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BuddyLabs is a recently launched avatar-creation tool. Spruce up your social networking profile, blog or comment with a Flash-based animal of your choice.
Right now you can select a T-Rex, pig, fish or cat. They're highly customizable. For example, the kitten I created gave options for changing everything from the front and back paw size to the turn of the ears and age of the cat. The clothing of your avatar can be customized as well, from the type of shirt and shoes, to the color. Add text, background and special effects, and you've got yourself a new avatar.