I know its only Netherlands and Belgium planned for 2013, but it will eventually cross the pond I'm sure:
I have looked at 3D printing for figurines before, and it is cool that this could become readily available in stores.
I think the main issue at this point (aside from cost) is getting a good 3D model to base the print on. It would be interesting if a market for this kind of stuff sprung up.
A guy at the local gaming shop works with a 3d printer and made this:
He said it wasn't finished yet because it still needed a glossy coat of paint.
FORM 1 High-resolution 3D printer is $3,300. This reminds me of those Laser Disks in the late 1970s.
How many figurines would you need to create to make your money back?
I wonder who will create the .STL files? Pazio willing to sell us some files???