SIMPLE RESIN PROTOTYPE
About $450
One character. One 6-inch figure.
3D modelingResin productionPainting
Send us your concept USD · Final scope and price confirmed after design review.
FOR ARTISTS, CHARACTER DESIGNERS & BRANDS
Custom vinyl
& resin figures.
PrintAWorld turns your sketch, AI render, or 3D file into a finished figure. Start with one resin prototype, make a run of up to 100, or plan molded-vinyl production from 300 units.
01 / YOUR FIRST PHYSICAL FIGURE
A clear starting point.
A finished resin prototype.
Here’s what that includes.
- Size & quantity
- One figure, approximately 6 inches tall
- Shape & pose
- Simple geometry and one fixed, non-articulated pose
- Paint
- Up to 3 solid colors, with simple color placement
- Design development
- 3D modeling from your concept, plus 1–2 design revisions
- Turnaround
- Typically 3–4 weeks; project timing confirmed in your quote
We closely follow your approved AI render or visual reference, then discuss any changes needed to make the physical figure.
Extra figures, intricate details, accessories, and special finishes are quoted separately. Your quote confirms delivery costs and the full project scope.
02 / WHAT CHANGES THE PRICE
Simple shape.
Strong character.
A small color palette helps, but the sculpt and paint placement matter too. Here’s how to keep your first prototype close to the $450 scope.
A good starting point
Rounded forms, sturdy limbs, a stable stance, and broad areas of solid color.
- One character in a fixed pose
- Simple facial features
- Two or three colors reused across the figure
- No loose accessories
Let’s review the details
More sculpting and finishing time can change the quote, even on a 6-inch figure.
- Intricate hair, fur, or clothing
- Small patterns or precise paint boundaries
- Thin fingers, spikes, or delicate parts
- Props, accessories, or a detailed base
A different project scope
Bigger ambitions are welcome. Send the full idea so we can plan the right approach.
- More than three paint colors
- Gradients, metallics, or specialty finishes
- Larger sculptures or multiple characters
- Small runs or molded-vinyl production
03 / FROM THE STUDIO
Characters with
a life of their own.
Actual client projects from our designer-toy gallery. They show a range of custom work, not examples of the prototype price.
04 / FROM IMAGE TO OBJECT
You bring the character.
We work out the build.
Prototype timing 3–4 weeks1–2 prototype design revisions included
- 01
Share the concept.
Send a sketch, an AI render, reference images, or a 3D file. Tell us the size, colors, quantity, and deadline.
- 02
Confirm the scope.
We review the shape and finish, flag details that need changes, and confirm your price and schedule.
- 03
Review the 3D design.
We model your character from the approved reference. Use the included revisions to refine the proportions and details before production.
- 04
Make it physical.
We produce and paint the resin figure. Then arrange pickup by appointment or shipping within the U.S.
Your render is the starting reference.
AI can draw details that are difficult to build. If a thin part needs thickening, a pose needs support, or paint details need simplifying, we’ll discuss those changes with you.
Still shaping the idea?
Our free character builder gives you four visual styles and a matching AI prompt to simplify your character for a resin figure.
Open the character builder05 / RESIN RUNS & VINYL PRODUCTION
From one figure
to a full production run.
Resin covers one-offs and runs of up to 100 figures. Molded vinyl starts at 300 units and adds a production mold.
SMALL-RUN RESIN
Custom resin figures.
From 1 to 100 units.
A single character for your shelf or a limited edition for your collectors, with the size, details, and finish scoped to your project.
- Quantity
- 1–100 units
- Minimum budget
- $450 total project
- Pricing
- Quoted by size, complexity, paint, finish, and quantity
Start with a prototype to review the character in physical form, or send an existing design for a production quote. The $450 prototype includes modeling; it is not a per-unit rate.
Quote my resin figures
MOLDED VINYL
Custom vinyl figures.
From 300 units.
Custom vinyl figures require a production mold and a minimum order of 300 units. The mold and the figures are separate parts of your quote.
- Minimum order
- 300-unit minimum
- Typical mold fee
- About $1,500. Per character design, plus figure production.
- Figure production
- Quoted separately, based on the design, size, colors, finish, and quantity
The mold fee covers tooling, not 300 finished figures. Each character design needs its own mold. The $450 resin prototype does not include vinyl tooling.
Plan my vinyl runTAKE THE CHARACTER FURTHER
A desk-sized figure.
Or a larger statement.
Have a larger sculpture, display, or brand activation in mind? We can review a scaled-up version as a separate fabrication project.
How much does a custom resin figure prototype cost?
A simple 6-inch resin figure is about $450, including 3D modeling, production, painting in up to 3 solid colors, and 1–2 design revisions. This covers one character in one fixed pose with simple geometry. Intricate details, accessories, larger sizes, extra colors, and specialty finishes need a separate quote. We confirm the final scope, price, and delivery details before work starts.
Will the prototype be resin or vinyl?
The approximately $450 prototype is resin. We also produce resin runs of 1–100 units. Molded vinyl is a separate production process with a 300-unit minimum and a mold fee, typically about $1,500 per character design, plus production. A resin prototype helps establish the design; it does not include a vinyl mold or vinyl production.
Can you make a figure from an AI-generated image?
Yes. Send your chosen AI render, target size, and color notes. We closely follow the approved render when modeling the figure and discuss changes needed for production. An AI image is a visual reference; it is not a printable 3D file. Matching front, side, and back views are helpful, but you can start with a single image.
How long does a prototype take, and can I request changes?
Typical turnaround is 3–4 weeks, with 1–2 design revisions included. Use the design review to refine the shape, proportions, and color placement before production. We confirm the schedule and revision scope in your quote. Tell us your required in-hand date so we can account for the full project and delivery.
How do you count paint colors?
Count every distinct paint color across the whole figure, including eyes, teeth, clothing, and accessories. An orange body, cream face and belly, and black eyes use three colors. Reusing the same cream on multiple areas still counts as one color. Small patterns and difficult paint placement can add complexity even when the palette stays within three colors.
Do I need a 3D model or a finished drawing?
No. Start with a sketch, an AI concept, reference images, or a character description. The prototype package includes 3D modeling. If you already have a 3D file, send it for review; the quote will reflect the preparation and production work your project needs.
Can I order one figure or a small batch?
Yes. We make custom resin figures in quantities from 1 to 100 units, including one-offs and small production runs. Start with a prototype if you need to develop the design, or send your existing design for a production quote. Resin projects require a minimum total budget of $450. Pricing depends on size, complexity, finish, and quantity. The approximately $450 prototype package is not a per-unit price for a batch.
What is the minimum order and mold fee for custom vinyl figures?
Custom vinyl figures require a minimum order of 300 units and a mold fee. Mold fees typically cost about $1,500 per character design. Figure production is additional and is quoted based on your design, size, colors, finish, and quantity. Each different character design needs its own mold quote. We confirm the final mold fee, production cost, and schedule before work starts.
Do you make articulated action figures?
No. Our service focuses on designer toys, character sculptures, and art collectibles in fixed poses. We do not produce articulated action figures with movable joints.
07 / LET’S SEE YOUR CHARACTER
Your idea is ready
for a closer look.
Send your concept and quantity. We’ll help scope a resin prototype, a run of 1–100 resin figures, or vinyl production starting at 300 units.
Plan my figure project Or email contact@prtwd.com
What to send
- Your sketch, AI render, or 3D file
- Target size, colors, and quantity
- Must-keep details and any accessories
- In-hand date and delivery ZIP
NYC studio · U.S. shipping · Pickup by appointmentService details reviewed September 29, 2026