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Axolotl Giggle Garden

Perma-smiling pink goofballs on permanent Monday duty.

Perma-smiling pink goofballs with a rock cave and succulents. Scientifically proven* to improve bad Mondays. (*not science)

πŸ”§ Small amount of assembly required

How to care for your pal

  • Real axolotls need cold water. Yours needs a coaster at most.
  • Gills are delicate β€” handle the body, not the frilly bits.
  • Store the loose axolotl inside the cave when travelling so it doesn't wander off in your bag.
  • If it gets grubby, a damp cloth and a gentle pat dry does the job.

Where this pal came from

Our axolotl came out of a late-night request from a kid at a live show who wanted 'the smiling one.' We printed one. Then twelve. Now it's a whole garden.

Every pal ships with a printed origin story card so you know exactly who made it, where it was printed, and what it's been up to.

What's in the box

  • Habitat base with rock cave
  • Loose axolotl figure
  • Plants and sand detail pieces
  • Official BusyHands3D adoption certificate (suitable for framing, or fridge)
  • Instruction sheet for assembly and habitat arranging
  • Origin story card telling you where your pal came from

The adoption packet

πŸ“œ Adoption paper

Name your pal, sign on the dotted line, and it's officially yours. No background check, no landlord approval.

πŸ”§ Instruction sheet

Step-by-step assembly and habitat arranging. It's a small amount of assembly β€” basically a Lego appetizer.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Origin information

A card with your pal's backstory, print details, and care reminders for the fridge door.

🏑 Started animal-only? Upgrade to the full habitat anytime

Every Desk Pal is available as an animal-only adoption ($35, or $45 for the magnetic chameleon) or as a complete habitat set. If you adopt the animal first and fall in love (you will), you can add the habitat later β€” you only pay the difference, not the full set price.

To upgrade, email info@busyhands3d.com with your original order number and which habitat you'd like. We'll send a payment link for the difference plus one shipping charge for the habitat pieces β€” your pal's adoption papers stay valid.

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