HeyGears opens G1 Series desktop full-color 3D and UV printer reservations at $1,699–$3,299

Guangzhou-based HeyGears has opened reservations for its G1 Series desktop full-color 3D and UV printer, ahead of a planned Kickstarter launch in July 2026. The G1 Series combines full-color resin 3D printing with 2D UV printing in a single compact system, capable of producing models with up to 5 mm raised textures directly from the build bed. The flagship G1X Full-3D Pack is priced at $3,299 VIP ($5,499 future MSRP) and uses an Epson i3200 printhead with 8-channel ink system delivering over 10 million colors at 1440 × 2400 DPI UV resolution. The entry-level G1 Starter Pack starts at $1,699 VIP ($2,699 MSRP) with an F1080 printhead and 6-channel ink system, though full-color 3D printing is an upgradable option on the lower-tier models. HeyGears claims the system can print on over 400 substrates including metal, acrylic, and textiles, with water-soluble supports for complex internal geometries.

This launch targets the growing intersection of desktop polymer VPP (vat photopolymerization) and UV decoration, a niche that has historically required separate painting or pad-printing post-processing steps. HeyGears is positioning the G1 Series as a production tool for small-format customized objects - visual prototypes, functional parts, and personalized goods - where eliminating manual painting reduces per-unit labor and turnaround time. The company's existing ecosystem includes HeyVerse and Blueprint Studio software with text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation, plus over 500 curated assets, which lowers the barrier for users without CAD expertise. The G1 Series competes most directly with desktop SLA/DLP systems from companies like Phrozen, Anycubic, and Elegoo, but adds integrated UV printing capability that those platforms lack. The $50 refundable deposit scheme and Kickstarter launch cadence follow the crowdfunding pattern common in the desktop AM segment, where early adopters fund production ramp and provide real-world feedback before broader retail availability.

For HeyGears, the G1 Series represents a bet that the desktop AM market is ready to absorb multi-function systems that collapse post-processing into the print workflow. The company must execute on color consistency, printhead reliability across 400+ substrates, and software integration to avoid the quality gaps that have plagued previous hybrid desktop printers. Buyers should treat the Kickstarter pricing as a beta-access cost, not a mature product price, and verify that the water-soluble support system and UV ink adhesion meet their specific material requirements before committing to production use.