Start+ Essentials 3D Pen for Kids | Easy to Use, Learn from Home Art Activity, Educational STEM Toy for Boys & Girls Ages 6+

My son is 8 years old. He loved this pen, however it stopped working about a week or two after it was purchased. It somehow became jammed and we couldn't fix it. I found out through another amazon review that their customer service was great and I'm so glad I saw that! I contacted them easily by phone, spoke with Charlie, who was so kind, and he proceeded to email me, walking through the process of trying to fix the pen. Once they realized the pen was not fixable, they sent us a replacement within a couple days! So excited for my son to be able to use this pen again!

This is the coolest toy! I bought this for my 5 year old and she spent hours playing with it. It is very user friendly and simple to set up. I love that it heats up but doesnt get hot at all to the touch. The plastic flows out super smoothly and hardens quickly, it doesn't make much of a mess at all. The colors come out the same as the sticks you use, there are no weird smells. I had a ton of fun with it as well as an adult. The sticks do go quick so I would recommend buying extra sticks when you purchase the doodler. There are plenty of options of all price ranges on Amazon for more sticks. Highly recommend this for ages 5 and up!

The 3Doodler Start+ Essentials set is a fantastic art activity for kids. It’s very easy to use, heats at a safe low temperature, and works perfectly for learning and creating at home. My child picked it up quickly and enjoyed making simple 3D projects right away. The pen feels sturdy, and the included materials are enough to get started without needing extra purchases. Great for creativity, STEM learning, and screen-free fun. Highly recommended for kids and beginners.

This was my first time ever touching a 3D pen, so I went into it with zero expectations and a whole lot of curiosity. And honestly? It surprised me. I know, I know it was for kids...but, hey we all have to start someone and don't have the funds to be shelling out for the big kid toys. The pen itself is lightweight, easy to hold once you figure out your grip, and simple enough that a kid could use it — which works for me because I wanted something beginner-friendly before committing to the big, grown-up 3D printers. And one more little tad bit info...the pen tip stays warm, so you still want to keep it away from small kids while it’s running. It’s safe, just not something you leave sitting around unattended. It does take a minute to get your hand steady and learn when to cut the flow so you’re not left with extra strings. My first little flower looks like it’s fighting for its life, but that’s a “me” issue, not a pen issue. The pen feeds the filament smoothly, heats up fast, and is perfect for practicing techniques or sketching out small prototype ideas before moving to anything serious. The only thing I’ll say is: don’t expect professional-level lines right out the box. This is a true starter tool — but for the price and for learning the basics? It does exactly what it needs to do. Solid pen, no regrets.

Bought for my daughter but I am having a hard time sharing it with her. This is such a cool tool. The more I use it the more I see what can be done with it. When my daughter can pry it away from me, she makes the most creative things too. Opens your creative mind in new ways. You can use with silicon molds too… just found this out. Wish the battery lasted longer because we could use this all day long. Be prepared to buy more filament because you will want more colors to make more items. Make sure you buy the correct melting temp for your pen. You can use the pen directly into your skin and no burn. Completely safe for children with no risk of injury. Own turns off if left on. Note: it does not come off of clothing. Great if you want to decorate clothes but not if you don’t want to. Overall it’s awesome!!!

It is good for a starter. Charge does not last long. Limited supply of colors. Probably will do 5-6 small projects. Could be cheaper for what it does and what you get. Did not feel strong smell. Functions as advertised. Clogging needs routine cleaning. Cartridge fits well. Takes time to be solid and stay in shape.

I got this for my 7 year old and he loves it. He's created some really neat things on his own. It's easy to use and the doodler doesn't get hot enough to burn your fingers, making it very kid friendly. The colors are good, I wish they came with a little more vibrant ones though. All in all it's a great gift. Only negative feedback would be the battery life. Seems like you only have enough to do one project on a full charge.

Took my daughter 1 day to learn how to use it and get better at it. Now she makes flowers, writes names in cursive, and spends hours making new designs. No clogging so far, and the colors are vibrant which allows her to do fun designs. Good quality overall