Here’s something interesting for 3D modelers, bloggers and other people who have custom made mascots and characters…
A japanese company called Tsukulus is offering the service to make custom 3D figures for reasonable prices (something around 100USDs)!
You only have to send them the 3D model (the 3D printer only works with a few formats, but the company helps you converting to them).
Also, the printer itself makes a finished color result… you don’t even have to paint them!
Here are some examples of final results:
Check the english post – Create Your Own Figure with the 3D Colour Printer @ Akiba from Akibanana.com for lots more info, or, if you know japanese, just go directly to the official Tsukulus website.
Source: Member Tiny Red Man news post at DannyChoo.com
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