Artists and designers are using the freedom of 3D printing to build the images they use to create their modern takes on the classic zoetrope. New Zealander Tanya Marriott is among this latest wave, and she works in a variety of media including interactive design, character and toy design, film, and animation to tell stories and bridge the gap between digital and tangible realities. Marriott dubbed her creation the Kakatrope. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/66268/3d-printed-kakatrope/
Below is a photo of the Kakatrope: