Hi, I just stumbled on this thread and I’m moved by the initiative. I am truly sorry for your loss and I wish I could help somehow. I am not a designer, but since you mentioned night lights you might want to checkout these, friends children appreciated them.
Feel free to use them the way you prefer if you want.
Hey @SK07_Skipper07
thank you again for your support — it really means a lot.
About printing and sending models: this is something we are currently still working on. Right now we are waiting for lab results regarding our cleaning and disinfection process. We have to follow the hospital’s hygiene chain very strictly.
As soon as we have these results, we’ll move into the final steps and create a clear workaround and guidelines that we can share with everyone, so external help like yours can be integrated safely.
We expect this around the end of April — until then, we unfortunately all need to be a bit patient.
In the meantime, if you’d like to help, sharing your designs or staying connected with the project already makes a big difference.
Your willingness to support means a lot, and we will definitely come back to this.
— Pascal
same here, even if they aren’t toys 
. Just donated some points also
well like most of the people here, i also want to share my models, so please feel free to browse my stuff and use them as you please 
Donated points! My uploaded prints are open to you, unfortunately just functional stuff that could have some uses around there but not toys.
You can still help, no matter where you are 
Whether it’s sharing, creating a model, or even just spreading the word — this project is global, and every bit of support counts 
That still helps a lot, thank you
And it’s not just about toys — anything that can bring a bit of distraction or comfort is valuable. Really appreciate your support
That’s really generous, thank you
Having models available that can actually be printed and used makes a huge difference. If there are designs that work well for kids, that would be amazing
That still helps a lot, thank you
It’s not only about toys — functional items can be useful as well. Anything that can help in some way or make things a bit easier is valuable
Wow, thank you so much for this photo! I’m really happy to see that it works despite the differences in our IV stand standards. No problem, I’m going to start thinking about other designs 
Thank you for creating this — it truly made a difference 
When we brought them in, it was honestly hard to decide where to place the first ones. Everyone wanted them.
You could see it immediately — the kids’ eyes lit up.
Some of them even asked if they could take them home with them.
The hospital staff also reached out right away asking for more — more designs, more variations, animals, figures for younger kids…
The way they attach to the IV stands worked incredibly well. Entire stations wanted them.
That kind of response says more than anything we could explain.
Really grateful for what you’ve created here
Quick update on the current progress — especially for those following the topic closely.
As you may have already noticed, this thread has been slightly restructured.
We’ve added a table of contents to make everything easier to navigate and to keep growing the information in a more organized way.
You will also find new sections, including:
– External printing (planned)
– Approved models / permissions
Right now, we would like to ask you to keep a close eye on the external printing section.
We are currently on the final stretch of preparing this part of the project.
If everything continues as expected, we aim to start working on the first guidelines and a practical workaround by the end of April or during the first week of May.
We have already identified two potential collection points, which could allow us to gather external prints at two locations and forward them from there.
At the moment, everything is still in planning.
The next steps will only begin once our current testing phase is completed and we have clear results — especially regarding the required hygiene chain in the clinical environment.
This last step needs a bit more patience.
But we are getting closer.
Step by step
I really love what you are doing here 
i may not be able to provide a Model for printing but i will do my best to help with Prints when external printing is gonna start
i may even be able to send them directly cause Augsburg is not even that far away from me
Hi, I want to commend you for this Mission (because that is truly what it is). I was deeply moved and touched by this initiative, but most of all by your story and, sadly, the stories of so many others.
This project is truly a ray of sunshine in the darkness and deserves all the support it can get. Sometimes, the web reveals itself as a true community; even if only for a brief moment, human beings express the best of themselves, showing one of our oldest instincts: coming together.
This reminded me of a dear friend from a motorcycle forum I visit who passed away; he was a firefighter with a heart of gold. In response, the community started a fundraiser, bought his bike, converted it into a service vehicle, and donated it to the fire station where he served. To this day, in his own way, our friend still speeds through the city helping others.
Through this project, you have made Thore immortal.
As a designer, I am not very experienced, and my projects are unfortunately not of much help (though feel free to use them however you see fit if you wish). To try and make my own small contribution, I am finishing a funny character called Gnammy. He is a “Fear-Eater Monster,” and his ambition is to protect children from their fears. It might not be much, but creating him has given me a lot of time to reflect.
Thank you for everything you are doing.
Piero
That honestly means a lot — thank you
Support like this is exactly what helps this project grow beyond just uploads and contest entries.
Not everyone needs to design models to make a real difference. Reliable prints, practical support, and people willing to help once external printing starts are just as valuable.
And being close enough to Augsburg could absolutely help later, especially once external printing becomes structured.
