Welcome to Happy Kid's 3D pen collection — a creative, hands-on way for Kiwi kids, teens and creative adults to draw, craft and build in three dimensions. Our 3D printing pens NZ use low-temperature PCL filament that's safe for children...
Great size for a toddler under 4-5. Not too big not too small so they can handle it themselves. The picture is so outstanding and cool. And the price is not inflated which is very good.
Toddler Backpack-Astronaut
04/01/2026
Anonymous
Very happy
Very happy with the backpack, it is light, with vibrant color and plenty of pockets.
Purple & Pink School Bag for Girls & Kids Backpack | Butterfly
03/31/2026
Miranda Ffowcs Williams
HAPPY 22YR OLD
we bought this for our 22year olds birthday - she is a trainee nurse and it is perfect for all she needs to take to placement, she loves it. Once we figured out how to microwave !
Leak Proof Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box With Containers for Adults & Kids | 2L
03/31/2026
Donna Lumpert
Small backpack for 5 year old
Perfect bag for my 5 year old to start school. Thick, padded, soft straps, lightweight, small size is excellent right now and internal pockets are just right to fit everything he needs. Even has "secret" pocket for house keys or money
British Style Backpack-Small
02/22/2022
Welcome to Happy Kid's 3D pen collection — a creative, hands-on way for Kiwi kids, teens and creative adults to draw, craft and build in three dimensions. Our 3D printing pens NZ use low-temperature PCL filament that's safe for children and easy to use, with no mess and no fumes.
Whether you're after a 3D pen starter kit with 10, 20, 30 or 40 colours of filament and stencils, a cordless 3D pen for drawing anywhere, or just 3D pen filament refills (PCL or PLA 1.75mm), we've got the right kit for a birthday present, Christmas gift or rainy-day project.
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3D pens for kids — low-temperature PCL, safe-to-touch tip, simple two-button operation.
Cordless 3D pens — rechargeable built-in battery for drawing anywhere, no cable to trip over.
3D pen starter kits — everything you need in one box: pen, 10–40 colours of filament, stencils, charger and pen holder.
PCL filament refills — 10-colour and 20-colour packs, low-temperature, child-safe.
PLA filament refills (1.75mm) — for high-temperature 3D pens; 20-colour and 40-colour vibrant packs.
Why buy a 3D pen from Happy Kid?
NZ stock, fast dispatch — every 3D pen and filament refill ships NZ-wide from our Auckland store.
Kid-safe low-temperature design — most of our pens use PCL filament that melts at a lower temperature than PLA, keeping the tip safer for children aged 8+.
Filament bundled in — each starter kit includes filament and stencils so kids can start drawing the moment the box is open.
Great for STEM and screen-free play — 3D pens turn imagination into physical objects and are a hit at birthday parties, holiday craft days and for home learning.
Fast NZ-wide shipping from Happy Kid's Auckland store — part of the Happy Kid range of kids' school bags, lunch boxes and creative gift ideas that Kiwi families trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About 3D Pens
A 3D pen is a handheld drawing tool that extrudes melted plastic filament through a heated tip. As the plastic leaves the tip it cools and hardens almost instantly, so you can draw shapes that stand up in mid-air — miniature sculptures, models, letters, and stencil art. Think of it as a hot-glue gun crossed with a marker, but designed for creative 3D doodling.
Our kids 3D pens use low-temperature PCL filament that melts at around 70°C — much cooler than a standard PLA 3D pen which runs at 180–220°C. The nozzle on a PCL pen is warm to the touch but far less likely to burn a child. We recommend adult supervision for first-time use and an age range of 8 years and up for PCL pens.
PCL (polycaprolactone) is low-temperature — melts at around 70°C — and is the safer choice for kids. PLA (polylactic acid) melts at 180–220°C and is used by standard 3D pens and 3D printers; it produces sharper detail and is better for older teens and adults. Use only the filament your pen is rated for — PCL pens don't reach PLA's melt point, and PLA pens will damage PCL filament.
Low-temperature PCL 3D pens are designed for children aged 8 and up, with adult supervision recommended for the first few sessions. Older teens and creative adults can use either PCL or PLA pens. High-temperature PLA pens are better suited to age 14+ or adult use.
Feed a strand of filament into the back of the pen, wait for the pen to heat up (usually under a minute), then press the extrude button and draw. The melted plastic cools and hardens within seconds so you can draw flat patterns, trace over stencils, or build up shapes in the air. Most of our kits include stencil templates so beginners can follow pre-drawn designs.
A Happy Kid 3D pen starter kit typically includes the 3D pen, a USB charging cable, 10 to 40 colours of PCL filament (50–200 metres total), a set of stencil/template sheets, and a user guide. Higher-end kits add a pen holder and more colour variety. Every detail is listed on each product page.
Kids 3D pen starter kits in New Zealand typically range from around $30 for a 10-colour pack up to $80+ for a 40-colour kit with stencils and a pen holder. Filament refills are sold separately if you run out. Check each product page for current NZD pricing.
Only if the pen is rated for it. PLA 3D printer filament (1.75mm) works in high-temperature PLA 3D pens. Low-temperature PCL pens cannot reach PLA's melt point, so don't load PLA into a PCL pen — you'll clog it. Our product listings clearly state which filament type each pen supports.
Yes — our Kids Cordless 3D Printing Pen has a built-in rechargeable battery so kids can draw anywhere without being tethered to a power outlet. Our other 3D pens connect via USB, which runs off a power bank or laptop for similar flexibility.
Happy Kid ships 3D pens and PCL/PLA filament refills NZ-wide from our online store, with fast delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and rural addresses. You can also visit our Auckland store at 5A Pinot Lane, Westgate (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm).
Love this bag, my 5 year old started school last week and it is fantastic. Fits everything in and is comfortable for her to carry even when it's a bit heavy. Would highly recommend. :)
Great material very durable and strong. Well designed with no shortage of storage, the padding on the straps are very comfortable for my Miss 6yr old she loves her new backpack. The price says it all.
Great size for a toddler under 4-5. Not too big not too small so they can handle it themselves. The picture is so outstanding and cool. And the price is not inflated which is very good.
