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Custom Player Heads and Mannequins via Skin Bridge UI on Bedrock Edition

The Problem: Bedrock lacks Mannequins because it can't fetch skins via UUID like Java. There’s no native way to display player skins on entities without external packs.

​The Solution: Link the Mannequin to the existing Character Creator UI. In Creative Mode, interacting with a Mannequin opens a menu with three paths:

  1. ​Default Skins: Opens the selection screen for characters like Steve, Alex, Zuri, etc.
  2. ​Personalized Skins: Triggers the device's native file picker (Gallery), identical to the "Choose New Skin" feature. Mechanism: The selected .png is stored in the world’s internal folder (world_name/dynamic_textures/), ensuring the skin syncs for all players as a world asset.
  3. ​Marketplace Skin Maker: Opens the Character Creator to dress the Mannequin with purchased items.

​Custom Player Heads: The UI should include a "Get Custom Head" button. It generates a Player Head item inheriting the Mannequin’s current texture. This finally adds native custom heads to Bedrock for decoration.

​Why it works:

  • ​Security: Uses the existing secure sandbox for file picking.
  • ​Monetization: Promotes Marketplace skin usage on NPCs.
  • ​Parity: Fixes the long-standing lack of custom heads and NPC customization in Bedrock.
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