What is power in a new industry? When you can take a section that everyone thought was dead and bring it back to life. Radioshack has long been a staple of maker culture but has allowed staples to take the lead in 3d printing as an industry crossing over to the big box stores. A large number of radioshack stores are closing down because they are mom and pop franchises that did not communicate up the food chain to be ready to compete.
When I was growing up I looked at Radioshack as a type of electronic hobby shop. Then I glanced at the circulars and saw them transform to a cell phone store. 3d printing is that cromagnon link for hobbyists and retail. This should definitely appeal to the typical radioshack consumer that has stayed loyal over the past 30 years.
The second half of 3d printing was a tinkerer's dream. It was all about modifying adjusting and optimizing your machine for the best performance you could receive. Less visionary and more interactive but an excellent reference for those looking to make the jump.
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