Just one example of a MakerBot Thing-O-Matic creation (the one on the right)

Just because Cracked.com is not necessarily the first source you’d think of when it comes to great tech reviews doesn’t mean they don’t make a valid point.  The MakerBot Thing-O-Matic is ranked right up there with augmented reality goggles, personal satellites, and zero-gravity flight as a “shockingly affordable Sci-Fi invention.”¹  They even give several suggestions on the kinds of things you can 3D print for yourself. ²

Besides, what could be a better investment than a tool that can make more of itself?

1. And, interestingly, the Thing-O-Matic personal matter replicator is even one of the cheapest options of these future-devices! [↩]
2. And, er…, one option several times… [↩]