Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. “Life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” Barbie croons. Just how ...

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Life in plastic really is fantastic. After all, thousands of social media users are transforming themselves into action figures as part of a new viral trend sweeping across the internet. Commonly ...

Ever wondered how to turn a simple photo of yourself into a fully customized action figure? For anyone who’s dreamed of seeing themselves as a superhero, a cartoon character, or even a Barbie-style ...