:: Talking Tom, by Outfit7, is a super-popular simulated cat that's reached two billion downloads this Fall, 2014, and had 14 apps launched within four years. You can raise Tom from a kitten into a fully grown and opinionated cat.
Outfit7 and Toyze have signed an agreement to make 3D replicas of Tom possible. You will be able to use the upcoming Toyze app to turn your favorite Talking Tom and Friends into 3D models and share them with your friends online. You'll be able to pick out features for your model like eye-color, hairstyle, clothing, and accessories. Tom even comes in eight different poses and 25 colors. The toys can be printed in sizes between one and eight inches tall.
Currently the Toyze site says the price of the models will depend on the size. Models that are around 2-2.5 inch are going for $50.
The Toyze app is available for free on the app store, so you can print up your favorite Talking Tom models for the holidays.
:: NEVERENDING STORY? :: Read Review »Fans of the visually stunning Infinity Blade III will be interested to hear that they can now create custom 3d printed replicas of their characters. ChAIR has partnered with Sandboxr, a 3D printing development company, to make creating a customized model possible. This is offered as an in-game service, making it a very unique feature.
Donald Mustard, Co-Founder/Creative Director for ChAIR said, "The ability to take something from the virtual world, customize it, and push a button to transform it into the physical world is magic. We're excited to introduce collectibles that allow fans to create what they decide is the ultimate expression of their character. We can’t wait to see all of their amazing Infinity Blade creations."
According to their site customized characters start at $19.99 for a 3.5" model to $89.99 for 5.5-6" models. You can check out the collectibles website or download a copy of Infinity Blade III for $6.99 from the app store today to start creating.
Autodesk is a well-known software company that makes the programs that game designers and developers use to create the games you play and love, from indie hits to AAA console and PC titles. They're taking a step closer to the consumer realm wiht the 123D series, notably 123Creatures, an app for iPad that lets you design a creature from the wireframe on up, letting you realize your designs in true 3D, which can then be sent to a 3D printing service from within the app itself. Cool stuff, really.
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