[Yugioh] The First Millennium Puzzle that is Made of Brass 遊戯王 千年パズル (3D Printed then Cast)

[Disclaimer: This is NOT Bandai’s ULTIMAGEAR Millennium Puzzle]

Back in August 2020, I started learning 3D Modeling and printing to make one of my dreams, a playable Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Puzzle, a reality.
I’ve done many pieces of research about the existing models and none of them could match my expectations with how they assemble the puzzle, that was why I decided to create one on my own.

I tried to reach Shueisha (the copyright holder of Yu-Gi-Oh!) for licensing but apparently, they only wanted a big-name company to talk about this kind of stuff. So, I thought I would have to make a good-looking prototype first before talking to them again. (I understood this fully as anyone could just walk in and talk that they can do it, while in reality, not everyone can produce things to be looking properly)

I deciphered references from the manga and finally got my prototype ready to be made with metal casting.

The plan was to make this with brass, and it would cost a lot to mass-produce it, but I think that would be my best option to make it looks closest to the real thing.

I saw Bandai’s ULTIMAGEAR Millennium Puzzle last month as my friend was worried about me doing this project in vain, and yes, the Bandai’s one looks legit.

I have seen the disassembled pieces, and I was sure that the Bandai’s one would answer what I was waiting for. That’s why it’s very likely that I would have to CANCEL my project. However, since I have already made it as far as sending the model for brass casting, I will be posting this journey as a video.

Edited: For anyone asking about the STL files, you can get them here.
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/...


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Hope you guys like this project :)

Sound Track Used (All from Youtube Library)

1. Hathor Hymnal - Jesse Gallagher
2. Glory Be - Patrick Patrikios
3. Saving the World - Aaron Kenny
4. The Day Is Close - The 126ers
5. The Rising - Aakash Gandhi
6. Palms - Text Me Records _ Bobby Renz
7. Slowly Until We Get There - Joey Pecoraro
8. Boards - Francis Preve
9. Friendly Dance - Nico Staf