Toybox
Toybox Alpha Four
Kid-focused Wi-Fi printer with a 75 x 80 x 90 mm build, auto mesh leveling and an app-based toy catalog
$299Price checked October 28, 2026
Best for Kids and familiesBest for Classroom introductions to 3D printingBest for Printing small toys from a catalogBest for Gifts for first-time makers
Overview
The Toybox Alpha Four is the current version of the Toybox kids' 3D printer, with a 75 x 80 x 90 mm build volume, automatic mesh bed leveling and Wi-Fi control from the Toybox app. It prints PLA and connects to a catalog of more than 7,000 printable toys.
What it is
Toybox is a small, app-driven 3D printer made for children and families. The official store is toybox.com, and the toy catalog and creator tools live in the Toybox app and at make.toys. The original Toybox printer from 2018 is no longer sold new; the current model is the Alpha Four, sold in several bundles. Toybox also offers renewed Original Toybox and Alpha Two units and has a multi-color model called Luna on pre-order, shipping in November.
The idea is simple: pick a toy from the catalog on a phone, tablet or browser, tap print, and the printer makes it. The app includes the free Creator Space, and Toybox Magic AI design tools come with a paid Toybox Pro membership.
Key specs that matter
From Toybox's official Alpha Four page:
- Build volume: 75 x 80 x 90 mm, which limits prints to small toys, figures and keychains.
- Leveling: automatic calibration and automatic mesh bed leveling, new on the Alpha Four.
- Bed: a flexible Easy-Peel bed. Toybox's own comparison table lists no heated bed.
- Extruder: a 0.4 mm Smooth-Flow extruder head.
- Print quality: 0.2 mm default layer height and 165 micron print resolution.
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, controlled from iOS, Android or any web browser.
- Files: STL, OBJ, G-code and 3MF are supported.
- Size and weight: about 7.5 x 7.75 x 9.5 inches and 5.3 lb.
- Material: PLA. Toybox sells its own "Printer Food" rolls, described as plant-based 1.75 mm PLA.
Toybox does not publish a numeric print speed for the Alpha Four, only that it prints up to 2x faster with 1.5x finer detail than the Alpha Two.
Who it suits
The Alpha Four is designed for kids and parents who want the experience of making toys rather than learning 3D printing as a hobby. The app catalog, one-tap printing and automatic leveling remove most of the setup work found on hobby printers. It also suits classrooms looking for a simple introduction to 3D printing.
What to know before buying
The small build volume is the biggest limit. Anything larger than about 75 x 80 x 90 mm must be printed in parts or scaled down. Adults or teens who want to print household items, cosplay parts or functional prints will outgrow it quickly, and a general-purpose printer will be more useful.
Toybox sells bundles at very different prices: when checked, the Alpha Four Starter Bundle was $299 (regular $435), while the other Alpha Four bundles ranged from $249 (Pro Saver, which includes Toybox Pro) to $349 (Deluxe, with eight Printer Food rolls). Read what each bundle includes before comparing prices.
Toybox says the Alpha Four is not locked to its own filament and can use other 1.75 mm PLA, though it is tuned for Toybox's Printer Food rolls, which Toybox says give the best results. If you want multi-color prints, the Luna model is Toybox's multi-color option.
Toybox also sells optional warranty extensions of one to three years at checkout, which may be worth considering for a printer that children will use often.
Specifications
| Type | FDM |
|---|---|
| Price | $299 |
| Build volume | 75×80×90 mm |
| Max speed | 60 mm/s |
| Multicolor | No |
| Enclosed | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Toybox app (iOS, Android, web) |
| Noise | Not listed |
| Release year | 2018 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Automatic calibration and mesh bed leveling remove the manual setup that often frustrates first-time users.
- The Toybox app offers a catalog of more than 7,000 printable toys that print with one tap.
- Wi-Fi control works from iOS, Android or any web browser, so no computer or slicer is required.
- The compact 7.5 x 7.75 x 9.5 inch body and 5.3 lb weight fit easily on a desk or shelf.
- Supports STL, OBJ, G-code and 3MF files, so older kids can print their own designs.
Cons
- The 75 x 80 x 90 mm build volume restricts prints to small toys and figures.
- Toybox publishes no numeric print speed for the Alpha Four, only a comparison with the Alpha Two.
- There is no heated bed according to Toybox's comparison table, which limits materials to PLA.
- Bundle pricing varies widely, and the Toybox Magic AI design tools require a paid Toybox Pro membership.
- It prints only one color; multi-color printing requires Toybox's separate Luna model.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Toybox 3D printer model?
The current model on toybox.com is the Alpha Four, sold in Starter, Pro Saver, Pro Mega and Deluxe bundles. Toybox also lists renewed Original Toybox and Alpha Two units and a multi-color Luna model on pre-order.
How big can Toybox prints be?
The Alpha Four's build volume is 75 x 80 x 90 mm. Larger models need to be scaled down or printed in parts.
Do I need a computer to use a Toybox printer?
No. The printer connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and is controlled from the Toybox app on iOS, Android or a web browser.
Can Toybox use regular PLA filament?
Yes. Toybox says you can use other 1.75 mm PLA, though the Alpha Four is tuned for its own Printer Food (plant-based PLA), which Toybox says gives the best results.
Can kids design their own toys?
Yes. The free Creator Space lets kids build their own toys, Toybox Magic AI tools come with a Toybox Pro membership, and the printer accepts STL, OBJ, G-code and 3MF files.
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Verdict
Buy the Toybox Alpha Four for a child or family who wants one-tap toy printing with minimal setup. Look elsewhere if you want to print anything larger than small toys or plan to learn 3D printing as a hobby, where a general-purpose printer offers far more.
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