Custom Figurine

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

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What's the minimum order for a custom figurine?

We accept MOQ of 1 for resin collector pieces and one-of-one commissions. PVC production runs typically start to make economic sense at 300–500 units, but we'll always run the math both ways and let you choose.

How much does a custom figurine cost?

It depends on size, complexity, material and quantity. As a rough range: a single resin commission starts around USD 400–800, a 1/6 statue with a small run is typically USD 80–250 per unit, and PVC mass production can drop below USD 10 per unit at scale. Tooling is quoted separately so you can see exactly where money goes.

What's the typical lead time?

From an approved brief: 5–10 days to sculpt approval, 10–14 days to a hand-painted resin sample, then 20–45 days for production depending on quantity and finishing complexity. We confirm exact dates with your quote.

Can you make a figurine of my pet / partner / late grandfather?

Yes — personal portrait commissions are a big part of what we do. We work from photos (multiple angles preferred) and can also use video reference. Likeness approvals happen on the master sample before any tooling.

Can you make a figurine of a copyrighted character?

Only with proof of license or written permission from the IP holder. We sign NDAs by default and do not reproduce, store or reuse client sculpts. If you're an IP owner or licensee, we're happy to walk through our internal IP process.

Do you handle shipping and customs?

Yes — DDP shipping to US, EU, JP, SEA and most of LATAM. Express courier for samples (DHL/FedEx), sea freight for full production. Duties are quoted upfront so the landed cost is transparent.

What payment terms do you offer?

Standard terms: 50% deposit to start tooling, 50% before shipping. We accept bank transfer, Wise, and PayPal for smaller orders. Production-grade orders can use letter of credit on request.

Will my figurine be exclusive to me?

Yes for custom commissions and licensed work — we never re-cast a client's figurine for someone else. For our own-IP designs the situation is different and we'll always be explicit about it.

Can I visit the factory?

Absolutely. We host clients in Guangdong every month and are happy to coordinate visits to the sculpt room, paint floor and packing area. A live video walk-through is also available if travel isn't possible.

What if the sample isn't right?

Revisions are part of the process. The sculpt phase includes multiple revision rounds, and the resin master sample is intended to surface issues before tooling. We don't proceed to production until you've signed off in writing.

Didn't find your answer?

Email us at hello@custom-figurine.com or send a quick brief and we'll come back within 24 hours.