I love the idea. I don’t think being proud of your child or having them be excited about an accomplishment or their ability is a bad thing. I checked out the website and I like the concept and am interested. I would rather have my son with a picture of himself on the wall than I would some overpaid athlete that is out wasting money and making bad choices in their lives.

It’s a personalized version of the Fathead decals that are available featuring popular sports stars. I think it’s more of a cool novelty for a kid to have his or her own achievement or big moment immortalized much like their sports heroes have done on posters (and now Fathead decals) for decades. It’s taking the photo enlargement to the extreme, and in this age of excess, it seems like everything is taken to the extreme. There’s nothing creepy about it. It’s for kids; like I said, a novelty item.

Thanks for bringing this product to my attention. I check out their site and think this would be a great idea to show off some of hunting trophies in the garage. What a great concept, there’s nothing wrong with a little confidence in a childs life.

I don’t see why this has to be dismissed as nothing but a creepy ego boost. If a kid is really into sports, this would be a fun room decoration. As another poster said, it’s certainly better for them to reflect on their own activties rather than idolizing some unworthy pro athlete. It could also be a great way to preserve the memory of an exciting event–I’d certainly hang up a mural of a great family vacation moment.

But back to the sports-photo concept: Let me tell you–people are surprisingly hard on child athletes. I don’t think there is much danger of kids getting a big ego from a sports photo given the high-pressure nature of even recreational sports like CYC. That’s probably the real story here. There may be kids out there with huge egos and entitlement complexes, but they’re much fewer and farther between than this blogger seems to realize.

I see the author’s point about not wanting to have children get big heads but I think good parents can give this gift to their child without it being a negative. I also collect classic cars and harley davidsons and I like this website because I can have my favorite ”toys” turned into wall decals to decorate my garage that stores all of my classics! Neat idea!!!

There’s a place in Wentzville who does it and did a very good job on mine. My parents have a little dedication to my sports career in their basement, so I got them it for Christmas. My dad loved it.

You can check out their Web site here: http://www.jumbostickypics.com/

Parent shouldn’t teach their children respect is an entitlement. They’re your kid, I’m not going to give them respect unless they earn it. Also, parents should leave the failed Religion of Celebrity Worship. Pro-Sports doesn’t even recruit Americans anymore and your kid has as much chance of becoming a actor/singer as being struck directly on the head with an asteroid. Let the “Little Childre” live out their own life and stop trying to live vicarously through them.

I agree with you although I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as today’s concept of giving all kids trophy’s… whether they win or not.

Do kids really need a lifesize portrait? How about a nice 4×6 to frame and put on the wall in the family room?

Plus, have we learned nothing about overspending these days??? $100 really!?!

We recieved a Wall-U as a gift this year. It was a wonderful surprise from my mother in law for my son. He is a hockey player, but not the best on the team. He loves to be part of the team, and the game. He is SO proud of himself, and his cut out. He feels like a pro! He has it on his wall above his bed. It is next to his 8X10 of the team. Not only does he enjoy it, it makes for cool art in his room. We are very happy with the product. We have also found that the same co. also does 20X20 jersey shapes, with a childs #. So, if the photo is not your thing, perhaps a smaller replica jersey is! My son’s self esteem has been positively affected by this product.

You’re absolutely WRONG. These things are cool. I also got mine from JumboStickyPics.com and it is fantastic. Its not about exploiting parents…its a really cool thing for parents, and why not? We only have our kids for a short time. I say enjoy it. And when you have seen the joy on your kid’s face when you put it up in his room you’ll know what I mean.