# You as An Action Figure Japanese Toy Company Puts Your Face on Superhero Body By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-08-02 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jibun-damashii-action-figure-japanese-toy-Bandai References: [cherryflava](http://www.cherryflava.com/cherryflava/2009/07/you-the-action-figure.html) & [jibundamashii](http://jibundamashii.com/) Japanese toymaker [Bandai Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco) is making you into an action figure. ‘Jibun Damashii,’ the customized dolls, were unveiled at the Tokyo Toy Show in July. Send the company a [photo of yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) and they will recreate your mug onto a lifelike action figure face. According to the ‘Jibun Damashii’ website, the first installment is a sort of futuristic green ant-man who rides an optional superbike motorcycle. You can be a plastic-fantastic superhero. Imagine the kids with pumped up versions of their parents as action figures. How cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Action Figures:** The trend of creating customized action figures that resemble individuals offers a unique way to personalize toys and tap into nostalgia. - **Personalized Collectibles:** The demand for personalized collectibles, such as action figures with faces of real people, presents an opportunity for businesses to offer unique and customized products. - **Technological Personalization:** The use of technology to customize and create lifelike action figures with personalized features represents a disruptive innovation in the toy industry. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore the production of customized action figures as a new market segment to cater to consumers' desire for personalized toys. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectibles market can expand its offerings by incorporating personalized action figures, allowing collectors to showcase unique and one-of-a-kind items. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can collaborate with toy manufacturers to develop efficient processes for creating personalized action figures, leveraging the growing demand for customized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.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) - [Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure.md) - [Unique Children's Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-you-3d.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Hero-Inspired Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys.md) - [Conversational Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen.md)