FDM printers aren't ideal for figurines as you intend, for optimal resolution and detail an SLA printer would be a better choice.

But you can get some decent results out of good FDM printers like the ultimaker and FFCP. Make sure your expectations are realistic. I've gotten good results with my FCCP when printing figures that are at least 5 inches tall in ABS with acetone smoothing. If you print figures too small, the acetone smoothing process will be too destructive, and without smoothing they will look kinda rough.

When deciding between the ultimaker and FFCP the main difference is speed. High quality prints will print about twice as fast on the ultimaker, which is a big deal when you're printing artistic pieces with high resolution.

I love my flashforge, but if I had to purchase over again I'd get the Ultimaker--twice the speed and slightly more reliable quality is worth the extra $$.