# Personalized Edible Figurines Mr. Li Will Design an Identical Miniature Version of Yourself By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2014-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-version-of-yourself References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/a-miniature-version-of-yourself-thats-good-enough-to-e-1559653133) & [ericjou.kinja](http://ericjou.kinja.com/) Beijing-based dough-kneading master Mr. Li is the man you need if you want a miniature version of yourself. These cartoonish toys are made out of materials that can be cooked and eaten. This special type of sculpting has been passed down from generation to generation in China and it has always served as a form of affordable entertainment. Mr. Li has been making dough sculptured for over 30 years and has made a name for himself, appearing on Beijing TV. In his small work station he displays his great collection of works. The artist has predetermined bodies designed like video game, manga, anime and pop culture characters. Customers can have their faces designed on the spot and choose one of the ready-made bodies to place their miniature heads on. For the affordable price of $45 and 20 minutes of your time, you can get your own miniature version of yourself made right before your eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Edible Figurines:** Creating edible miniature versions of individuals through dough sculpting techniques. - **Affordable Entertainment:** Utilizing dough sculpting as a cost-effective form of entertainment. - **Customization in Miniature Design:** Allowing customers to personalize their figurines by adding their own faces to pre-designed bodies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring the potential for edible figurines as a unique food product or customized dessert option. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating dough sculpting as a form of affordable and interactive entertainment for events or parties. - **Personalized Merchandise:** Creating a market for customized miniatures that can be used as personalized gifts or collectible items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md) - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Unique Children's Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-you-3d.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md)