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Oct 13, 2026 12:35 PM

Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer

$489

$799

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FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer on sale for $587.26 - $80 when you apply promo code USDEALS80 or JJX80D at checkout = $507.26 -> $516.29 -> now $488.85. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Price may vary by account or fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Details:
  • 4 Independent Toolheads For True Multi-Color & Multi-Materia
  • Up to 500% Faster Multi-Color Printing
  • Zero Purge Waste, Maximum Efficiency
  • High-Speed Performance (600 mm/s)
  • Fully Automatic Calibration & Leveling
  • Flawless Print Quality with Smart Compensation
  • Multi-Material Capability in One Print
  • Build Volume Of 256 × 256 × 256 mm

Editor's Notes

Written by Wiznaz | Staff
  • This price is $36.26 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $132.71 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $649.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Update: This popular deal is available at an even lower price.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer on sale for $587.26 - $80 when you apply promo code USDEALS80 or JJX80D at checkout = $507.26 -> $516.29 -> now $488.85. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member DealzRGood4U for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Price may vary by account or fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Details:
  • 4 Independent Toolheads For True Multi-Color & Multi-Materia
  • Up to 500% Faster Multi-Color Printing
  • Zero Purge Waste, Maximum Efficiency
  • High-Speed Performance (600 mm/s)
  • Fully Automatic Calibration & Leveling
  • Flawless Print Quality with Smart Compensation
  • Multi-Material Capability in One Print
  • Build Volume Of 256 × 256 × 256 mm

Editor's Notes

Written by Wiznaz | Staff
  • This price is $36.26 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $132.71 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $649.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Written by DealzRGood4U

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Flashforge Creator 5 is a four toolhead multi color printer built for faster, lower waste color changes and mixed filament prints. The separate heads enable purgeless operation, and tool changes are described as much faster than filament swapping on single nozzle machines. It also gets credit for redundancy, since printing can continue with the other heads if one needs repair. The main tradeoffs are the higher price, a slower current firmware experience, and the need for a prime tower that still uses some filament. It looks best for shoppers who value speed and multi material flexibility over simplicity and cost.

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  • The official Flashforge AliExpress store has shipped units from the US, sometimes even from an Amazon warehouse, and buyers reported receiving legitimate packaging. Ordering through the official store matters because third-party listings can be unreliable.

  • It uses 4 separate toolheads, so multicolor printing is purgeless in the sense that it does not rely on filament swaps. It still uses a prime tower for priming, so some waste and extra time remain depending on how many color changes the model needs.

  • The Creator 5 can finish multicolor jobs much faster because tool changes take about 5 seconds, while AD5X filament swaps can take over a minute. For complex multicolor models, that can cut print time by roughly half or more.

  • Yes, it can print ABS and is also used for materials like PA and ASA when a heated enclosure is needed. The heated chamber is a key reason to choose it over a non-enclosed multi-tool printer.

  • The code can work directly, and one working code reported was IFPXI3XN. If it does not apply, adding filler items to push the cart over the threshold can trigger the discount and bring the total under $500.

