If you’ve not dipped into 3D printing yet, you’re missing out. The hobby has never been easier to jump into, thanks to auto-leveling, smarter setup tools, and some seriously capable machines from Elegoo.
Whether you want functional prints made from filament on an FDM printer or highly detailed busts, statues, and miniatures from a resin machine, there’s a setup that fits what you want to make, and yes, owning one of each is absolutely the sweet spot.
And with Black Friday kicking into gear, Elegoo has slashed the price across its entire lineup. Pretty much every major model is discounted, which makes this the best moment all year to grab a printer that can actually grow with you instead of holding you back.
FDM Printer Deals
My favorite printer of the bunch here is the Neptune 4 Max, simply because it can more or less print anything thanks to its massive build plate.
I 3D printed a Stormtrooper helmet in one session with it, which took two spools of white filament and nearly three days, but it was worth it for the seamless finished build.
If you want to make bigger things like cosplay armour and one-piece replica swords (basdically anything massive), OrangeStorm Giga has all the features of a big industrial unit with the easy-to-use features of Elegoo 3D printers.
Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Resin Printer Deals
Whilst there’s cheaper options with the Saturn 4 and Saturn 4 Ultra (8K), The Saturn 4 Ultra 16k is my main printer for pretty much anything. That’s from printing miniatures that have been made in hero forge to massive Pokémon bust and statues in one go.
The whole Saturn 4 line features self levelling and a host of useful features to make life easier, such as a cleaning option that will set a thin sheet of resin to easily clean the FEP without emptying a resin vat. But the Ultra 16K is the most affordable way to print ridiculously detailed STL files without any sacrifices.
Although I have to say that i’d also recommend the Saturn 4 Ultra complete bundle with the Mercury Plus V3.0 bundle. Having moved from the Mercury Plus 2.0 cleaner, v3.0 is perfect for bigger projects and more efficient curing.
Early Black Friday 2025 Deals
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Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
