What is the connection between kokeshi dolls and video games?

Kokeshi dolls are traditional Japanese dolls that do not have arms or legs but only have a trunk and head. The dolls are made out of wood and are painted with simple designs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi

The dolls were the basis for Nintendo's Wii avatars called Miis. Unlike the dolls, the Miis do have arms and legs but their basic shape and large-sized head resemble the kokeshi dolls.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mii

The PlayStation game Little Big Planet also uses kokeshi dolls which can be used for player-constructed levels. Several other video games have also incorporated kokeshi dolls.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LittleBigPlanet