What you can make · Molded & cast
Custom figurines & collectibles
Figurines, vinyl art toys, resin statues, bobbleheads, busts, tabletop miniatures. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $75-$700 | $75-$700 | 3D-printed (resin/FDM), raw or painted |
| 10 pcs | $25-$210 | $250-$2,100 | 3D-printed (resin/FDM), raw or painted |
| 50 pcs | $19.22-$83 | $961-$4,150 | Small-batch resin casting |
| 100 pcs | $14.85-$62 | $1,485-$6,200 | Small-batch resin casting |
| 500 pcs | $7.65-$30 | $3,825-$14,835 | Factory vinyl / PVC production |
| 1,000 pcs | $5.16-$19.86 | $5,160-$19,860 | Factory vinyl / PVC production |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
3D-printed (resin/FDM), raw or painted
Small-batch resin casting
Factory vinyl / PVC production
Tips
- 1-20 units: 3D print. 20-200: resin casting. 300+: factory vinyl/PVC.
- Getting a 3D model first unlocks instant quotes from 3D printing marketplaces.
Design rules
- A 3D model (STL/OBJ) is needed. With concept art only, a 3D sculptor builds it ($50-500+ depending on detail).
- Parts thinner than 2 mm break; add a base for balance.
- Factory vinyl/PVC needs a prototype and steel or silicone tooling, so it only pays off at 300+ units.
What manufacturers need from you
- Height (cm)
- Material / finish (optional): raw 3D print, painted resin, vinyl, PVC
- Articulation (optional): static, bobblehead, posable
- Base (optional)
- Colors (optional)
- Packaging (optional): window box, blind box
Files
- Turnaround concept art
- 3D model (STL) if available
Safety and legal checks
- Anything aimed at children needs toy-safety testing (ASTM F963/EN71); otherwise label as a 14+ collectible.
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Craftcloud
Upload an STL and compare instant prices from many 3D printing services.
Order on Craftcloud ↗Etsy (custom-order sellers)
Message 2-3 sellers who take custom orders, with your design link.
Search Etsy ↗Fiverr (designers)
Hire a 3D modeler, CAD designer, tech-pack or PCB designer to turn concept art into production files.
Search Fiverr ↗JLCPCB
Low-cost PCB/PCBA prototypes, plus 3D printing and CNC.
Order on JLCPCB ↗PCBWay
PCB/PCBA, 3D printing, CNC and injection molding.
Order on PCBWay ↗Alibaba.com (RFQ)
Post a Request for Quotation or message verified suppliers; pay for a sample first and use Trade Assurance.
Search Alibaba.com ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.