Creality Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1 — Price, Release Timeline, Specs (Live Tracker)

Creality is testing the waters with a desktop “closed-loop filament workflow”: shred waste with Shredder R1, then extrude it back into usable filament with Filament Maker M1.

It’s currently in a deposit/reservation phase, with an Indiegogo launch planned for March and shipping starting in Q2 2026.

If you’re here to decide whether to back it, I’m not going to hype it. I’m going to track what’s confirmed, what’s missing, and what questions matter before anyone hands over crowdfunding money.

Quick Facts

Item	Current status
Products	Creality Filament Maker M1 + Shredder R1
Current stage	$50 deposit / reservation page is live
Crowdfunding platform	Indiegogo (planned)
Launch timing	March 2026 (as stated on the reservation page)
Shipping timing	Q2 2026 “starts shipping” claim on the reservation page
Official page	Creality Filastudio / crowdfunding page: [LINK]
What’s not confirmed yet	Real-world filament tolerance distribution, throughput, materials supported, noise/dust handling, power draw, maintenance, warranty, regional shipping costs

Release Timeline

Here’s the timeline Creality has publicly stated so far:

• Now: Deposit/reservation phase is open.
• March 2026: Indiegogo campaign is planned to go live.
• Q2 2026: “Starts shipping” (Creality wording).

Price & Deposit: How It Works

This part matters, because a lot of people misunderstand what a deposit does (and doesn’t) do.

The deposit

• Deposit amount: $50.
• It’s positioned as a reservation / VIP access mechanism tied to the later crowdfunding purchase flow (details are on the official reservation page).

The price tiers

Creality’s reservation page shows multiple tiers with a VIP price, Early Bird price, and MSRP, depending on whether you’re looking at the bundle or individual units.

I’m not repeating every number here because pricing blocks can change during a pre-launch phase. Instead, I track them in the Updates Log with a timestamp whenever Creality edits the page.

What I’m watching for once the Indiegogo page is live

Before anyone calls this a “deal,” I want these answers clearly stated in one place:

• Is the $50 deposit refundable? If yes, under what conditions? If no, say it plainly.
• Does the deposit apply as credit? (And to which tier: VIP only, or any tier?)
• Shipping cost by region: US/EU/UK/CA/AU can swing the real price wildly.
• VAT / duties: especially for EU/UK.
• Warranty terms + spare parts plan: extruders and shredders aren’t “set it and forget it.”
• What exactly is included: bundle contents, consumables, any required add-ons.

If Creality publishes a clean policy section, great. If it’s scattered across FAQs and footnotes, that’s a red flag for backers.

Key Questions to Ask Before Backing

These are the questions I’d ask before paying for any crowdfunding promise in the “recycled filament at home” category.

A) Output quality (tolerance & consistency)

1. What is the diameter tolerance distribution (mean, worst-case, and % within spec), not just a target number?
2. How do you measure ovality/roundness, and what’s the typical range?
3. What’s the clog rate across a full spool-length print run (not 10 minutes)?
4. How stable is extrusion flow from start → middle → end of a spool?
5. Do you provide a calibration/closed-loop control method, and what sensor(s) are actually used?

B) Workflow reality (shredding, drying, contamination)

1. What’s the required particle size range from R1 for M1 to run reliably?
2. What happens if feedstock includes supports, purge blocks, brims, or slightly dirty scraps?
3. Do users need to dry material before shredding, before extrusion, both, or neither?
4. How do you prevent or handle contamination (mixed polymers, labels, tape, dust)?
5. What’s the dust/micro-particle control approach (containment, filtration, cleaning)?

C) Ownership cost (ROI + time + failure rate)

1. What is the typical output rate (kg/hour) by material under normal use?
2. What’s the failure rate (jam, inconsistent filament) and how is it reduced?
3. What are the wear parts, and what’s the expected service interval for each?
4. What’s the real electricity draw for shred + extrude, and how long does a “kg” take?
5. What’s the estimated cost per kg after factoring waste, failures, and wear parts?

D) Crowdfunding risk & logistics

1. Is the $50 deposit refundable? Under what conditions, in plain English?
2. Does the deposit apply as credit, and to which tier(s)?
3. What are shipping costs by region, plus VAT/duties where applicable?
4. What is the warranty length, and is spare-part support global or limited?
5. What does Creality consider a “ship-ready” product vs. an early-access/beta product?

Community Concerns Snapshot

I’m seeing four repeat concerns on social platforms. Different wording, same underlying fear: “Don’t make me pay to discover your product’s missing pieces.”

1) ROI / payback

People aren’t asking if it’s cool. They’re asking if it saves money after time, electricity, failed runs, and maintenance.

If you’re not generating serious scrap volume, this category often turns into a hobby project, not a cost saver.

Best next step: use my ROI calculator https://makers101.com/filament-recycle-roi-calculator/].

2) Reliability

The skepticism is blunt: home recycling looks great in demos, then users fight jams, inconsistent filament, and rework.

Backers want repeatable results, not a good-looking prototype video.

3) Tolerance / clogging

A filament maker can “work” and still be useless if diameter swings or ovality cause under/over-extrusion, inconsistent flow, or nozzle clogs.

This is why I care about distributions and full-spool testing, not a single-number claim.

4) Safety / dust / noise

Shredding plastic at home raises immediate questions: dust containment, debris cleanup, noise, and how safe the system is around normal living spaces.

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s basic “I share a house/apartment” reality.

Updates Log

I update this section when something material changes: price tiers, launch date, shipping window, refund policy, confirmed specs, or credible third-party tests.

Legend:

✅ Confirmed = official page / official channel

🟨 Reported = credible media / third party

🟥 Rumor = community chatter without verification

• 2026-02-11 ✅ Creality reservation page states $50 deposit, Indiegogo launch in March 2026, and shipping starting Q2 2026.

Email Alerts

I’ll email only when there’s a real change—no spam, no “news” that’s just a repost.

You’ll get an alert when:

• the Indiegogo page goes live (and we can finally see shipping + refund terms)
• price tiers change (VIP/Early Bird/MSRP)
• the shipping window changes (or slips)
• Creality publishes confirmed specs or supported-material lists
• credible third-party tests/reviews appear (not just marketing demos)

FAQ

Can I buy M1/R1 right now?

Not as a normal retail purchase. Right now it’s in a deposit/reservation phase tied to a later crowdfunding launch.

When does the Indiegogo campaign launch?

Creality’s reservation page states March 2026.

When does shipping start?

Creality states shipping starts in Q2 2026. That’s a window, not a guarantee date.

What does the $50 deposit actually do?

It’s positioned as a reservation/VIP mechanism for the upcoming crowdfunding flow. The exact rules (refundability, credit application, tier eligibility) are what I’m watching for once the Indiegogo page is live.

Is the deposit refundable?

I’m not going to guess. As of this update, I’m treating refund rules as not clearly confirmed until the official policy is stated plainly on the campaign page and/or an official FAQ.

What materials will it support (PLA/PETG/ABS/TPU)?

Creality needs to publish a clear supported-material list plus constraints (drying, contamination limits, filled filaments, etc.). Until then, consider materials support unconfirmed.

Will recycled filament match normal commercial filament quality?

Sometimes it can, but “can” isn’t the same as “will, consistently.” This category lives or dies on tolerance distribution, ovality, clog rate, and full-spool repeatability. I’m tracking which tests Creality shows—and whether anyone can reproduce them.

Is this worth backing for casual users?

If you don’t generate much scrap, ROI usually looks worse than people expect. Use the ROI calculator and be honest about your monthly waste volume and your tolerance for tinkering: [ROI CALCULATOR LINK].