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personal action figures conceived using a 3D printing photo booth
aiming to replace the ubiquitous photobooth, japanese omote 3D have conceived a limited edition pop-up
installation at the eye of gyre exhibition, that reproduces personal detailed miniature action figures.
ranging from 10 to 20 centimetres in height, the system utilizes a three-dimensional camera and printer
to process and scan users, creating custom scale reproductions. the three-step procedure requires
the user to keep still for 15 minutes while the scanners capture the data.

from left to right: couples photo in scale, detail of the print resolution

scale printed model with dramatic pose

printed figurines show in grey and full color


large, medium and small scale options

scanning process

three-step production process
This story is curious and fun — but it also deserves more details, such as showing the final printed result of the couple that was scanned.
Steve, hey show you a final printed version of the woman…both unpainted (the grey version) and painted, in the article. The printing comes out as a solid colored plastic, and then one can paint in any way you want.
I cannot wait for this technology to become more mainstream here in the USA. desk top 3d printers are already here, but this ability to scan and print up humans is one I had not seen before. the idea of photo booths is fantastic.
Imagine being able to put a scale figure of a client in an architectural model!
However, Steve is right, it would be helpful to see a person with their 3D printed figure.
ThreeDee-You, the Madrid (Spain) based company, has been producing 3d sculpture of people since June 2010.
State of the art technology at 2.5 scds scan (not 15 minutes) and around half the price…
http://www.3d-u.com
We already are selling this type of Photobooths in the Benelux.
It’s great fun.
We even make chocolates out of it.
http://www.bi-art.be
Ahem… maybe you should update your info: “world’s first 3D photo booth”…(?) There’s a spanish shop since 2010 doing this in Madrid.
http://www.3d-u.es/
This is so cool
. This would be a good weight loss tool I think. Print off a copy of my fat body so I can look at it whenever I’m craving junk lol
This would make a unique wedding cake topper.
I like the idea of the photos using the figures…
i want one!!!!
You all missed the craziest part…who painted the plaid dress on that mini-figure!?
Please come to the UK! I’ve an idea for a figure…