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Create Your Own Ultra-Realistic Figurine in Tokyo

Introducing the Custom Figurine Service by metamate

“metamate” offers a custom figurine service that transforms a person’s appearance into a highly detailed miniature figure using advanced 3D scanning and full-color 3D printing technology.

Located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, the metamate store has already created figurines for more than 200 customers within its first year of operation. The service is attracting attention as a new way to preserve personal memories and special occasions in a physical form.

What Is the Custom Figurine Service?

The custom figurine service captures a person’s appearance using high-precision 3D scanning technology and converts the data into a realistic full-color figurine.

Unlike photographs or videos, the figurine provides a three-dimensional representation that preserves a moment in time as a tangible object.

Advanced 3D Scanning Technology

At the metamate store, a high-performance scanner captures a full-body scan in approximately one second.

The scanned data is then refined by professional digital sculptors before being produced using the Stratasys J850 full-color 3D printer—one of the most advanced additive manufacturing systems currently available.

Key Features:
・Full-body scanning completed in approximately one second
・Detailed reproduction of skin tone, facial expressions, and hair
・Output produced using the Stratasys J850 full-color 3D printer
・High-resolution printing capability operated by CASTEM in Japan

Popular for Commemorating Life Events

Since the launch of the service, more than 200 individuals have created their own figurines as commemorative items for important life events.

Typical use cases include:
・Travel souvenirs for visitors to Japan
・Birthday and anniversary gifts
・Wedding welcome figures or cake toppers
・School entrance or graduation commemorations
・Personal hobbies and memorable experiences

A Unique Gift: Figurine Experience Ticket

“metamate” also offers a “Figurine Experience Ticket,” a brass card that can be presented as a gift.

The premium metallic card packaging has made it popular as a unique present for family members, friends, or special occasions.

Purchase the ticket:
https://www.metamate.jp/SHOP/SC000015.html

Additional Products Available at metamate

In addition to custom figurines, metamate offers a range of metal products and novelty items that have attracted attention on social media.

Examples include:
・A metal bananacapable of driving nails
・Functional miniature tools
・Character-inspired figurines
・Personalized metal cutlery and metal business cards

These items showcase CASTEM’s precision metal manufacturing capabilities.

Store Information (Tokyo – Nihonbashi)

metamate – Nihonbashi COREDO Muromachi Terrace Store

2F COREDO Muromachi Terrace
3-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
Japan

【Website】
https://www.metamate.co.jp/

Reservation for 3D Scanning
TEL: +81-3-6910-3530
LINE: https://page.line.me/187kvmtm

Walk-in scanning is available; however, reservations are recommended depending on store availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a custom figurine cost?
A: Prices vary depending on size and optional features. The typical price range is approximately ¥15,000 to ¥50,000.

Q: How long does production take?
A: Due to high demand, delivery typically takes approximately 1.5 to 2 months.

Q: Can children also be scanned?
A: Yes. Children who can stand still for approximately 10 seconds can be scanned.

Turning Memories into Physical Form

The metamate custom figurine service provides a unique way to preserve memories beyond traditional photography.

By combining advanced 3D scanning and high-resolution color printing, metamate enables customers to transform personal moments into lasting three-dimensional keepsakes.

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