Pellermodel: Bandai lets you build a 3D figure of yourself
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Even though I live in Japan, I admit I don’t know anything about Origami and other techniques to build objects out of paper. Today is also the first time I heard of the Pellermodel concept, the art of creating “true 3D paper objects”.
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Now Bandai is planning to sell “Pellermodel” (brand name) kits, which make it possible for users to build a small, humanoid-like 3D object with one’s own face on it (or that of anyone you like). All that users need to do is to access Bandai’s dedicated Pellermodel website [JP], upload a face picture, and print and attach the picture to the model’s head. Your “3D” figure can then be pressed out the plastic frame in seconds.
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The Pellermodel will be available in Japan from July 18 for $6. Bandai will offer four colors (yellow, white, green and pink) for the figures and around 70 print templates for clothes and other accessories.
Via IT Media [JP]
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