Dad by day.
Printer by night.
I'm Charlie — one dad, two kids, and a 3D printer that refuses to sleep. The Plastic Dad is where my hobby quietly became a side hustle. Small runs. Careful work. Made at home.
Hype Chains.
Built for game day.
Big, bold, 3D-printed chains repping local teams, built for game day. Order one for your kid, the whole bench, or the loudest parent in the stands — designs ready to go.
- — Pre-made designs for local teams
- — Printed in authentic team colors
- — Team quantity discounts · 3–7 day turnaround
Don't see your team? Email me and I'll make it.
- Byron Bears
- Dover-Eyota Eagles
- Kasson-Mantorville Komets
- Stewartville Tigers
- Pine Island Panthers
Just a dad.
With a printer.
Hi — I'm Charlie. I've got two kids, a day job, and a 3D printer that has quietly become a full-on side hustle. What started as "I'll just make something for the kids" is now a proper little operation out of my garage.
Every order comes out of here. Sometimes the kids help pack it. Sometimes they "help" pack it. Either way, you're getting something made with care — not pulled off a warehouse shelf.
It's a workbench, a coffee, and a slightly-too-loud enclosure running at 1 a.m.
More from the garage.
Let's print something good.
Grab a hype chain, pitch a custom idea, or just say hi. The garage door is open.