So apparently, getting a mini-me made of yourself is a thing in Japan.
A company in Akihabara called Clone Factory urges women to preserve that special moment in life (e.g., your wedding day) with your own special Jibun-san [自分さん], which roughly translates to "Me."
The dolls are modeled after not only your face, but also your makeup, hair, and dress!
The dolls, which cost around ¥138,000 each ($1,350 in USD as of this writing), are created by first obtaining a 3D scan of yourself with the help of a few strategically-placed digital cameras. Blogger Danny Choo was able to get a first-hand experience:
A computer then creates a rendering of your face, and a 3D printer carves out the head.
In Danny's case, he chose to have his head planted...
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