3D Mini-Me Figurines Now Available By Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D. • Photos Courtesy of 3D Keepsakes
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ver dream of having a statue erected in your image? How about a figurine that resembles you or your pet? Then dream no more. Thanks to Jim Haberchak, owner of 3D Keepsakes LLC, people can get “mini-me” 3D print figures of whoever they choose. “The process is quite simple,” says Haberchak. “Make an appointment, get 3D scanned, place your order, and receive your ‘mini-me’ in 3-4 weeks.” Haberchak says the process takes no time, “You can actually be done in 5 minutes or less,” he adds. “We do not print on site,” says Haberchak. “We contract with print partners throughout the country in cities like Chicago, San Francisco, and Long Island, New York. The 3D print can be sent anywhere in the US or picked up for free at our store.” Haberchak says he became interested in 3D prints after watching the movie, “Downsizing” and “thought it was really cool. I began to do some research into the 3D printing world.” In January 2019 Haberchak purchased the 3D equipment he needed and it arrived in February. “I spent the next couple months assembling and training with the system. After a couple of months of ‘experimenting’ on my relatives, I opened to the public in May 2019,” says Haberchak. The former business education teacher says he loves to "recruit" local celebrities to support his new business. “I’ve made ‘min-me’ figures of television personalities such as local ABC 27 anchor Dennis Owens and Channel 21 weatherman Tom Russell,” says Haberchak. “Also, some local politicians such as Senator Mike Regan and Senator John DiSanto. And HACC President John Ski stopped by. Rascal from the Harrisburg Senators was scanned and printed. But my favorite customer was ‘Libre’ the dog,” he explains. “If you don't know who ‘Libre’ is - Google the little guy - he is a miracle! 8 HARRISBURG MAGAZINE MAY 2020
