I have searched long and hard for a great tutorial on making a standing figure cake and have not been able to find one! So winging it was my only option. And here is what I did. Hope it can help you.

http://joyandcakenj.blogspot.com/2012/02/learn-how-to-make-person-into-cake.html

Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks! I was just looking for something like this. You are so kind to share.