These are just too cute. And yet, somewhat disturbing. Konami is teaming up with Figumate to create Metal Gear Solid figures. No big deal, right? I mean, video game companies team up with Japanese figure companies all the time in Japan. Except that Ocelot, Snake, Raiden and Otacon will be represented as girl in the collection.

The series, known as Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots X Figumate Sweet Snake will be sold through Konamistyle as a set of four. Each one is only 7 cm, so they’ll really be the perfect size to put anywhere. The set comes out December 11, 2008 for ¥2,940, roughly $30, and if you really must have them, I’m sure you’ll find a set on eBay or some in some Japanese online hobby shop.

E3 has always been a place of surprises, revelations and announcements. In following with that tradition, Konami revealed a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots scheduled to be released March 2008 for the Playstation 3.

In the last installment of the series, Konami goes back to the roots of the game by placing you in the shoes of the Solid Snake from the first Metal Gear Solid. This time, Snake is old and suffering from the disease mentioned throughout the history of the series – resulting in a 42 year old Snake that looks 62 and has just 6 months to live. Returning characters include…