MakieLab Makes Making Makies Even Easier on iOS (Though It's Still a Mouthful to Say!)

Iris Ophelia's ongoing review of gaming and virtual world style

If you've been waiting to turn your avatar (or even yourself) into a posable and customizable doll, it's now easier than ever. Makies Doll Factory, released earlier this month, is the latest development from MakieLab, the makers of Makies (try saying that ten times fast.) This free iOS app (which you can grab in the App Store) lets users design their own custom 3D printed dolls with even more options than before, and comes with new pricing options for those looking to bring their Makies into reality.

If you're curious about customizing a Makie of your own from the comfort of your iPad, keep reading! (Update: Ridiculously wrong video link fixed, sorry folks! But hey, at least you know how to make Rice-a-Roni now!)

 

Makies are articulated and customizable dolls, printed in plastic via a 3D printer. If all of this sounds familiar, it's because both Hamlet and I covered the early stages of this project last year. If you're thinking of getting your own Makie, be sure to read my picture-heavy three-part review of the Makie-making process including my tips for creating your perfect Makie self, my overview of the doll upon arrival, and ideas for more adventurous Makie-owners on modding and getting the most out of your doll. Obviously a lot has changed since these articles were originally published--MakieLab is now offering more clothing options and skin tones, among other things--so be sure to try the free app out for yourself if you're interested but undecided.

Beyond being an invaluable tool for people who want to create a 3D printed doll of their own, this app is just as entertaining for those of us who enjoy playing with paper doll-like gadgets on our phones and tablets. Makies were always intended to be part of a larger group of services, including games and other apps under the Makie label. The Doll Factory is one more step in that direction, and I can't wait to see what will come next.

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Comments

[CronoCloud Creeggan]

I find Makies interesting, but there's no Android version of the app!

Also if I want a doll version of my avatar I'd just grab a Robert Tonner doll or something, since his Tyler Wentworth did inspire a couple of my go-to outfits in SL.

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