Gift & Receive

17/06/2026

🎉 SALE FAMILIES – DID YOU KNOW THERE'S A HUGE CARD SHOW COMING TO TOWN? 🎉

On Saturday 4th July, Sale will be transformed into a trading card adventure as the Sale Card Show takes over from Sale Library all the way through to Stanley Square!

Whether you're a long-time Pokémon collector, just getting started, or simply looking for something fun and FREE to do with the family, this is the perfect day out.

⭐ FREE admission
🎨 Free face painting all day
🔍 Pokémon scavenger hunt around Sale with prizes to be won
⚡ Meet Pikachu and other mascots walking around Sale
🃏 Trading card vendors buying, selling and trading
🏆 Prize giveaways
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun for all ages

If you've never been to a card show before, come along and see what it's all about. You'll meet collectors, traders and enthusiasts from across the region, learn more about the hobby, discover some amazing cards, and most importantly, have a great day out with the family.

We'll be there too at Gift & Receive with our stall, so come and say hello!

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Stanley Square, Sale Town Centre, M33

Tag a Pokémon fan, trading card collector, or someone looking for a free family day out and let them know what's happening in Sale!

16/06/2026

PLA, Silk PLA, PETG or ABS: What Should Beginners Actually Use?

If you are new to 3D printing, one of the first things you will notice is that filament can get confusing very quickly. You buy a printer, you get excited, you start looking at colours, and suddenly you are hit with words like PLA, Silk PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, carbon fibre, matte, rainbow, high speed, plus, pro, tough, flexible, and about twenty other things that sound important....

If you are new to 3D printing, one of the first things you will notice is that filament can get confusing very quickly. You buy a printer, you get excited, you start looking at colours, and suddenl…

16/06/2026

WE'RE HALFWAY THROUGH JUNE!

We're now 16 days into our June giveaway, and we've already had some fantastic entries from both Facebook and Instagram. Thank you to everyone who has joined in so far!

If you haven't entered yet, there's still plenty of time to win a £20 Gift & Receive voucher to spend on absolutely anything in the shop.

To enter:

✅ Follow us on Facebook or Instagram
✅ Like this post pinned at the top
✅ Comment "WINNER" below

That's it!

We're going to be running these giveaways every month right up until Christmas.

The exciting part? As we get closer to Christmas, the value of the vouchers will increase each month, giving you even more chances to win bigger prizes.

So don't miss your chance to win this month's £20 voucher. Whether you've had your eye on a 3D print, a gift, a fidget, a laser-engraved item, or something completely different, this voucher can be used on anything in the shop.

Good luck everyone!

15/06/2026

🖨️ BIG NEWS FOR 3D PRINTING FANS! 🖨️

Bambu Lab have announced their 4th Anniversary Sale is on the way!

If you've been thinking about getting your first 3D printer, upgrading your current machine, or stocking up on filament and accessories, now might be the perfect time to keep an eye on what's coming.

At Gift & Receive, we use Bambu Lab printers every single day to create many of the products you see in store, from dragons and fidgets to custom gifts and personalised items.

We're keeping a close watch on the offers as they're released and will share any great deals we spot along the way.

Whether you're completely new to 3D printing or looking to add another machine to your setup, feel free to pop into the shop for a chat. We're always happy to share our experience and help point you in the right direction.

📍 Gift & Receive, Sale, Trafford 🖨️ 3D Printing 🎓 Lessons & Training 🎨 Filament & Accessories 🎁 Custom Prints

Have you got your eye on a new printer this year?

13/06/2026

What a fantastic day at Cheadle Hulme Comic-Con Market!

We've had an amazing day meeting so many people, seeing some incredible costumes, and chatting with fellow fans, families, and collectors.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Gift & Receive stall, whether you picked up a 3D print, had a browse, or just came over for a chat. Events like this are a great reminder of how creative and welcoming the local community can be.

We've added a few photos from today showing some of the fantastic characters and visitors who helped make the event so much fun.

If you missed us today, don't forget the shop is open as normal and we'll be back printing, creating, and stocking the shelves with even more new items.

Which character was your favourite from today's Comic-Con? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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13/06/2026

Bumblebee Meets Our Bee & BeeDragon!

Today's Comic-Con market brought a very special visitor to our stall... Bumblebee stopped by to check out our Bee and BeeDragon!

It looks like our little buzzing creations got the official Autobot seal of approval. The BeeDragon wasn't quite sure what to make of a giant robot at first, but they soon became the best of friends!

It's been fantastic seeing all the costumes, characters, and families enjoying the event today. Thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat, had a look around, and supported our small business.

If you missed us today, don't worry – you can still find our Bee, BeeDragon, and plenty of other 3D printed creations at Gift & Receive in the Emporium.

📍 Gift & Receive
🐉 Handmade & 3D Printed Gifts
🐝 BeeDragon approved
🤖 Bumblebee tested

Which one would you take home – the Bee or the BeeDragon? Let us know below! 👇

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13/06/2026

13/06/2026

We're at Cheadle Hulme Comic-Con Market Today!

While the shop is open as normal today, you'll also find us at the Cheadle Hulme Comic-Con Market from 10am to 4pm.

We're bringing a selection of our favourite 3D printed creations, fidgets, dragons, gifts, and unique handmade items. With Comic-Con taking place alongside the market, there's plenty to see, including cosplay, characters, independent traders, and family-friendly fun.

📍 Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre, SK8 5BB
🕙 10am – 4pm
🚗 Free admission and 3 hours free parking

If you're in the area, come and say hello. If not, don't worry, the Emporium is still open as usual and ready to welcome you.

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11/06/2026

The new Bambu Lab A2L is officially being put through its paces!

For one of its first big jobs, we've loaded up this detailed helmet print to see what the larger build volume can really do. So far, we're impressed with the amount of detail it's producing and having that extra build space opens up a lot more possibilities for larger projects.

As a small 3D printing shop, every new machine has to prove itself before it joins the production team full time, and this is certainly making a strong first impression.

What do you think of the results so far? Would you wear this helmet?

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10/06/2026

What to Know Before Buying Your First 3D Printer

Buying your first 3D printer is exciting. You see amazing models online, colourful dragons, custom keyrings, cosplay helmets, fidget toys, signs, gifts, and all sorts of clever designs. It is very easy to think, “I’ll buy a printer and start making all of that straight away.” But before you spend your money, there are a few important things every beginner should understand....

Buying your first 3D printer is exciting. You see amazing models online, colourful dragons, custom keyrings, cosplay helmets, fidget toys, signs, gifts, and all sorts of clever designs. It is very …