Staples Inc. is the first office supply retailer to start offering 3D printers for sale to consumers...the model offered is a 2nd gen Cube 3D printer, available in iPod like colors (see pic). It sells for a George Washington under $1300, and right now has free shipping.
Some cool features include ability to print in a choices of 16 self-proclaimed "vibrant" colors, it comes with 25 designs and allows you to print plastic models in recyclable ABS or compostable PLA (polylactic acid type that is biodegradable) in sizes up to 5.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" (hence the Cube name).
It works right out of the box...and the Staples website offers a handful of accessories to fuel your new printing addiction, once you get started.
Check out the Cube 3D Printer more at:
http://www.staples.com/Cube-3D-Printers/product_SS2044291
Some cool features include ability to print in a choices of 16 self-proclaimed "vibrant" colors, it comes with 25 designs and allows you to print plastic models in recyclable ABS or compostable PLA (polylactic acid type that is biodegradable) in sizes up to 5.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" (hence the Cube name).
It works right out of the box...and the Staples website offers a handful of accessories to fuel your new printing addiction, once you get started.
Check out the Cube 3D Printer more at:
http://www.staples.com/Cube-3D-Printers/product_SS2044291
