Yeah I'm slowly getting into 3d printing myself. The kids love it too!
Another quick tip is just contact your local university or college and most likely they'll have a 3d printer too. You can even ask for an engineering student and these guys are totally on the ball.
I usually ask them for two types of printers.
1.
Ultimaker
2.
Form 2 by Formlabs
If you are printing an interior accessory, Ultimaker's aren't bad. If you are printing a proper body part of something big and flexible, always go with the Form 1 or Form 2.
They have some proper materials.
Hope that helps.