So, 3D Printers Now as Cheap As Laser Printers Were in 1985. Why this matters? Do you know how Coraline was made? Do you know what fabbing is? You should!
Check these links:
about 3D printing in Coraline:
http://www.fabbaloo.com/2009/02/coralines-3d-roots.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOXptpPc32c
3D printing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdzooQQDWGg&feature=related
and 3D printing and digital art?
http://www.rhizome.org/editorial/2400