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Oct 16, 2026 2:12 PM
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KPeeOct 16, 2026 2:12 PM
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Quote from malavon View quoted comment :
It's safe to buy this stuff from Ali Express? They sell so much other junky things I get worried legit hardware like not discounted on other sites are knockoffs or undisclosed refurbs.
Yes I have purchased a few items from them. One or two never arrived but received refund. Their site sucks ass though. Also they can seem a bit scammy. I sometimes ship to a tax free address. That is honored by Amazon, Walmart, ebay etc. But AE charges tax when I ship there. I'm pretty sure they are pocketing this "tax".
Oct 16, 2026 2:55 PM
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Deals_junkyOct 16, 2026 2:55 PM
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Isn't Ali Express shipping items from China which requires US customers pay custom duty nowadays?
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Oct 16, 2026 2:58 PM
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AdamE1838Oct 16, 2026 2:58 PM
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Quote from Deals_junky View quoted comment :
Isn't Ali Express shipping items from China which requires US customers pay custom duty nowadays?
The one I bought on the last deal (18% kickback at the time) was shipped to me in 3 days. It def came from within the US.
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Oct 16, 2026 5:39 PM
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c5hardtopOct 16, 2026 5:39 PM
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Got one a week ago from the cashback thing that put price in the $400s. Everything is going well, but just to point out there are some downsides. In general the printer is "slow" on current firmware. You have to print the prime tower because that is how it primes, so filament savings won't be quite as much as you may expect. On things that just have a few color changes horizontal, or things like lightboxes that only have color changes on 2-3 layers the waste and time will be about equal. On the plus side the print quality is amazing.
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Oct 16, 2026 10:31 PM
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DealzRGood4UOct 16, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from Deals_junky View quoted comment :
Isn't Ali Express shipping items from China which requires US customers pay custom duty nowadays?
There are a lot of items on AliExpress that ship from China or ship from the US.

SlickDeals requires all AliExpress deals posted on SD to ship from a US-based warehouse.

Buying items that ship from the US greatly reduces the incidence of fake items; ship times are much faster; & no surprise fees you pay after the initial sale.
Last edited by DealzRGood4U October 16, 2026 at 03:35 PM.
Oct 17, 2026 2:59 PM
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FairRoute935Oct 17, 2026 2:59 PM
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would love to try one of these one day, still a bit above my budget
Oct 17, 2026 3:27 PM
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AdamE1838Oct 17, 2026 3:27 PM
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Quote from FairRoute935 View quoted comment :
would love to try one of these one day, still a bit above my budget
The flashforge ad5m is a great budget friendly way to dip your toes into printing. I started there and it didn't take me long to want to do multi material (ad5X) and now low waste multi material (creator 5). Learning on the ad5m helped me a lot to understand the possibilities and limitations of these machines.

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Oct 17, 2026 10:17 PM
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StrawMan86Oct 17, 2026 10:17 PM
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this deal is still available
Oct 17, 2026 10:27 PM
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UniqueSoda2365Oct 17, 2026 10:27 PM
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"Sorry, the coupon code you entered is based on a first come first served basis and has been used up by other shoppers. Please enter a different coupon code or explore other discounts on AliExpress."
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Oct 17, 2026 10:45 PM
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danjayh
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Oct 17, 2026 10:45 PM
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I cannot understand why anyone would buy this at this price when the U1 was available for $663 a few days ago and is rumored to be set to go on sale for $650 on Black Friday.
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Oct 17, 2026 11:08 PM
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DealzRGood4UOct 17, 2026 11:08 PM
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See above for new codes to try.
Last edited by DealzRGood4U October 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM.
Oct 18, 2026 3:04 AM
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mjg929Oct 18, 2026 3:04 AM
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Quote from DealzRGood4U View quoted comment :
The sale price just dropped, so some codes might not work.Try JJX55D, USDEALS55, HDUS50, JJX40D, USDEALS40, or HDUS35 IOT get the final price down to ~$507-$516.
I got it for $498. Use code IFPXI3XN
Oct 18, 2026 9:35 AM
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anthony32376Oct 18, 2026 9:35 AM
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It lets me check out but soon as I try to add any code it all of a sudden says it can't be delivered to this address
Oct 18, 2026 10:54 AM
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PossiblyBoostedOct 18, 2026 10:54 AM
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Cannot get any of the coupons to work. Disappointed because I've been waiting on a decent deal for this printer

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Oct 18, 2026 12:31 PM
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anthony32376Oct 18, 2026 12:31 PM
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Quote from PossiblyBoosted View quoted comment :
Cannot get any of the coupons to work. Disappointed because I've been waiting on a decent deal for this printer
Probably better off honestly
Better deals on better machines will come soon.
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