Let's talk about the future.

I wonder when games are going to integrate the 3D figure printing option.
Check http://www.figureprints.com/ . (and NO I don't own shares of this company).
You can create your own custom WoW figure. Now that's cool.

There was a GameSpot news item about game figurines, check the following link:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26468281&part=rss&subj=6193358

But why would i want these static McFarlane figures, when I can 3D print my own customized character?

So here's a few things to ponder about:

1. How long will it take before all games will support this option?
2. How long will it take before Microsoft of Sony make this a required option in games?
3. How long will it take before we as gamer begin demanding this option?

I like the McFarlane figures, but it's much cooler if you could make a snapshot of a scene in your
fave game and have it recreated as a set of figurines.