First 3D photo booth

The world has seen the introduction of the first 3D photo booth and, yes, it is in Japan.

Rather than printing photos of you it prints a 3D model - absolutely brilliant.

You simply step into a normal photo booth and it prints out a tiny 3D figure. However its not cheap - your very own 3D model will set you back between $260 and $530. The prototype photo booth is in operation until January.

Here are some images of the great models that have been printed.

Universal Construction Kit solves an age old problem

Carrying on our Lego theme from last week Free Art & Technology (F.A.T.) and Synaptic Lab have teamed up to create the Free Universal Construction Kit.

If you're the type of person who owns lots of different construction sets, like Lego, K'Nex, Mechano etc, but are frustrated that they don't fit together then this is for you.!

The Free Universal Construction Kit is a set of 3D adapter bricks that offers complete inter-operability between up to 10 children's construction toys. With nearly 80 models available for free download, the kit can be printed, one at a time, using open-hardware desktop 3D printers like Makerbot.

Just what we've all been waiting for!