Custom statue prices by size and material
Size and material set most of the price. Rows marked PrintAWorld are our own prices for a painted one-off statue; the others are typical market ranges for comparison.
| Size and material | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 ft, hard-coated foam · PrintAWorld | $1,500–$3,000 | Event props, characters, window pieces |
| 12–24 in, 3d printed, painted or plated · PrintAWorld | $1,500–$3,500 | Detailed figures, product replicas, metal finishes |
| 3–4 ft, fiberglass · PrintAWorld | $4,000–$6,000 | Mascots and animals that live outdoors |
| 5 ft, 3d printed, painted or plated · PrintAWorld | Around $10,000 | Exact product replicas for activations |
| Life-size, about 6 ft, hard-coated foam · PrintAWorld | $4,000–$8,000 | Indoor events, shoots, booths; fastest |
| Life-size, about 6 ft, 3d printed, painted or plated · PrintAWorld | $5,000–$10,000 | Lobbies, booths, windows; 4–6 weeks |
| Life-size, about 6 ft, fiberglass · PrintAWorld | $8,000–$15,000 | Storefront, campus and lobby statues |
| 8–10 ft, hard-coated foam · PrintAWorld | $10,000–$20,000 | Giant indoor centerpieces and sets |
| 8–10 ft, fiberglass · PrintAWorld | $18,000–$35,000 | Roadside and landmark statues |
| 12 ft and taller, fiberglass · PrintAWorld | From $40,000 | Landmarks and giant brand pieces |
| Life-size, cast bronze (market range) | $50,000–$150,000+ | Memorials and civic monuments |
| Life-size, catalog fiberglass statue (market range) | $1,000–$5,000 | Stock animals and figures, not your design |
3D modeling, freight, crane time and installation are quoted on top. Taxes are separate.
Foam, fiberglass, 3D printing or bronze?
Hard-coated foam
Carved foam sealed in a hard coat and painted. The lightest and fastest: 3–4 weeks at life-size. Best indoors and for events; it dents if people climb on it. Foam sculptures and props
Fiberglass
A painted fiberglass shell made from a mold, with a steel frame inside for tall or outdoor pieces. It doesn’t rot or rust and lasts outdoors for many years with paint care. Takes 12–16 weeks up to life-size and 16–20 weeks for 8–10 ft. Copies from the same mold cost less. Fiberglass statues
3D printed
The faster alternative to fiberglass. Printed hollow in sections with no mold, joined, sanded and painted or metal plated: 4–6 weeks at life-size, for about $5,000–$10,000. The most detail and the most exact product shapes, at 6 feet and more. Best indoors or under cover. Large-scale 3D printing
Cast bronze
Cast in a foundry from a sculpted original. The heaviest, most permanent and most expensive option, with lead times of many months. We don’t cast bronze; fiberglass can be painted to look like it.
What changes the price of a custom statue?
- Size. Price climbs faster than height: a 10 ft statue needs far more material than a 5 ft one, plus a steel frame, sections and freight.
- Material. Foam is the least expensive and fastest, fiberglass costs about twice as much and lasts outdoors, and bronze costs several times more again.
- Detail and likeness. A simple mascot shape models quickly. A recognizable likeness of a real person, or fine texture like fur or lettering, takes more modeling and hand finishing.
- Indoor or outdoor. Outdoor statues need UV-resistant paint, a clear coat, a steel frame and anchoring, and sometimes engineered drawings for a permit.
- Copies. A fiberglass mold is made once. Extra copies cost less than the first statue, which helps when every location needs one.
- Delivery and install. Freight crating, crane time and anchoring are quoted on top of the statue. Tell us the site and what the statue stands on.
- Date. Fiberglass takes months because of the mold. A 3D printed statue takes 4–6 weeks and foam 3–4 weeks, so a close date usually means one of those.
How to get an exact price
Send these together and we can quote in one round:
- Artwork, a character sheet, photos or a 3D file
- The height and how many statues
- Indoors or outdoors, and what it will stand on
- The finish you picture: colors, faux bronze, metallic
- The date you need it and the delivery ZIP code
We reply with a recommended build and a written quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Common custom statue cost questions
How much is a life-size statue?
At PrintAWorld, a custom life-size statue (about 6 ft) costs $4,000–$8,000 in hard-coated foam, $5,000–$10,000 3D printed and $8,000–$15,000 in fiberglass, plus 3D modeling from $300. A custom life-size statue in cast bronze typically costs $50,000 or more.
How much does a 10 foot statue cost?
At PrintAWorld, an 8–10 ft custom statue costs $10,000–$20,000 in hard-coated foam for indoor use and $18,000–$35,000 in fiberglass for outdoor use. Freight, crane and anchoring are quoted separately.
How much does a custom fiberglass statue cost?
At PrintAWorld, painted custom fiberglass statues cost $4,000–$6,000 at 3–4 ft, $8,000–$15,000 at life-size and $18,000–$35,000 at 8–10 ft; 12 ft and taller starts at $40,000. Fiberglass statues start from $4,000.
How long does it take to make a custom statue?
At PrintAWorld, a foam statue takes 2–3 weeks at 2–3 ft and 3–4 weeks at life-size; a 3D printed statue 4–6 weeks; a fiberglass statue takes 12–16 weeks up to life-size and 16–20 weeks at 8–10 ft, counted from your approval of the 3D model.
Is fiberglass or bronze better for a statue?
Bronze is the most permanent and the most expensive. Fiberglass is lighter, far less expensive and much faster, lasts outdoors for many years with paint care, and can be painted to look like bronze.
Can I get a statue made from a photo?
Yes. The statue is modeled in 3D from your photos or drawing, and you approve the model from every side, including the face at full size for a person, before anything is built.