Pittsburgh Pirates traffic cone β Coney, the dugout-celebration flexi figurine
The Pittsburgh Pirates traffic cone β Coney, for short β is a 3-inch 3D-printed flexi figurine inspired by the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates dugout celebration, where players hoist an orange traffic cone after home runs and big plays. It’s also a love letter to Pittsburgh’s other famous orange-cone tradition: the city’s perpetual road-construction season. Either way, you’re carrying a small, cheerful piece of the ‘Burgh on your desk.
The Pirates dugout cone, briefly explained
If you haven’t been watching: the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates have made an orange traffic cone the centerpiece of their dugout celebration. Home run? Cone goes up. Big hit? Cone goes up. Walk-off? Cone goes up and the dugout loses its mind. It’s the kind of dumb-on-purpose tradition that becomes a city’s identity in real time, and Coney is the desk-sized version.
What you get
One 3D-printed flexi traffic cone with expressive features, about 3 inches tall. The “flexi” means it has small printed-in joints so you can pose it. Hand-finished by Archer Frog Designs in Pittsburgh.
Who Coney is for
Strong fits: a Pirates season-ticket holder; a Pittsburgh kid who watches every home game; the friend who started a group text the day the cone tradition started; a construction worker (literal, not metaphorical); a coworker whose desk needs a small dose of Pittsburgh chaos. Also: yourself, on the morning of a home opener.
Care & details
3D-printed in PLA, finished by hand. Wipe with a dry cloth as needed; avoid leaving the figure in a hot car or direct summer sunlight for long stretches (PLA softens above ~60Β°C / 140Β°F). Hand-painted versions hold up well to normal handling but treat them like art, not a chew toy.
Why this matters in 2026
The 2026 Pirates orange-cone dugout celebration is one of those city-defining sports moments that happens once a generation β the Black & Gold tradition that ends up in highlight reels and team museums later. Buying a Coney now (instead of three seasons from now when every souvenir shop is selling a knockoff) means owning the original artisan version designed by an actual Pittsburgh maker who watched the trend start. It’s also one of the only Pittsburgh sports collectibles that doesn’t require an officially licensed jersey shop to acquire.
About the maker
Coney the Traffic Cone is made by Archer Frog Designs, a small-shop 3D-printing maker on YinzMart β Pittsburgh’s marketplace built for local and woman-owned brands. Browse Coney’s digital download (print your own at home) from the same maker, or explore other Pittsburgh-themed items across the marketplace.
FAQs about Coney the Traffic Cone
What is it made of?
3D-printed in PLA filament and finished by hand. Hand-painted versions use acrylic paint; single-color versions show off the print itself.
How big is Coney?
About 3 inches tall β sized for a desk, locker, dashboard, or shelf. Small enough to live next to a baseball, big enough to be the conversation piece.
Is this officially licensed by the Pirates?
No β it’s an original design by Archer Frog Designs, a small Pittsburgh-area maker. You’re supporting an independent artist when you buy it, not the team’s licensee program.
What does “flexi” mean?
The figure has small printed-in joints so it can be posed. The joints snap free during the final layers of the print β no assembly required.
Will it ship to the Pittsburgh area?
Yes β free shipping where applicable, and the maker is local, so Pittsburgh-region delivery is typically fast.
Can I see other Pittsburgh-themed pieces from this maker?
Yes β Archer Frog Designs has a full lineup including the Pierogi Magnet, Keyth the Keystone, Coney the Traffic Cone, Perogi Pal, and STL digital downloads of several. Browse the Pittsburgh-themed items category to see them all.













