ImagesAsMesh
Blender addon to import images as meshes. Inspired by: ImagesAsPlanes
Installation
It's like just about every other Blender addon. Download the file here: TODO ADD LINK
From the Blender file menu, choose 'User Preferences'. Switch to the 'Add-ons' tab, then select 'Install Add-on from file'. Browse to the location of the downloaded addon zip file. Enable 'Import Images as Meshes' from the list of add-ons.
There should be a 'ImagesAsMeshes' importer on the import "File>Import" Toolbar.