# Printer People Dolls The ‘3D-Printed Life-Like Photo Figurines’ are Shockingly Realist By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lifelike-photo-figurines References: [twinkind](http://www.twinkind.com/main/en/area1) & [thecreatorsproject.vice](http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/create-a-3d-printed-action-figure-of-yourself) The inventive creators over at TwinKind have created these shockingly realistic ‘[3D-Printed Life-Like Photo Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates)’ inspired by actual people. The creators comment on their site, “the result is stunningly detailed figurines that you can hold in your hands and observe from any angle.” The figurines themselves are created from scans of people’s bodies and are given almost a [photo-realistic finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realphotoai), sculpted with incredibly detailing. If you’re looking to freeze a moment in time, this is an interestingly technological way to go about it. It can be done with people, animals and more. However, it does run on the more expensive side with a minimum cost of approximately $300. This fascinating new technological venture is sure to become more popular and cheaper with time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Life-like Photo Figurines:** A new trend of creating almost photo-realistic figurines by scanning people's bodies. - **Personalized 3d-printed Products:** A trend of creating 3D-printed products that are customized to an individual's liking. - **High-resolution 3D Scanning:** A trend of using high-resolution 3D scanning technology to create detailed and accurate 3D models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can offer this service to clients as a unique way to capture memories. - **3D Printing:** Companies in the 3D printing industry can offer customized figurines as a new product offering. - **Art & Sculpture:** Artists can use high-resolution 3D scanning technology to create accurate and detailed sculptures. ## 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) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Unique Children's Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-you-3d.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [3D-Printed Population Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathieu-lehanneur-created.md)