The Shells are constructed out of ABS - the same plastic used to create Lego - which is fed into the printer from a spool. About a pound of ABS goes into the shell, gear shaft and other printed components - which, at MakerBot's going rate for raw material, would run you around $22 or so. The company recommends a specific brand of RC car that can be purchased from Target for around $15, putting the total cost of components at under $40. MakerBot isn't actually selling the Turtle Shell Racers, so much as the components here.
Engadget, MakerBot's Turtle Shell Racers cruise around our offices (video)
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