

Others Tab

Brim Type: Outter Brim Only