--- title: "National Hero Makes Perfect 3D Scan of a Choco Taco Before They Disappear Forever" description: "Visual effects artist Cinnamontographer has taken on the task of forever enshrining the now discontinued Choco Taco in the form of a high-fidelity 3D scan." date: "2022-07-29" modified: "2022-07-29" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/3d-scan-choco-taco" categories: - "Science & Energy" tags: - "3D imaging" - "archiving" - "ice cream" - "the digest" --- # National Hero Makes Perfect 3D Scan of a Choco Taco Before They Disappear Forever ![Visual effects artist Cinnamontographer has taken on the task of forever enshrining the now discontinued Choco Taco in the form of a high-fidelity 3D scan.]() *\Image: Cinnamontographer\* ## In Memoriam A Los Angeles-based visual effects artist who goes by the moniker Cinnamontographer has taken on the audacious task of forever enshrining an important cultural artifact in the form of a high-fidelity 3D scan. Yes, we're talking about a frozen snack. In an exciting showcase of cutting edge tech, the animator showed off a [dazzling, photorealistic rendition of a Choco Taco]() — the iconic ice cream truck treat that is being [officially discontinued]() by confectionary maker Klondike. https://twitter.com/cinnmntographer/status/1552506862163017728 ## Rest in Peace The discontinuation of the treat has turned into a media sensation, with [millions mourning]() the loss of their favorite ice cream novelty. "Not the Choco Taco!" Late Show host Stephen Colbert [lamented earlier this week](). "It was the only dessert with as much real beef as Taco Bell." But thanks to the technological prowess of Cinnamontographer, we can at least gaze upon the treat in perpetuity before it disappears from ice cream trucks forever. "We know how disappointing it is when your favorite frozen dessert isn’t available anymore," Klondike wrote in a statement to a fan, as [quoted by *The Takeout*](). "It’s always a tough decision for us to discontinue a product, especially when we hear from fans like you that really enjoyed it." It's still unclear whether Klondike is messing with us. It certainly wouldn't be the first time a mainstream food item was discontinued, [only to be resurrected later]() to much fanfare. But we're not holding our breath when it comes to the Choco Taco. So for now, we'll have to contend ourselves with a photorealistic 3D render of the treat — a chance to memorialize what has been lost. **More on ice cream:** *[McDonald's Sued by Ice Cream Hackers for $900 Million]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()