If the brief history of 3D printing has taught us to expect anything, it’s to be surprised. But even in the wow-filled world of 3D Printing, the 3D Pen is a real jaw-dropper.

Currently seeking invenstment via KickStarter, the 3Doodler is a miraculous combination of 3D printer and pen. For Brits who grew up in the 80s or early 90s, it’s basically Penny Crayon come to life:

The 3D Printing Pen works by extruding plastic from its nib. The details of what goes on inside the pen are currently being kept secret, as the patent is pending, but the results are spectacular:

This is the kind of innovation that drives the 3D Printing scene, and as you’d expect, it’s already proved to be a huge hit on Kickstarter, raising $20,000 of its $30,000 target in just a few hours, partly thanks to the tempting promise that those who pledge $50 or more will be rewarded with a 3Doodler of their very own.

The 3Doodler shows just how disruptive and fast-moving the world of 3D printing can be, so, to help you stay in the loop we’ve put together a list of the very best books and ebooks around: