An option would be to use http://www.ponoko.com
They are a prototype service that some use to JIT manufacture.
They offer a wide range of materials and cut from illustrator files.
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An option would be to use http://www.ponoko.com
They are a prototype service that some use to JIT manufacture.
They offer a wide range of materials and cut from illustrator files.
Mar 12th, 2009 / 1:04 pm
I was going to say the same thing as Trey, above.
Ponoko is a great service, and there’s already some industry success stories of how Ponoko products end up on some pretty high profile shelves…
http://www.veer.com/products/merchdetail.aspx?image=VPR0005641
http://ideas.veer.com/post/2475
Wish I thought of it first!
P.S. I luuurrrve Mr. Switch!
Mar 12th, 2009 / 2:50 pm
How could anyone turn that idea down?! The face is absolutely perfect and it would look fantastic in a wee one’s bedroom.
Mar 12th, 2009 / 7:08 pm
omg, i totally needed this link, trey. thanks for the info! and re: mr. switch, totally cute.
Mar 12th, 2009 / 7:17 pm
OMG it’s amazing.
Mar 13th, 2009 / 11:20 am
lovely!!!
Mar 15th, 2009 / 8:58 am
cute I want some
Mar 15th, 2009 / 9:05 am
Can we have an image when switched on (with nose up) ?
Mar 15th, 2009 / 9:18 am
I’d have those on my house.
Mar 15th, 2009 / 5:32 pm
So in an attempt to stop children playing with plug sockets, lets create one that looks like a toy…
Mar 15th, 2009 / 6:51 pm
Except it’s not a plug socket.
It’s a light switch.
Mar 15th, 2009 / 7:44 pm
whoops…my bad…in that case brilliant
Mar 15th, 2009 / 7:59 pm
adorable:)
Mar 16th, 2009 / 1:12 am
i likie like
Mar 18th, 2009 / 1:43 pm
I want some! Great idea!
May 21st, 2009 / 7:30 pm
I too would like to see it with the switch flipped…
Jul 1st, 2009 / 11:47 am
“Oh, hey guys. Did you want light? Sure! Let me know when it’s dark ^_^ <3″
Jul 1st, 2009 / 11:47 am
Love it!
Please also add a photo with the switch turned the other way. :-)
Jul 1st, 2009 / 11:48 am
I like it so much. How can i have one? any ideas?
Jul 28th, 2009 / 11:46 pm