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The start up on a 3D printer is expensive, right? You need to buy and install the printer, not to mention the materials needed to print. It doesn't seem practical to run out and get one just yet, maybe in a couple years.

That's where Shapeways comes in. You don't need to buy your own printer, but you can still get awesome 3D printed stuff. Want an espresso cup with a caffeine molecule on it (not just printed on)? They've got that. A lamp shaped like a mushroom cloud? They've got that too. There's pretty much no end to what you can get on this site.

All of the designs are user submitted so the best part? You're a user, submit your own design! They have their own tools to help you do just that or you can make a more complex design using another 3D modeling tool and upload your file. You can even hire a designer. Then you can order as many as you want and even open a shop and sell your designs (Shapeways will handle all the production).

You do have to be careful about price, though. Some of the designs can get a little intricate and some of the materials cost more than others.

In the pictures:

Nuke Lamp

Deco Ring

Caffeine Molecule Espresso Cup

Dragon Claw Bracelet - SMALL

Geo Princess Tiara

Hidden Heart Espresso Cup

Moon with surface detail

Stache

Star Lamp

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"For this month’s signature box, we wanted to evoke all the memories of childhood summer getaways at the seaside." - Foodzie Product Description

Well, it seems like they hit the nail on the head with this tasting box. The box comes with caramel corn, cotton candy, lollipops, roasted pistachios, root beer, and salt water taffy (all pictured above). Even if you can't make it to the shore this summer, you can still have all the sweets.