Character figurines are fun, and they can be good ways to try out a new 3D printer while at the same time making something to adorn one's desk or bookshelves. But if Disney receives a new patent they've applied for, a lot of favorite characters may become a bit more difficult to 3D print. The company recently registered a patent application for a reflective substance that would confuse 3D scanners, making it harder to scan and 3D print figurines sold by Disney. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/177483/disney-anti-scanning-patent/