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New Official BlackBerry Avatar Builder lets you build custom BBM Avatars - Available for Download in Guy and Girl Editions!

by Kevin Michaluk

on 15 Jun 2011 06:02 PM

Coolness! I didn't see this one coming. Research In Motion just dropped two new fun apps into BlackBerry App World for us to install on our BlackBerry Smartphones. Avatar Builder Guys Edition and Avatar Builder Girls Edition allow you to make awesome avatars on your BlackBerry. If you want a custom sweet BBm avatar, look no further. Here's the official verbage:

Want to create your own BBM avatar?

Create and customize an avatar to look just like you or anyone you want it to be! Choose your eyes, hair and your go-to outfit. Then throw in a few accessories, such as your earrings or yoga mat. Feel like you need a change? That's just fine. Edit your avatar anytime to match your mood or style. Have fun with thousands of different looks, right at your fingertips.

When you're done, save it, share it, set it as your BBM picture then make another one.

That's it! The cost is free, so what are you waiting for? Go and download it at the links below. We'll follow up soon with a hands-on video look.

Download Avatar Builder Guys Edition
Download Avatar Builder Girls Edition

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Avatar Builder

33 Comments

Posted by obaquerizo Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Says that the app is not available for my device or operator, bummer can't dowload

Posted by rrrebo Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

3MB?!? Eeeehhhhh...Perhaps if it can be uninstalled after creation and still use the images.

Posted by 5nak3 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Thanks for this tip, I'll give it a go...as for the size...yeah 3mb, but I have the available memory :D

Thanks Crackberry!

Posted by uk0311 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Good app and funny but too big

Posted by dcscott Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Darn - Not even RIM wants to provide apps for the Playbook.

Posted by archpopoy Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

YES. Good 5 mins of work time waster.

Posted by chillson1386 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Can someone take a screen shot? I just want to see how this looks.

Posted by psiclne Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Played with it for 5 minutes and I deleted it. Its really slow and there isnt a huge selection of items. It doesnt support Asian folks lol

Posted by doubleaa25 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Since this is just a release, I bet the 3 MB and selections will improve over time. As of now, I am downloading it and trying it out, as its a cool idea.

After trying it out, I can agree that it is a bit laggy, but for a start it has a good selection. Can't wait for updates on this one, its pretty awesome.

Posted by laurah2215 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Yeah, 3MB is definitely a downside. On the other hand, how cute is this? Hopefully improvements will come with time. I've come to realize that when RIM releases a new app, it's usually half ***.

Posted by moh950 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Great app idea , needs more items to be added. but it is good over all

Posted by Auli Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 340 days ago

Pretty descent app , considering coming from RIM . Oh and you can uninstall it and still use the images .

Posted by WolfberryOS Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Not available for me and my country?! Can someone upload it please? ;)

Posted by ashwindaga Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Not available for my country (india) and carrier (vodafone)!

Posted by Dave79 Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Same here...Italy.

Posted by rrrebo Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Suggestion: Apps like Wallpaper Switcher (Changer, whatever it is) and Font Collection are connected apps that retrieve requested items from a server. Perhaps this Avatar app could be done the same way, reducing size on the device, and simply retrieving and caching elements as needed, or in waves, then clearing the cache, or storing the images on the media card.

Posted by Mr.Softberry Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Hey,
Do you guys think this will be available for the playbook?
Thanks!

Posted by PJLips Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Not available for my device.. Joy!

Posted by mss-ca Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

Today, I just learned a valuable lesson... Just because its official, doesn't mean the app is for me and that everyone should enjoy. I don't like it and uninstalled in seconds.

Posted by jlb21 Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

how about a web-based version from which you can just send you creation to your phone.....

Posted by nasigorengpete Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 340 days ago

What a waste of developer resources...
They can focus on more useful apps!!!

I really dont understand their priorities sometimes...

Posted by CocoaBlossom Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 339 days ago

Can't download it. Seems this app is not available for my device, my country, my carrier and my OS ! I've the Torch 9800 which lis listed in the supported devices. I'm really disappointed. How RIM can release a such app only for a few customers !

Posted by JAGWIRE Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 339 days ago

downloaded it.. initial boot-up is slow but after that its not to bad. I'm on a 9550 so the swiping is nice and smooth. Definitely needs more options but its a good jump off point...the fact that he can carry a mini BB or PB is fun.

Posted by bligui Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 339 days ago

They killed the links maybe some one can post an independent OTA

Posted by WolfberryOS Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 339 days ago

Head over to this chinese site and look for the OTA download link for both versions. http://www.bjxiaoc.cn/index.php/archives/31392

Posted by eve6er69 Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 339 days ago

thanks for the link, i caught hell from the wife for not downloading the girls version for her, lol

Posted by Tnymnky11 Friday, Jun 17, 2011 338 days ago

It says it doesnt exist or it's not available.. guess not in my region!

Posted by rtch Friday, Jun 17, 2011 338 days ago

Not available for Brazil..... that´s incredible......

Posted by ev44 Saturday, Jun 18, 2011 337 days ago

asshats!!
I downloaded the guys edition the day I saw the post on CB...i decided to download the girls edition, now its not available in Canada. this sucks!!