The $9,995.00 VersaLaser system can ‘transform images or drawings on your computer screen into real items made out of an amazing variety of materials… wood, plastic, fabric, paper, glass, leather, stone, ceramic, rubber… and it’s as easy to use as your printer.’ [via slashdot]

Cool or what?

In related news, toybuilders.com is a company that appears to be making a living out of crafting custom built toys and articles to your own design using an array of these kinds of 21st century tools.