Direct delivery to the hospital itself won’t be possible, since all materials have to go through our internal process first. That includes collection, review, preparation, and coordinated handover on our side. Hospital access is understandably restricted, especially in the day clinic and inpatient areas, so nothing can be delivered there directly by outside supporters.
That is exactly why we are preparing a proper external-print workflow first — with collection points and controlled routing through us before anything reaches the children.
Right now the focus is still on finishing the contest and laying the groundwork, but support like this is exactly what makes that next step possible.
@mopie thank you. Truly
Messages like yours are difficult to answer, because they reach far beyond models, prints, or platforms.
What started as something deeply personal somehow became something others began carrying too — and seeing that understood by people who were never directly part of it is still difficult to put into words.
What you described is exactly what gives communities meaning.
Not platforms, not numbers, not visibility — people.
People who decide, even if only for a moment, to care about something beyond themselves.
And maybe that is what this project has always really been about.
Not only printing small things for children, but proving that kindness can still move through places where most people stopped expecting to find it.
Your story about your friend carries that same meaning.
Not because of what was built, but because people chose not to let kindness end with loss.
They carried it forward and gave it shape.
That is, in many ways, what this project tries to do as well.
And your Gnammy already matters for exactly that reason.
Not because it needs to be perfect, and not because experience defines whether something belongs here — but because it was made with intention, and with heart.
Sometimes the smallest figures carry the biggest meaning, especially when they are made to make fear feel smaller.
Thank you, Piero. Truly.
Another print round is already running — and once again it is incredible to see what this contest is already bringing to life.
These are all contest submissions now moving into real production for upcoming Pieksekisten deliveries, and it is honestly wonderful to see how many different ideas, styles, and little companions are already making their way from contest entry to physical print.
A beautiful comfort piece with a calm and gentle atmosphere — exactly the kind of soft light that can bring a little warmth into difficult moments.
A wonderfully playful articulated dragon with strong visual presence and exactly the kind of fantasy charm kids instantly connect with.
A clever little fidget design that adds something different to the mix — simple, tactile, and ideal as a small hands-on distraction.
A playful little zebra with a lot of character and a strong “instant favorite” kind of charm.
A fun and expressive little companion with durable articulation and a design that works especially well for repeat printing.
Another charming articulated companion with a lot of personality and strong print reliability.
A tiny pocket-sized little creature — simple, cute, and exactly the kind of small print that works wonderfully in larger batches.
A very expressive little red panda with strong print quality and a lot of charm packed into a small model.
Small, simple, and impossible not to like — perfect little companions for larger print runs.
This is exactly what makes this contest so special:
these ideas are not just being uploaded — they are becoming real.
And that is the most beautiful part of all of this.
These models are no longer just entries on a contest page.
They are becoming real objects, real comfort items, and real little companions that will soon be part of actual Pieksekisten for children.
Thank you all for creating, sharing, and being part of this.
Wunderbares Projekt mit Sinn. Ihr könnt gern alle meine Designs für die Pieksekiste verwenden. Vielleicht gefällt den Kindern ja etwas.
Vielen lieben Dank, @Itz
Das bedeutet uns wirklich sehr viel.
So eine Freigabe ist alles andere als selbstverständlich und hilft dem Projekt enorm weiter.
Jeder Designer, der seine Arbeiten für die Pieksekisten öffnet, erweitert damit nicht nur die Auswahl an möglichen Drucken, sondern hilft ganz direkt dabei, den Kindern noch mehr kleine Lichtblicke mitzugeben.
Wir gehen mit so etwas sehr bewusst und respektvoll um — und natürlich immer mit sauberer Nennung und transparenter Zuordnung.
Danke für dein Vertrauen und deine Unterstützung.
Another print round is done — and once again, a new batch of contest models is already moving from submission into real production for upcoming Pieksekisten.
It is honestly wonderful to watch how quickly this contest keeps turning digital ideas into real little companions.
A wonderfully silly little mix of dinosaur and cat — playful, expressive, and exactly the kind of design that instantly makes people smile.
A small fantasy companion with a lot of charm and a very soft, friendly look that works beautifully for this project.
A tiny panda with a lot of character — simple, lovable, and perfect as one of those little prints that instantly becomes a favorite.
A fun articulated crocodile with strong movement and exactly the kind of playful flexibility that makes these prints so enjoyable to handle.
One of those wonderfully creative little ideas that instantly stands out — playful, charming, and full of personality.
A soft-looking little frog with a lovely knitted style and a calm, friendly character that fits beautifully into the mix.
This is still one of the most beautiful parts of the contest to watch:
these models are no longer just entries on a page.
They become real prints, real little companions, and real parts of the Pieksekisten that will soon make their way to children who truly need them.
Thank you all for creating and being part of this.
