It is a 3D printer!
Create an object and it is formed in plastic “layers” to then become a real, 3D object.
Just to re-create those little broken pieces on everything you own (that cost big bucks if you order them separately) - that alone would be worth the price!
Besides, would be fun to create that statue of me to send to all of you to put on your pedestals.
http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/03/5575650-make-your-own-geeky-gift-goodness.