Design of the Week: Missile Toe

By on December 25th, 2017 in Design

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Yes, it is definitely a Missile Toe
Yes, it is definitely a Missile Toe

This week’s selection is the gag Missle Toe by Thingiverse contributor Humberto Lopez.

What is the “Missle Toe”? It’s a very literal interpretation of the annual “Mistletoe” tradition, in which passersby are supposedly encouraged to kiss while underneath a Mistletoe. 

This model is a Missle Toe. Literally. It’s a missile. And a toe. Attached. Get it? 

A freshly 3D printed Missile Toe, still with support structures attached
A freshly 3D printed Missile Toe, still with support structures attached

While not particularly aerodynamic nor threatening, this print may gather some attention from non-3D print folks, who will be amazed at your ingenuity, should you print and exhibit this 3D model. 

But thanks here is really due to Humberto Lopez, who explains the concept: 

Get in the holiday spirit by 3D Printing your very own Missile Toe! Per custom, you can hang it up and any couple standing under it must kiss. Happy Holidays!

I like this 3D model as it is not only timely, but also demonstrates how one can use 3D modeling and printing to convey humor: it’s a joke in 3D form. 

Who would have predicted that? 

Via Thingiverse

By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!