Little Willy

As my child began playing with more and more toy vehicles, I noticed with some concern that none of them were iconic all-terrain vehicles from the Second World War. This deficiency in my child’s upbringing has now been corrected. Introducing The Little Willy, a modular toy version of the legendary Willys Jeep from the 1940s that can accommodate Little People and Duplo figures. This playful war machine is 249mm (almost 10 inches) long when assembled, has free spinning wheels (TPU or standard versions), foldable windshield, detachable gas can, detachable weapon mounting pylon, and a full size spare that can be swapped out with any of the wheels on the vehicle. I also designed seats in the front and back that can accommodate Little People figures or Duplo figures depending on what your child prefers (or which you have on hand). These seats, side panels, and weapon pylon are removable so that you or your child can swap them out during play without the need for tools. The grab handles on the sides are also sized for Duplo figure claw hands, so they can help get the Jeep out of imaginary mud when it gets stuck. The top of the weapon pylon has a duplo stud for attaching bricks and, lastly, if you install the studded rear panels, they are spaced correctly to allow you to attach a 2x6 duplo brick as well. I have included an AMS profile, but the headlights, seats, radiator, etc are separate pieces so if you do not have an AMS all you will lose is the white star on the hood and the colored gauges on the dashboard. I recommend using PETG to print the frame and clips but any material will work (PETG flexes better than PLA which is important for the tabs that hold the wheels in place). I’ve done my best to make this toy rugged and safe but you should always supervise your child when they play with 3d printed toys such as this one. Design Choices I wanted to create something that was as close to the real Willys Jeep as possible, while also being strong enough to survive rough play