# Three-Dimensional Selfie Services 3D Mini Me Figurines Let You Turn Yourself into a Collectible By Michael Hines | Published 2013-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-mini-me-figurines References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/11/20/3d-printed-tiny-selfies-can-be-ordered-from-your-living-room/) & [shapify.me](https://www.shapify.me/) The [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams) Kinect can be used to both play games and create 3D Mini Me Figurines. Yes, the motion-capture device can now be used to created three-dimensional selfies thanks to a company known as the Artec Group and the website Shapify.me. To create a plastic figurine of yourself, simply start by downloading the shapify app to your computer and then pair your computer with your Kinect. You photograph yourself using the Kinect in a series of shots at different angles (same pose) to create the [3D model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-body-scanner1). Once completed, you send the photos off and your figurine will be delivered in a matter of days. The 3D Mini Me Figurines are created on a scale of 1/20 and feature white plastic bottoms or come free standing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Mini Me Figurine Services:** Opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs to offer 3D Mini Me Figurine services using the Microsoft Kinect and Shapify.me website. - **Kinect-enabled Miniature Collectibles:** Potential to create a new market for customizable, Kinect-enabled, miniature collectibles of people, characters, or objects. - **Personalized 3D Printed Figurines:** Trend towards personalized 3D printed products continues with the emergence of 3D Mini Me figurines as a unique and customizable replication of personal appearance. ### Where This Applies - **3D Printing Industry:** Potential to create new business opportunities within 3D printing industry to capitalize on demand for personalized 3D printed products such as the 3D Mini Me Figurines. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity to innovate within gaming industry by combining motion-capture, Kinect technology and personalization to create new gaming experiences. - **Collectibles Industry:** Disruptive opportunity for collectibles industry to create Kinnect and Shapify.me enabled miniature collectibles as a new product category. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md) - [Real-Time Hologram Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoport.md) - [Instant 3D Captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneshot.md) - [AI Avatar Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar1.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md) - [3D-Scanning Block Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-for-lego-3d-scanner.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md)