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[suzyQ3]

A Southern California couple turned their grief over losing their daughter to leukemia into a business called 3D Likeables, which utilizes "three-dimensional scanning and printing to create lifelike miniature replicas of people and pets."

After scanning the person, they then make a replica in sandstone. The smallest figurine is three inches and costs $49 for one person; the largest is 9 inches and costs $210.

They advertise it as a good way to memoralize a friend or loved one not only for after the person's death, which they were not able to do in the case of their daughter,  but also to capture important moments in a person's life -- "Grandchildren may want to surprise their grandparents with a replica of them for the mantel."

They plan on taking their scanning equipment on the road for corporate events and parties.

 Would you want a figurine of your loved one as a source of comfort?

[Ms tyrion2]

I'm thinking no, I don't think I would want a figurine of a loved one. I admire statues for the art they represent, but the blank eyes always kind of creep me out. I would think a figurine would  be the same.

...maybe a pet would be better.

[JaneMarple]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

A Southern California couple turned their grief over losing their daughter to leukemia into a business called 3D Likeables, which utilizes "three-dimensional scanning and printing to create lifelike miniature replicas of people and pets."

After scanning the person, they then make a replica in sandstone. The smallest figurine is three inches and costs $49 for one person; the largest is 9 inches and costs $210.

They advertise it as a good way to memoralize a friend or loved one not only for after the person's death, which they were not able to do in the case of their daughter,  but also to capture important moments in a person's life -- "Grandchildren may want to surprise their grandparents with a replica of them for the mantel."

They plan on taking their scanning equipment on the road for corporate events and parties.

 Would you want a figurine of your loved one as a source of comfort?

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Maybe for a pet but a person? I don't think so @suzyQ3.

[suzyQ3]

Okay, now I feel as if I can say that despite the sad origin of this company, I find the idea very creepy. It remind me of something that would have made a good Twilight Zone.

[Katcat1]

A little too wierd for me.  They turned their daughter's death into a business.  You have to go through a normal grieving period and then you should have photos of all your loved ones.  You can take the photos and place in frames.  I have photos of my father & mother on their wedding day (5 x7) and then smaller inidividual photos which I keep in my living room on a side table.  

[Cakers3]

Ok I can see the miniatures for a special event like a wedding, anniversay, etc.

However, I draw the line for a death 3D since you can scan and have it made up at a later date. 

I'm not going to fault them for starting the business but I do cringe when they said that they hope to have the Leukemia Society join in with them.  Now THAT is taking advantage, imo.

I guess it's up to the individual if they want Grandma looking at them after death and all that.  Yikes!

[suzyQ3]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

Ok I can see the miniatures for a special event like a wedding, anniversay, etc.

However, I draw the line for a death 3D since you can scan and have it made up at a later date. 

I'm not going to fault them for starting the business but I do cringe when they said that they hope to have the Leukemia Society join in with them.  Now THAT is taking advantage, imo.

I guess it's up to the individual if they want Grandma looking at them after death and all that.  Yikes!

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@Cakers3, I'm not sure that I understand. Could you clarify for me? Sorry, but I've had only 12 cups of coffee so far. :-)

[Cakers3]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

Ok I can see the miniatures for a special event like a wedding, anniversay, etc.

However, I draw the line for a death 3D since you can scan and have it made up at a later date. 

I'm not going to fault them for starting the business but I do cringe when they said that they hope to have the Leukemia Society join in with them.  Now THAT is taking advantage, imo.

I guess it's up to the individual if they want Grandma looking at them after death and all that.  Yikes!

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@Cakers3, I'm not sure that I understand. Could you clarify for me? Sorry, but I've had only 12 cups of coffee so far. :-)

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@suzyQ3  I went to their website and it said you can scan and then have the 3D image made up later.

Either I misread it or I also need more coffee.   LOL

[Sueliz]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

A Southern California couple turned their grief over losing their daughter to leukemia into a business called 3D Likeables, which utilizes "three-dimensional scanning and printing to create lifelike miniature replicas of people and pets."

After scanning the person, they then make a replica in sandstone. The smallest figurine is three inches and costs $49 for one person; the largest is 9 inches and costs $210.

They advertise it as a good way to memoralize a friend or loved one not only for after the person's death, which they were not able to do in the case of their daughter,  but also to capture important moments in a person's life -- "Grandchildren may want to surprise their grandparents with a replica of them for the mantel."

They plan on taking their scanning equipment on the road for corporate events and parties.

 Would you want a figurine of your loved one as a source of comfort?

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For my dog yes, for people no...

[suzyQ3]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

Ok I can see the miniatures for a special event like a wedding, anniversay, etc.

However, I draw the line for a death 3D since you can scan and have it made up at a later date. 

I'm not going to fault them for starting the business but I do cringe when they said that they hope to have the Leukemia Society join in with them.  Now THAT is taking advantage, imo.

I guess it's up to the individual if they want Grandma looking at them after death and all that.  Yikes!

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@Cakers3, I'm not sure that I understand. Could you clarify for me? Sorry, but I've had only 12 cups of coffee so far. :-)

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@suzyQ3  I went to their website and it said you can scan and then have the 3D image made up later.

Either I misread it or I also need more coffee.   LOL

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@Cakers3, okay, I think I know the problem. Because you said no to a death scan, I thought that you thought they do scans of dead people. 

But yes, you can get grandma scanned in advance. :-)

Are we on the same page now, or  should I wait for wine time later?