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Space Invaders - Crab (figure, box, light)

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👾 Space Invaders – Crab (Figure, Box & Light)

Bring a piece of arcade history to life with this Space Invaders Crab 3D printable model! Inspired by the classic medium invader enemy from the original Space Invaders games, this pixel-perfect design celebrates one of gaming’s most iconic alien characters.

🎮 About the Crab

In the Space Invaders series, the Crab (also known as the Medium Invader) is one of the three classic enemy types alongside the Squid and Octopus. It’s instantly recognizable for its blocky pixel shape, two eyes, four legs and antenna-like features — and it has become a beloved symbol of retro gaming culture.

✔ Often considered Taito’s mascot invader
✔ Appears in most Space Invaders games
✔ Scores the player when defeated during classic gameplay
✔ Represents the mid-tier enemy in the alien formation

✨ Features

  • Retro pixel art design faithfully recreated in 3D
  • Modular parts:
    • Front pixel face
    • Enclosed box body
    • Detachable back cover
  • Functions as:
    • 🧸 Retro desk figure
    • 📦 Tiny storage/display box
    • 💡 Light diffuser for LEDs (not included)

🖨️ Printing Tips

  • FDM-friendly — low support needed
  • Suggested layer height: 0.2 mm
  • Bright filament or glow/transparent filament behind the face really pops with LEDs
  • Optional dual-color printing for classic two-tone effect

💡 Lighting Idea

Place a small LED candle, strip, or micro LED light inside to turn this into a glowing arcade lamp — the pixel face diffuses light perfectly!

 

microLED wire with CR2032 batteries
Vibration activated LED light source with CR2032 battery
Bambu Lab Single LED Magnetic Control Switch Light


 

Bambu Lab Ring LED Magnetic Control Switch Light

 

 

🎁 Perfect For

  • Arcade and retro gaming fans
  • Unique room lighting accent
  • Maker gifts and game room dĂŠcor

If you enjoy printing this model, please rate ⭐ and share your finished photos — I’d love to see them!

Happy printing and keep invading! 👾🚀

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Is the model correct? Photos show black and yellow. Profile has black and red.
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Yes, it is. The colors doesn’t matter. You can change the colors however you want, I test printed with yellow-green. The original crab from game was cyan, but in can be also found red in the Internet.
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