Exciting News for LEGO Lovers: Your Family Can Now Join the LEGO Universe!
By: Jenna Marlowe
Updated: October 8, 2023
A groundbreaking 3D printing service is offering a unique opportunity: you can now create custom LEGO minifigures featuring your own face. That’s right—your entire family can become part of the LEGO world! Just in time for the holiday season, this quirky gift idea could be perfect for Christmas or even Halloween (if you enjoy a little creepiness in your life).
If you’re on the hunt for a memorable stocking stuffer for your LEGO-enthusiast kids, look no further. Funky3DFaces, a UK-based company, is selling personalized LEGO minifigures for just $34 each. To get started, all you need to do is snap a couple of selfies—one straightforward front view (no glasses, please!) and a side profile—and upload them to their website. They provide detailed photo guidelines to ensure your minifigure resembles you and not some terrifying character from a horror movie.
You can customize your minifigure’s hairstyle and color, although a full-body version isn’t available due to costs. This limitation might actually be a blessing in disguise, as it allows you to mix and match your face with any minifigure body you desire! Whether you want to be a superhero from the Justice League, a Jedi, or even a bride and groom, the possibilities are endless. Many options can be found on Amazon, making it easier to complete your LEGO collection.
While 3D printing technology continues to amaze, it does raise some questions about practicality. As Dr. Ian Malcolm famously said in Jurassic Park, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” We say that with a chuckle, of course.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about this. My LEGO-loving seven-year-old would absolutely adore seeing his face on his favorite minifigure, but the whole concept is a bit uncanny if you ask me! At the end of the day, $34 (available via Etsy) is a reasonable price for parents looking to add their little one’s likeness to the LEGO chaos we navigate every evening.
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In summary, turning your family into LEGO minifigures might just be the quirky gift you never knew you needed. Whether for a holiday gift or just for fun, this custom creation can add a delightful twist to your LEGO adventures.