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Miniature Personalized Paper Dolls

Foldable.Me Creates 3D Cardboard People for the Art Lover

— October 2, 2012 — Unique
The newest personalized item on the market is Foldable.Me, which creates miniature paper dolls of the person you love the most: yourself. One can create a mini-me in a matter of minutes through the site's helpful creation tools. There is a mass variation in the eyes, noses and face shapes to choose from. From customizing the outfit to the hair color, one can build a doll in a few clicks of their mouse. The adorable creation is brought to you by Mint Digital and Cubeecraft.

The customizable paper dolls are perfect gifts for any occasion. Whether it's a stocking stuffer, a birthday gift or a random present, the Foldable.Me 3D cardboard dolls invoke a lovable rapport with the receiver. It's not only Dr.Evil who can have a Mini-Me, because now you can too.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Paper Dolls - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the market for personalized 3D cardboard dolls and create a platform for users to design and order their own unique creations.
2. Self-replicas - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop technology that allows users to create 3D replicas of themselves using various materials, such as plastic or clay, to cater to different preferences and aesthetics.
3. Interactive Doll Design Tools - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build an online platform with advanced design tools that enable users to not only customize the appearance of their dolls but also add interactive features like movement or sound.
Industry Implications
1. Personalized Gifts - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine technology, creativity, and customization to offer a wide range of personalized gift options beyond paper dolls, such as customizable action figures or 3D-printed sculptures.
2. Arts and Crafts - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage innovative materials and design techniques to introduce new forms of DIY art and craft projects, expanding beyond traditional paper-based creations.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create an online marketplace for personalized paper dolls, connecting designers and consumers globally, and offering a platform for selling and trading unique creations.
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